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Mount Hood Classic
Edgar Soto Memorial
TransScotland
Mohican 100
Tour of Somerville
Tour de l'Aude
Volta a Catalunya
MTB World Cup XC #2
Volta a Catalunya
Tour de Perth
FDB Insurance Ras
Tour of Japan
Bike Jam/Kelly Cup
Raleigh Criterium
Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt
Lisboa Urban Downtown Downhill
British Cycling Elite Circuit Series #1
Tri-Peaks Challenge
European BMX Championship R5 & 6
Trophee des Grimpeurs
Four Days of Dunkirk
Basso press conference
Australian National BMX Championships
GP Larciano
USA Crits Southeast Series
NMBS Series #3
Open de España - Maxxis Ager
Payson Stampede
East Midlands Intl CiCLE Classic
Tour of the Gila
Giro di Toscana
GP Industria Tour de Vendée Artigianato-Larciano
Tour de Vendée
Tour de Romandie
Rund um den Henninger Turm

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Mt Hood Classic

Stage 6 - June 3: Downtown Hood River Criterium, 1 hour

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• Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) prepares for a tough day of racing.
• The women's field string navigates the downhill.
• The pack sprint would contest third place, as two riders stayed away to the finish.
• Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) warns the field of an attack by Katharine Carroll (Aaron's).
• Katie Mactier (ValueAct Capital) and Katharine Carroll (Aaron's) made a decisive move early in the race.
• Navigators launched a flury of attacks in an attempt to dethrone O'Neill.
• Health Net controlled the front of the field, covering all moves and protecting its race leader.
• Katharine Carroll (Aaron's) beats Katie Mactier (ValueAct Capital) in a track-like two up sprint.
• Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health) marked closely by two Health Net riders.
• Adrien Niyonshuti (Team Rwanda) jumps hard on the pedals out of a corner.
• Darren Lill (Navigators) attempted several attacks throughout the race.
• Darren Lill (Navigators) escapes off the front with another rider in tow.
• Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health) put in a fine performance finishing fifth.
• Nathan O'Neill (Health Net) defends his yellow jersey.
• Stage podium (L-R): Bobby Lea (Toyota-United), Heath Blackgrove (Toyota-United), and Ryder Hesjedal (Health Net).
• Mt. Hood Cycling Classic overall podium (L-R): Phil Zajieck (Navigators), Nathan O’Neill (Health Net), and Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health).

Stage 5 - June 2: Wy'East Road Race, 87 miles

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Images by Kurt Jambretz/www.actionimages.cc

• Stefano Barberi (Toyota/United) looking great in the break wearing his KOM jersey
• Health Net controls the peloton up the rocky terrain
• Health Net riders descending in the peloton
• A small group escaped early and put over three minutes into the field
• Darren Lill (Navigators) and a teammate guide the small break through the feed zone
• The peloton cruises through the foothills in the searing heat
• Ryan Trebon (Kodak/Sierra) was active in the break until a flat ruined his day
• Mt. Hood provides the perfect backdrop for this very scenic stage
• Leigh Goldstein (Symmetrics) climbs toward the finish in the final 3KM
• Felicia Gomez (Aarons Pro cycling) congratulates Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) after a tough stage
• Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) Felicia Gomez and Kristin Sanders (Aarons Pro cycling) your stage winners
• Darren Lill (Navigators) comes home alone for the solo stage win
• Kristin Sanders, Leigh Goldstein, and Felicia Gomez broke away at 40 KM and never looked back
• Kristin Sanders gambles with a last minute attack up the hill with 3KM to the finish
• Leah Goldstein with pain etched on her face, responds to Kristin Sanders' attack
• Felicia Gomez rode confidently all day enroute to the stage win

Images by Ted Turner

• Darren Lill (Navigators) crosses the line with a comfortable gap.
• Men's podium (L-R): Burke Swindlehurst (Toyota-United), Darren Lill (Navigators), and Justin England (Toyota-United).
• Canada's Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) is exhausted after a tough stage...
• ...and takes a few moments to recover.
• Women's podium (L-R): Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics), Felicia Gomez (Aaron's), and Kristin Sanders (Aaron's).

Stage 4 - June 1: Scenic Gorge Time Trial, 18.5 miles

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Images by Kurt Jambretz/www.actionimages.cc

• A solid nine second victory claimed the yellow jersey back from Australia's Nathan O' Neill (Health Net-Maxxis).
• Ryan Trebon (Kodak-Sierra) attempts to cheat the wind with his aero bars.
• Darren Lill (Navigators) picks his line as he enters the tunnel.
• Trevor Conner (Lazyboy) shows the strain of this windy day on his face.
• Chris Lieto (California Giant/Specialized) seems to be having a great time on his way to a fifth place finish.
• Cameron Wurf (Priority Health) looks very efficient on the bike as he climbs towards the finish.
• Chris Baldwin (Toyota/United) searches for the right gear as he attacks the hill.
• Phil Zajicek (Navigators) rode like a machine on his way to a second place performance, just 9 seconds behind Nathan O'Neill.
• Ben Jaque-Maynes (Priority Health) cruises to a third place finish looking calm and very aerodynamic.
• Beverly Harper (Webcor) enjoying her ride on a her way to the second spot on the podium.
• Marni Hambleton (Symmetrics) displays great form and freshly painted nails on course today.
• Felicia Gomez (Aaron’s Pro Cycling) looks determined and very comfortable on her 10th place ride.
• Leah Goldstein (Symmetrics) undaunted by the windy conditions and steep climbs digs deep.
• Katie Mactier (ValueAct Capital Cycling Team) removes her sunglasses as she prepares to enter the short tunnel.

Stage 3 - May 31: Cooper Spur Circuit Race, 87/66 miles

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Images by Kurt Jambretz/www.actionimages.cc

• A breakaway formed early comprising of all the major teams.
• Yellow jersey holder, Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health), on the front chasing the break.
• Priority Health and Health Net did the honours controlling the field.
• Toyota/United had several riders in the early move.
• The break pulled out a good margin on the field.
• The peloton didn't seem to have a sense of urgency in chasing.
• Jeff Louder (Health Net) navigates the twisty descent on the backside of the course.
• Cooper Spur Mountain challenged the peloton with hairpin turns and hair raising descents.
• The yellow jersey of Katie Mactier (ValueAct Capital) was at the front chasing the solo breakaway rider Kristin Sanders (Aaron's Pro Cycling).
• Kristin Sanders (Aaron's Pro Cycling) put in a great effort with a solo breakaway in the mountains.
• Kristin Sanders (Aaron's Pro Cycling) gets caught by the hard charging field on the climb to the finish.
• Katharine Carroll (Aaron's Pro Cycling) comes home alone for the victory.
• There were some words exchanged at the finish between Health Net and Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health).
• Podium (L-R): Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health), Glen Chadwick (Navigators), and Phil Zajicek (Navigators).
• Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health) remains in yellow going into stage four.
• Podium (L-R): Felicia Gomez (Aaron's Pro Cycling), Katharine Carroll (Aaron's Pro Cycling), and Julie Beveridge (Bicisport).

Stage 2 - May 30: Columbia Hills Road Race, 112/84 miles

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Images by Kurt Jambretz/www.actionimages.cc

• The field cruises into the feed zone in the sweltering heat.
• Katie Mactier (ValueAct Capitol) throws her bike forward and pips Flavia Oliveira (Tibco) on the line for the win.
• Justin Rose (Bob's Bicycles), Max Jenkins (California Giant Strawberries-Specialized) and Matthew Johnson (Team 5 Star Fish) initiate an early breakaway gaining up to 13 minutes on the field at one point.
• A rider dangles for miles between the break and the field only to be swallowed up by the hard charging field.
• Health Net controlled the field all day, reeling in the breakaway on the final lap.
• The downhill finish produced a fast fast sprint with all the major teams represented. Ben Jaques-Maynes (left) takes the win.
• Podium (L-R): Phil Zajicek (Navigators) in second, Ben Jaques-Maynes (Priority Health) stage winner, and Jeff Louder (Health Net)
• The women's Pro field rolls through the early miles.
• Health Net ramps it up to pull back the break away.

Stage 1 - May 29: Panorama Point Prologue, 3 miles

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• Nyandwi Uwase (Team Rwanda) is a part of a composite team from Rwanda enjoying the Oregon sunshine.
• Cameron Wurf (Priority Health) turns in an 11th place finish on the day
• Devon Vigus (California Giant/Specialized) was the winner for a day, but the results were corrected sending him back to 65th place
• Devon Vigus (California Giant/Specialized) concentrates didn't have any fancy aero helmet or wheels.
• Ben Jacques-Maynes (Priority Health) looks like a cruise missile on his way to a third place finish
• Ryan Trebon (Kodak/Sierra) out of the saddle and driving hard to the uphill finish
• Ian McKissick (BMC Racing) feeling the strain of an intense effort
• Nathan O’Neil (Team Health Net) cruises his way to a second place finish 12 seconds off the pace
• Carmen McNellis (Aaron’s Pro Cycling) rides hard in the heat toward the finish
• Irene Beyerlein (Colavita/Sutter Home) eyes the finishing hill to Panorama Point
• Jeanie Bihlmaier (Wines of Washington) displays great form during her race against the clock
• Jill McLaughlin (Touchstone Climbing) pain written all over her face from the intense effort
• Rebecca Gross (Velo Bella-Kona) Looks great as she climbs Panorama Point
• Katie Mactier ( Valueact Capitol Cycling) winner of the TT, looks cool and collected enroute to victory
• Katherine Carroll (Aaron’s Pro Cycling Team) passes a Team Tibco rider that started 30 seconds before her on her way to 3rd place on the day
• Suz Weldon (Wines of Washington) stands on the pedals up a minor incline prior to finishing 2nd on the day, missing the win by 4 seconds

Edgar Soto Memorial

Stage 3 - May 27: Music City Criterium, 33.5/15 miles (M/W)

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Images by Edgar Soto Memorial

• Karl Menzies and Caesar Grajales en route to lapping the field in the crit.
• Lapping the field pulled Karl Menzies and Caesar Grajales back on GC.
• The yellow jersey of John Murphy assesses the damage of his attack.
• The peloton was rolling high speed in downtown Nashville on Sunday's Stage 3.
• The peloton was stretched single file.
• Race announcer Marshall Martin interviews stage winner Karl Menzies.

Stage 2 - May 26: Williams County Circuit Race, 66/33 miles (M/W)

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Images by Edgar Soto Memorial

• Trent Wilson (Jittery Joe's) chats with John Murphy (HealthNet) before Stage 2.
• Marshall Martin (Morepartnerincome.com) leads the pro field across the Gosey Hill climb early in the Stage 2 circuit race.
• Cycling legend Kent Bostick still riding in the Pro 1,2 field.
• The peloton rolls in the 66 mile Stage 2 circuit race.
• Chris Harkey (Hincapie/Bianchi) sets the pace as the yellow jersey team Jittery Joe's covers the front to protect Trent Wilson's lead.

Stage 1 - May 25: Leiper's Fork Time Trial, 7 miles

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Images by Edgar Soto Memorial

• John Murphy (HealthNet) was first out of the gate and set the benchmark with a quick 14.23.
• Caesar Grajales (Jittery Joe's) driving the pace in the Stage 1 TT.
• Jittery Joe's Trent Wilson outlasted the field with the day's best time to take yellow on Stage 1.

Mohican 100

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• Winner Chris Eatough (Trek /VW)
• Racer roll away from the start.
• Only a few miles until the first singletrack starts.
• Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) leads Chris Eatough (Trek/VW)
• Chris Eatough (Trek / VW) and Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) hammer at the Mohican 100
• Eatough and Price team time trial on a road section.
• Eatough and Price stand side by side, hammer down.
• Eatough and Price after dropping their competitors.
• Eatough leads Price on a paved section.
• What concentration.
• Are these folks in the race?
• Singlespeed award.
• Overall men's trophy.
• What the top woman won.

Images by John Johnston

• Early 100 mile men's Race Leader, Michael Simonson, in forest singletrack.
• Early 100k Race Leader and local favorite, Steve Twining of Solon Bicycle.
• Michael Simonson, Bell's Beer
• Shawn Adams,(October Lake Effect) fourth place 100 mile finisher.
• Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale) finished seventh in men's 100 mile.
• Fifth place NUE contender Gerry Pflug in the singletrack
• 100k early leader Steve Twining.
• 100k leaders crossing boardwalk about 27 miles into the Forest.
• Shawn Adams (October Lake Effect) finished third place.
• Seventh place Shey Lindner at 26 miles in the Forest.
• Local NUE favorite and currently in the top 10 in the NUE Mens 100 mile, Ross Clark (Solon Bicycle)
• Michael Simonson, Bell's Beer
• NUE Champion Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) leading Chris Eatough (Trek/VW)
• NUE #2 Tinker Juarez (Cannondale) before he dropped out at Aid Station 3.
• Jason Lumis (Bell's Beer) headed up a grassy hill just after the 100 mile split at Aid Station 3.

Tour of Somerville

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Images by Marco Quezada/www.marcoquezada.com, www.nyvelocity.com

• Mara Miller (Advil ChapStick) races the women's race.
• Kathleen Billington (Target Training) rides the outside of the women's pack.
• An Advil ChapStick rider hammers on.
• Sarah Tillotson (Colavita-Sutter Home) leads Kathleen Billington (Target Training)
• US Crit Champion Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci/Breakaway Racing) takes the women's win.
• Joao Correia (Bicycling Magazine) and Rafal Urzedowski (Northeastern Hardware/CJCT) in the strung-out men's field.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita-Sutter Home) hammers on.
• Teeth clenched, this Colavita-Sutter Home rider is all concentration.
• Navigators' riders drive the pack.
• Hilton Clarke (Navigators Insurance Cycling Team) win's the men's pro race.
• The post-race interview is a good time to reflect.

Images by Zui Hanafusa/www.miyashoji.com

• Riders from as far as Poland contested the junior race.
• The junior field represented a good future for American cycling.
• The junior race.
• Lewis Almonte (CRCA) in the break away for a few laps.
• Team FUJI sacrificed all for the team's win by Shane Kline.
• Shane Kline (Team FUJI) totally excited for his team's third win in the Tour of Somerville.
• Local Patrick Gellineau (Squiggle) was very determined in the Cat 3 field.
• Team Advil and Aaron's dictated the race.
• Catherine Powers (Aaron's) powering in front with Katherine Bates (T-Mobile) looking for possible moves.
• Sarah Sauvayre (Comedy Central) kept a smile the whole time.
• Winner of Bear Mountain, Lauren Shirock (BMW) moved up towards the last few laps.
• Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci/Breakaway Racing) raises her arms after winning the 2007 Somerville Womens Pro 1/2 category.
• U23 Gavi Epstein (Sakonnet) with a teammate keeping their position towards the front.
• Jared Bunde (Mengoni) taking care of the early moves as others like Colavita's Gustavo Artacho create a break.
• The Pros roaring through setting up to go into the first turn.
• The Colavita boys move up to keep an eye on any attacks.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita/Sutter Home) keeping the Mengoni team company.
• With two laps to go the Navigators train began to link up.
• Hilton Clarke (Navigators) sees nothing but road as the rest come full thrust into the finish.

Volta a Catalunya

Race 4 - May 27: Elite Men XC,

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Images by Rob Jones/www.canadiancyclist.com

• A good day for France with three riders on the podium.
• Rain made the technical sections treacherous.
• Wet roots and wet rocks...
• ...led to carnage on the down hills.
• Christoph Sauser (Specialized)
• Thomas Frischknecht (Swisspower Mtb Team)
• Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher)
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek-VW)
• Sam Jurekovic.
• Jose Hermida (Multivan Merida) would lose the overall World Cup lead.
• Adam Craig (Giant)
• Seamus McGrath (Rocky Mountain Haywood)
• Canadian national champion Geoff Kabush (Maxxis )
• Descending butt first was popular...
• ...or some preferred face first.
• Roel Paulissen (Cannondale-Vredestein)
• Todd Wells (GT)
• Ouch!
• Good crowds in the technical sections.
• Jean-Christophe Peraud (Orbea)
• Lukas Fluckiger (Athleticum MTB Team)
• Even a light bike collects heavy mud!
• Oh the mechanics have a long night ahead of them!
• Filip Meirhaeghe (Versluys-Landbouwkrediet)
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain Haywood)
• Absalon wins and takes the overall World Cup lead.
• The men's podium (l-r): Jean-Christophe Peraud, Cedric Ravanel, Julien Absalon, Lukas Fluckiger and Kashi Leuchs.

Images by Frank Bodenmuller/PhotoSport International/www.mtbsector.com

• World champion Julien Absalon (Orbea) produced a totally dominant performance today.
• If the world champ needed any more motivation... it was right there in front of him.
• Lukas Flückiger (Athleticum MTB Team) on the way to a podium spot.
• Adam Craig (Giant) came in 42nd at 14'38.
• Julien Absalon (Orbea) takes a thoroughly well deserved victory and with it the World Cup series lead.
• Absalon was untouchable today, winning by nearly three minutes.

Race 3 - May 27: Elite Women XC,

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Images by Rob Jones/www.canadiancyclist.com

• The start of the women's race.
• Marga Fullana (Spiuk-Tau Ceramica)
• Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa (Multivan Merida Biking Team) and Marie-Helene Premont (Rocky Mountain Haywood).
• Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain Haywood)
• Lene Byberg (Specialized) is coming back from a hip injury sustained in a road race crash.
• Katerina Nash (Luna Women's Mtb Team)
• Maja Wloszczowska (Halls Professional Mtb Team)
• Mary McConneloug (USA)
• Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Gary Fisher)
• Catherine Pendrel (Norco)
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon)
• Marie-Helene Premont (Rocky Mountain Haywood)
• Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher)
• Chengyuan Ren (China)
• Tory Thomas (Aus)
• Jenny Copnall (Subaru-Gary Fisher)
• Wendy Simms (Kona Les Gets)
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's Mtb Team)
• Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna Women's Mtb Team)
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon) wins.
• Kalentyeva hoists a victory stein.

Images by Frank Bodenmuller/PhotoSport International/www.mtbsector.com

• World Cup leader Chengyuan Ren (China) warming up on the rollers.
• Chinese rider Chengyuan Ren focused at the start.
• The World champion Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa of Norway.
• The women's race is GO!
• The women's field led by German champion Sabine Spitz.
• Jingjing Wang (China) heads the women's field early on.
• Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa rides towards third place on the day.
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon) was a class apart today.
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon) gets a free bike wash.
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon) in the lead alone.
• World Cup leader Chengyuan Ren (China) drives on through the rain.
• Canadian Marie-Helene Premont (Rocky Mountain Haywood)
• German champion Sabine Spitz (Ghost International Racing)
• Irina Kalentyeva (Topeak-Ergon) takes victory by over a minute.
• Chengyuan Ren (China) approaches the finish.
• Dirty Dahle: World champion Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa affords a smile at the finish.
• Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher)
• The women's podium.
• That'll never be enough beer for five people...

Tour de Perth

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Images by Brett Russell

• Ben King (Cyclemania WA) in the main break of stage 3
• Peter Dawson (SouthAustralia.com) leads the main field
• Josephine Tomic at the KOM on stage 3
• Travis Meyer (Drapac Porsche) feeling the chase
• Eddy Hollands (Glen Parkers) leading Hilton McMurdo (Glen Parkers)
• The sprint for the chasers in full flight
• Peter Dawson at the top of the climb
• Tyson Lawrence (Churchill Cycles) climbing the Zig Zag in the Time Trial
• Travis Meyer (Drapac Porsche) on the way to winning the TT
• Peter "Smokey" Dawson (SouthAustralia.com) pushing hard in the TT
• A Drapac Porsche rider on the tough hilly time trial
• Hilton McMurdo (Glen Parker Cycles) puts in another solid performance.

FDB Insurance Ras

Stage 8 - May 27: Newcastle – Skerries, 174 Kms

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Images by Stephen McMahon

• David McCann (Ireland Subway) launched attack after attack in a bid to win the race overall. Here McCann leads Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) onto the finishing circuit.
• Dermot Nally (Ireland Subway) gave his best in support of David McCann's bid for the overall race win.
• The Thuringer Energy team chased any attacks that threatened Tony Martin's yellow jersey.
• Race leader Martin stayed cool, calm and collected despite some very aggressive racing.
• The interests of second placed rider Paidi O'Brien (centre) were well protected by his Ireland Murphy & Gunn Sean Kelly team-mates Glen Bak (left) and Stephen Gallagher (right).
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) leads compatriot David McCann (Ireland Subway) onto the final lap of the race circuit in Skerries.
• The Australian FRF Couriers NSWIS team led the main field onto the final lap.
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) inside the final 20 metres. The main field are literally breathing down his neck.
• Kenneally rode both the ride of the week and the ride of his life to win his second stage and the Best placed County Rider prize.
• A sweet victory for Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC).
• Kenneally's team-mates and support team were overjoyed with the win.
• As the exhaustion fades, Kenneally begins to savour his victory.
• A smile creeps over his face on the way to the podium.
• Rory Wyley (Tipperary Dan Morrissey) rode consistently to finish 18th overall.
• Third place on Stage 8 went to Glen Bak (Ireland Murphy & Gunn Seam Kelly Team).
• Andrei Mustonen (Kalev Chocolate) finished second on the stage.
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) receives his stage winner's jersey.
• The Netherlands team won the prize for Best International Team.
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) receives the Cuchulainn trophy for Best Overall County rider.
• The U23 classification award went to German rider Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team).
• Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) was awarded the Brendan Carroll trophy for his overall win in the mountains classification.
• The Meath MyHome.ie BDBC team won the Best overall County Team prize: Aiden Crowley, Eugene Moriarty, Brian Kenneally, Scott McDonald, Stephen O'Sullivan and former Rás winner Seamus Kennedy (team manager).
• Triple stage winner Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) took the points classification prize which was presented by former Rás rider and Race Director Dermot Dignam.
• Third place overall went to Peter McDonald (FRF Couriers NSWIS).
• Paidi O'Brien rode brilliantly throughout the race to finish second overall.
• Overall victory in the 2007 FBD Insurance Rás went to German Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy).
• Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy).
• The final podium of awarded riders on the 2007 Rás: Winner of Stage 8 and Best placed County rider Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC), points classification winner Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), mountains classification winner Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands), overall victor Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy), second placed rider on Stage 8 Andrei Mustonen (Kalev Chocolate), second placed rider overall Paidi O'Brien (Murphy & Gunn Sean Kelly Team), third placed rider on Stage 8 Glen Bak (Murphy & Gunn Seam Kelly Team) and third placed rider overall Peter McDonald (FRF Couriers NSWIS).

Stage 7 - May 26: Derry – Newcastle, 165 Kms

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Images by Stephen McMahon

• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) completed his hat trick by taking his third stage win of the race.
• Canadian road race champion Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) dominated the sprint and had ample time to celebrate his third stage win.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) experienced a little turbulence on his final approach to his third stage victory of the 2007 Rás.
• Leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) finished in the main group.
• Former double winner of the race Chris Newton (Britain Stena Line/Recycling) discusses the finale with one of his team mates. ©: Stephen McMahon.
• U23 classification leader Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada).
• Current Irish U23 road race champion Paidi O'Brien (Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team).
• Mart Ojavee (Kalev Chocolate) finished strongly but had to settle for second place on the stage.
• Stage winner Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) discusses the day's racing with David McCann (Ireland Subway Team).
• Junior rider Liam McGreavey turned up to support fellow Banbridge rider Roger Aiken (Armagh Big Picture Developments).
• Stage winner Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) discusses aerodynamics with Aidan Crawley (Meath Myhome.ie BDBC) who was given the Best County Rider award.
• Mart Ojavee (Kalev Chocolate) receives his bouquet for second place on the stage.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) presents Miss FBD Rás with a rose from his winner's bouquet.
• Ronan McLaughlin (Down Mar Properties) was presented with a special award for the best placed Down team rider.
• Aidan Crawley (Meath Myhome.ie BDBC) receives the Best County Rider award.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) was awarded his points leader jersey by former Rás winner Tommy Evans (left) and four month old Thomas Evans.
• Race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team).
• The full podium: Third placed rider Ondrej Pavek (Sparta Praha), second placed rider Mart Ojavee (Kalev Chocolate), stage winner and points leader Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team), best placed county rider Aidan Crawley (Meath Myhome.ie BDBC), leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands), U23 classification leader Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) and best placed County Down team rider Ronan McLaughlin (Down Mar Properies).
• The Weapon of Mass Domination: Triple stage winner Dominique Rollin's Kuota Kredo.

Stage 6 - May 25: Buncrana – Derry, 96 Kms

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Images by Stephen McMahon

• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) took his second stage win of the race.
• Rollin approached the brutally steep final 200 metres with a slender lead and managed to hold off a fast finishing Marcel Barth (Germany Thuringer Energy Team)
• Rollin celebrates a fine victory.
• Another strong finish from Mark Cassidy (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team).
• Mountains leader Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) pushed hard to the line.
• Stephen Gallagher (Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) rode strongly in the escape group to finish fifth.
• An excellent seventh place for Isaac Spears (Dublin Murphy & Gunn Newlyn Group) was enough to give see him awarded the Best County Rider award on Stage 6.
• Ondrej Pavek (Sparta Praha) finished ninth.
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) was glad to see the finish line after an exceptionally fast Stage 6.
• Simon Jensen (Vision Bikes) and Paul Wright (North England West Pennine).
• German rider Rene Birkenfeld (Stevens-Von-Hacht) shows his relief.
• Padraig Marrey (Dublin Murphy & Gunn Newlyn Group) and Donegal man Ronan McLaughlin (Down Mar Properties) finishing in the main group.
• Brendan Brooks (FRF Couriers NSWIS) was another rider pleased to see the finish line.
• Jason Hegert and Chris Jory (FRF Couriers NSWIS).
• Race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team) seemed pleased with his performance.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) took his second stage victory of the event.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) is congratulated by one of his teammates.
• A fair and noble victory: Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) is congratulated on his win by Stephen Gallagher (Ireland Murphy & Gunn Sean Kelly Team).
• Colm Bracken and Conor Murphy (Dublin Usher Insulations) trying to cool down in the shade after a furious ride from Buncrana to Derry City.
• Stephen Gallagher (Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) was happy with his fifth place on Stage 6.
• Mark Cassidy (Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) chats with stage winner and current Canadian Road Race Champion Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada).
• Cassidy has good reason to smile after another strong performance.
• Marcel Barth (Thuringer Energy Team) took second place on Stage 6.
• Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) maintained his lead in the mountains classification.
• American Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) was happy to have maintained his lead in the U23 rider classification.
• Isaac Spears (Dublin Murphy & Gunn Newlyn Group) rode very strongly in the difficult finale and was awarded the Best County Rider prize.
• A second stage win and a another green jersey: an excellent day in the saddle for French Canadian Dominique Rollin.
• Race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team) receives his yellow jersey.
• The full podium: Best placed County Rider Isaac Spears (Dublin Murphy & Gunn Newlyn Group), third place on the stage Mark Cassidy (Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team), U23 classification leader Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), double stage winner and points leader Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team), second place on the stage Marcel Barth (Thuringer Energy Team) and leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands).
• The major players: U23 classification leader Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), double stage winner and points leader Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team), second place on the stage Marcel Barth (Thuringer Energy Team) and leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands).

Stage 5 - May 24: Dungloe – Buncrana, 131 Kms

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• A view of a section of the decisive climb 'Mamore Gap' on Stage 5 of the FBD Insurance Rás.
• Nico Graf (Thuringer Energy Team) begins celebrating his victory.
• Nico Graf (Thuringer Energy Team) celebrates his sprint victory ahead of Paidi O'Brien (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team)
• Current Irish U23 Road Race Champion Paidi O'Brien (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) rode brilliantly on to take his third podium finish in five days.
• Leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands)
• Former double winner of the Rás Chris Newton (Britain Stena Line/Recycling) used his strength and experience to finish 4th
• David McCann (Ireland Subway Team) rode strongly to finish 6th ahead of Donegal man Stephen Gallagher (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team)
• Belgian rider Glenn Bak (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) finished 8th.
• Current Canadian Road Race Champion and winner of Stage 3 Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada)
• Winner of Stage 2 Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) and Rory Wyley (Tipperary Dan Morrissey Team)
• Leader of the U23 classification Yvo Kusters (Netherlands) pushed hard until the line
• Mark Walters, Ben Raby (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) and Johannes Sickmuller (Stevens-Von-Hocht) finishing Stage 5
• Cork native Paidi O'Brien finished second on the difficult and demanding stage
• Nico Graf (Thuringer Energy Team) is congratulated by one of his team mates after winning Stage 5.
• Kerryman Eugene Moriarty (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC Team) survived the wind, rain and demanding course.
• Australian riders Chris Jory and Brendan Brooks (FRF Couriers NSWIS) lead a group of twelve riders across the finish line.
• Irish rider Dermot Nally (Ireland Subway Team) after the finish.
• Irish rider Martin Irvine (Ireland Subway Team) on his way to the team hotel.
• Former Irish National Champion Ray Clarke (Tipperary Dan Morrissey Team) takes a moment to reflect on the day's racing.
• Leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) is feeling the effects of his considerable efforts.
• Local rider Ronan McLaughlin (Down Mar Properties) did his hometown proud by finishing the hardest stage of the race so far.
• Three second placings on stage finishes and in second place on the general classification; Paidi O'Brien (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team) has good reason to smile.
• Nico Graf (Thuringer Energy Team) was very satisfied with his victory.
• American Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) was disappointed to relinquish his yellow jersey but did maintained his lead in the U23 rider classification.
• Roger Aiken (Armagh Big Picture Development Team) took the county rider prize.
• Canadian Road Race Champion Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) rode strongly to maintain his lead in the points classification.
• Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team) finished fifth on the stage and took the overall race lead.
• The full podium of awarded riders: Points leader Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), U23 classification leader Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada), race leader Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team), stage winner Nico Graf (Thuringer Energy Team), best placed county rider Roger Aiken (Armagh Big Picture Development Team), third on the stage and leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) and second on the stage and second overall on the general classification Paidi O'Brien (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Team).
• Tony Martin (Thuringer Energy Team) in his yellow jersey.
• Cyclingnews reporter Shane Stokes grabs a quick word from leader of the mountains classification Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands).

Stage 4 - May 23: Sligo – Dungloe, 138 Kms

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• Estonian rider Mart Ojavee (Estonia Kalev Chocolate Team) battles it out with Tomas Hruby (Czech Republic Sparta Praha Team) and points leader Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) for victory.
• Mart Ojavee (Estonia Kalev Chocolate Team) celebrates his victory on Stage 4 of the FBD Insurance Rás.
• Points leader and winner of Stage 3 Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) ran out of road and had to settle for second place.
• Current Irish Road Race Champion David McCann (Ireland Subway Team) finished in the main field.
• Czech rider Tomas Hruby (Czech Republic Sparta Praha Team) enjoys the atmosphere on his way to the presentation podium on Stage 4 of the FBD Insurance Rás. Hruby finished third after a punishing uphill sprint.
• Mart Ovajee (Estonia Kalev Chocolate Team) is presented with the stage winner's jersey after his win on Stage 4.
• Kerryman Eugene Moriarty (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC Team) was awarded the best placed county rider award. This was the 11th time that Moriarty won the county rider prize.
• Yvo Kusters (Netherlands) receives the white jersey for best placed U23 rider.
• Dutchman Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands) receives the pink jersey of leader in the moutains classification.
• American Jesse Anthony (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) retained his overall lead after finishing in the main bunch. Anthony leads the race by two seconds from Irishman Brian Kinneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC Team).
• The full podium of awarded riders after Stage 4 of the FBD Insurance Rás. How many of these faces will we see tomorrow after the challanging ascent of Mamore Gap?
• Current Canadian champion Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) was a little disappointed with his second place but satisfied with maintaining his lead in the points classification. He commented after the stage that 'an extra five metres and it would have been a different result'.

Stage 3 - May 22: Loughrea – Sligo, 171 Kms

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• Current Canandian road race champion Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) takes a convincing victory in Sligo on Stage 3.
• Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) leads the group sprint.
• Graham Briggs (Britain Stenna Line/Recycling Team) leads home Glenn Bak (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Cycling Team).
• Canandian Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) was delighted with taking his team's first victory in Europe.
• Winner of Stage 2 Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC Team) after a tough Stage 3 from Loughrea to Sligo.
• Stephen Gallagher (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Cycling Team) makes his way to the team hotel after a tough stage.
• Dermot Nally and Mark Scanlon (Ireland Subway Team) finish in the main field. The stage finished in Sligo, Scanlon's home county.
• Stage 3 winner Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) discusses the sprint finish with third placed rider Paul Griffin (Ireland Subway Team), Brian Ahern (Dublin DTC Orwell Wheelers) and second placed rider Paidi O'Brien (Ireland Murphy & Gunn/Sean Kelly Cycling Team).
• Dublin DTC Orwell Wheelers rider Brian Ahern receives the award for best placed county rider on the General Classification.
• Dominique Rollin (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada Team) receives the points leader's green jersey.
• US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada rider Jesse Anthony receives the yellow jersey after taking the lead. He leads the race by 2 seconds from Stage 2 winner Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC Team).
• The prize winners and jersey holders make up the podium.

Stage 2 - May 21: Templemore – Loughrea, 147 Kms

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• Brian Kenneally begins celebrating his victory on Stage 2
• Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) was overjoyed with his solo victory on Stage 2
• Kenneally receives his Stage 2 Winner's jersey in Loughrea, County Galway.
• Kenneally punches the air after winning Stage 2
• Brian Kenneally crosses the finish line on Stage 2
• Chris Newton (Stena Line/Recycling) broke clear from the main field to finish 14th on Stage 2
• Murphy & Gunn Newlyn Group rider Derek Burke brings home a large group of the main field on Stage 2
• Stage winner Brian Kenneally (Meath MyHome.ie BDBC) race leader Ricardo Van der Velde (Netherlands National Team) and leader of the Mountains Classification Jesse Anthony (US Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) make up the podium on Stage 2
• The full podium of awarded riders on Stage 2
• Ryan Roth (USA Kelly Benefit Strategies) receives his podium bouquet for 3rd place on Stage 2
• Tony Martin riding with the Germany Thuringer Energy Team, pips Ryan Roth (USA Kelly Benefit Strategies) for second on Stage 2

Tour of Japan

Stage 7 - May 27: Hibiya City - Ohi Wharf, 148.9 km

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• Italy's Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo dominates the 11th Tour of Japan.
• Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) celebrates with his teammates.
• Dutch rider Thijs Zonneveld is the only survivor for Discovery Channel-Marco Polo Team at the finish line.
• Supporters come in all shapes and sizes, here is some of Pearlizumi-Sumita Ravanello's fans.
• Valentin Iglinskiy was a favourite for the final stage of the 11th Tour of Japan.
• The jersey holders for the 11th Tour of Japan line in front of the peloton at the start.
• The peloton starts in Hibiya, in the central of Tokyo.
• Two Australian and 10 Japanese riders make a break.
• Acqua e Sapone control the peloton.
• Australian Sean Finning (South Australia.com-AIS) joins the break.
• Alexandr Dyachenko (Kazakhstan National Team), in the red mountains jersey, leads the peloton.
• Australian Miles Olman (South Australia.com-AIS) leads the break with Koji Fukushima (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada).
• Yukiya Arashiro (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada) wins the final stage in Tokyo.
• Alexandr Dyachenko (Kazakhstan National Team) wins the red mountains jersey.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team) wins the blue points jersey.
• Adding to its tally, the Kazakhstan National Team also won the team classification.
• Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) is waiting for the presentation with his brother Andrea.
• Masciarelli takes the final green leader's jersey.
• The final jerseys: Alexandr Dyachenko, Valentin Iglinskiy and Francesco Masciarelli.

Stage 6 - May 26: Shuzenji Stadium - Japan Cycle Sports Center, 128.5 km

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• Italian squad Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo pose together at the start.
• A special bike for the mountains for Alessandro Donati (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo).
• Donati checks out a traditional Japanese drum.
• The SouthAustralia.com/AIS boys get set for Stage 6.
• Race leader Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) in green lines up next to Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team).
• Many spectators await the start outside Shuzenji station.
• The peloton starts in front of the Shuzenji station.
• The eight-man break climbs during the first circuit.
• Aurelien Passeron (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) leads the peloton up the climb.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team) is the points leader.
• Masciarelli and Iglinskiy climb together.
• Alessandro Donati (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) attacks with Yukiya Arashiro (Nippo Corporation) on his wheel.
• Chris Froome (Team Konica Minolta) chases on the hill with two Kazakh riders.
• Chris Froome wins the sixth stage in Izu.
• Stage winner Chris Froome smiles to the TV camera.
• The podium on Stage 6 at the Tour of Japan.
• Plenty of prizes for stage winner Chris Froome.
• Alexandr Dyachenko (Kazakhstan National Team) gets the red mountains jersey while Valentin Iglinskiy keeps his blue points jersey.
• Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sappone-Caffe Mokambo) retained the race lead but was more concerned about his brother who was hospitalised after a crash during today's stage.

Stage 3 - May 22: Mino City - Mino Washi Paper Museum, 164.7 km

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• A lot of spectator gathered for the new stage in Mino.
• No hamburgers or no sausages for a Japanese race, but you can taste local product, like broiled Ayu (fish).
• The Kazakhstan National team controls the peloton.
• Valentin Iglnskiy (Kazakhstan National team) couldn't hold on to his green leader jersey.
• Kindergarten kids wait at the final sprint, waving flags.
• Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) takes the stage victory.
• Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) celebrates with his brother Andrea after the finish.
• Japanese rider Yoshiyuki Abe (Skil-Shimano) responds to the cheering fans.
• Stage winner Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo).
• Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada) goes to Hospital after the finish with a suspected broken reak collarbone.
• Andrea Masciarelli (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) takes pictures for his brother Francesco.
• Japanese rider Shinri Suzuki (Team Miyata) gets the red mountain jersey.
• Valentin Iglnskiy (Kazakhstan National team) keeps his blue points jersey.
• Aurelien Passeron (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) becomes the new leader of Tour of Japan.
• Stage winner Francesco Masciarelli (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) gets a special gift on the podium.

Stage 2 - May 21: Todaiji Temple - Yamazoe-mura Nunome, 146.2 km

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• Smile for the camera! Acqua e Spone riders visit the Todaiji Temple before the start.
• Overnight leader Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada) waits for the start in front of Todaiji Temple.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (left) and Alexandr Dymovskikh sitting in front of Todaiji Temple.
• The second stage of the Tour of Japan starts at Todaiji Temple, a very old building in Nara.
• Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada) and Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National team).
• Andrea Rossi (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) gives a water bottle to a Japanese boy.
• The peloton rides in the Nara country side.
• Shinichi Fukushima (Nippo-Meitan Hompo-Asada) leads a break of 12 riders.
• Taiji Nishitani (Aisan Racing Team) leads the break.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team) stayed in the peloton during Stage 2.
• Australian Cameron Meyer (South Australia.com-AIS) tries to chase the break with Japanese rider Tomoya Kano (Skil-Shimano).
• Riders need a lot of water bottles on the hot day.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National team) beats Aurelien Passeron (Acqua e Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) at the finish line.
• 'I really won the stage...?' Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National team) just after the finish.
• The stage winner Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team).
• Hong Kong Kam Po Wong (Hong Kong) receives the red mountain jersey from the priest of Todaiji Temple.
• New race leader Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National team).

Stage 1 - May 20: Sakai City Senboku Circuit Course, 140.8 km

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• A local unicycle club holds a parade before the start.
• South Australia.com assembles for photographers before the start.
• German Rene Schild (Team Sparkasse) is asked for an autograph by a Japanese fan.
• Japan's Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) is one of the favourites today.
• Valentin Iglinskiy (Kazakhstan National Team), young brother of Maxim (Astana), checks out his competitors before the start.
• Where is my mechanic? Christian Lademann (Team Sparkasse) pumps up a tyre before the start.
• Arexandr Dyachenko (Kazakhstan National Team), one of general classification favourites, starts the race.
• A lot of spectators wait for the start in Osaka.
• Skil-Shimano's hand-made flags on the course, as Osaka is Shimano's home town.
• The peloton rush through Osaka, the biggest city in West Japan.
• The peloton always runs closely on the first stage.
• French sprinter Aurelien Passeron (Acqua e Sapone) waits in the peloton for the sprint.
• Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) can't wait until the final sprint and tries to break from the peloton.
• Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) won the first stage with his teammate Yukiya Arashiro in second.
• Can't stop laughing: Miyazawa is celebrated by many Japanese fans.
• Japan's Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) takes the green leader's jersey.
• Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) also gets teh blue points jersey.
• Finally he gets a success - Takashi Miyazawa is deeply moved on the podium.
• Stage winner Takashi Miyazawa (Nippo-Meitan Hompo) with teammate Yukiya Arashiro at the press conference.

Bike Jam/Kelly Cup

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• Hilton Clarke of Navigators Insurance Cycling team wins Baltimore Bike Jam/ Kelly Cup Pro Men's bike race 18 seconds in front of his team mate Viktor Rapinski and 24 seconds in front of the leading group in Patterson Park, Baltimore MD. May 26, 2007.

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• Hilton Clarke (Navigators Insurance Cycling team)
• Women's Podium l-r; Kate Bates (T-Mobile), Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine), Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci Breakaway Racing)
• Men's Podium l-r; Emile Abraham (Priority Health), Hilton Clarke (Navigators), Viktor Rapinski (Navigators).

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• Andrea Dvorak (Colavita/Sutter Home) Carefully pilots her way through the first sweeping right-hander of the fast Patterson Park course
• An Aaron’s Pro Cycling Team rider leads the field on the descent early on in the race
• Mara Miller (Advil/Chapstick) rolls through on the backside of the course
• Jenny Trew (Vitesse) attempts a move on the downhill while a Target Training rider, and Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine) keep a close eye on her
• Katherine Bates (T-Mobile) pulls through in an early break away with Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine) and two other riders
• Laura Bowles (Advil/Chapstick) tows an Aaron’s Pro Cycling Team rider through the start/finish
• Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine) grimaces in pain as she attacks off the front in an attempt to get away midway through the race
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) celebrates her victory as she holds off Theresa Cliff-Ryan (not pictured) and Katherine Bates (T-Mobile) in a close sprint finish
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) explains her teams tactics to reporters
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) hoists her trophy high with Katherine Bates (T-Mobile) (left) in third, and Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci/Breakaway Racing) (right) rounding out the podium in second
• Jonny Sundt (Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medivast) leads the field through the first turn early in the race.
• Three escapees from the peloton would eventually have company, but it would not last.
• Three more go on the downhill. Team Navigators riders were everywhere today.
• The break swelled to good numbers throughout the day, with all major teams represented.
• Priority Health and Battley Harley-Davidson riders take yet another Navigators rider off the front.
• The group strings out single file down the hill as the break gains precious time.
• Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid) speeds through the roundabout.
• An Abercrombie & Fitch rider leads the chase through the roundabout.
• Kristian House (Navigators) leads teammate Victor Rapinski around the last turn towards the finish.
• Team Colavita/Sutter Home did a great job chasing today, but it was not to be.
• In pursuit of his teammates, a Navigators rider heads off the front of the chase group.
• Matt White (FiordiFrutta) storms through the finish on the bell lap.
• Hilton Clarke (Navigators) turns in an amazing performance, lapping the field.
• The bunch sprint for the line.
• A rider navigates the sharp left hand turn onto the back stretch.
• Podium (L-R): Emile Abraham (Priority Health), Hilton Clarke (Navigators), and Victor Rapinski (Navigators).
• Hilton Clarke (Navigators) rolls in 18 seconds ahead of the bunch.

Raleigh Criterium

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• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) wins the Raleigh Crit
• John DeLong (Alliance Environmental) leads the break ahead of Frank Travieso
• Frank Travieso (AEG-Toshiba) wins the 3rd Raleigh Criterium
• The men's podium Tim Henry, Frank Travieso and Rich Harper
• Travieso flanked by his teammate
• The women's podium Kelly Benjamin and Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) and Nicky Wangsgard (Vitesse)
• Travieso cleans up for the podium ceremony
• Laura Van Gilder has two guns
• Jenny Trew (Vitesse) put the hurt on the field early in the race
• Catherine Powers (Aaron's) leads the field heading into the final laps
• Leigh Valetti (Targetraining) rides alongside Marianne Holt (Outdoorlights.com)
• Targetraining leads the pack in the women's race

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• Brenda Lyons (Team Lipton) and Rachel Heal (Webcor) compare their guns
• Jenny Trew (Vitesse) leads the pack
• Mandy Lozano (Targetraining) sits in ahead of Catherine Powers
• The first five laps were murderous thanks to the efforts of Kelly Benjamin
• Kelly Benjamin strings out the bunch
• Kim Sawyer (BMW-Bianchi) and Rachel Heal (Webcor)
• Van Gilder sits in ahead of Rachel Heal (Webcor)
• A split in the field had all the teams but too many sprinters to work
• Catherine Powers (Aaron's) rode strong all race
• Van Gilder leads Rebecca Larsen (Aaron's) into turn four
• The final sprint and Van Gilder takes it!
• Van Gilder wins
• A hug for Laura Van Gilder from Sara Bamberger
• The women wait to start in view of the Capitol
• The women roll of the line
• Mandy Lozano (Targetraining) in the pack at turn three
• Kelly Benjamin leads Laura Van Gilder through the last turn
• Shontelle Gauthier (Ultralink) took 7th
• The women's podium Kelly Benjamin and Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) and Nicky Wangsgard (Vitesse)
• The men line up
• The men await the start
• Bobby Lea (Toyota-United) animated the race, but missed the right move
• Rich Harper takes turn four at speed
• Terry Hess (Raleigh All-Stars) and 'the old man' David Le Duc made up a second break that nearly lapped but then was later caught
• The teams represented in the break fight for wheels at the front
• AEG keeps the pace high followed by Jittery Joe's protecting the riders up a lap on the field
• Travieso wins by lengths
• Second in 2006, Travieso wins
• Tim Henry (Jittery Joe's), Frank Travieso (AEG-Toshiba) and Rich Harper (Abercrombie & Fitch) on the podium
• The men's podium Tim Henry, Frank Travieso and Rich Harper

Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt

Stage 5 - May 20: Bad Neuenahr - Ahrweiler - Koblenz, 169.8km

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• The crowds at the Nürburgring weren't as big as usual but the tarmac was the smoothest on the whole tour.
• Team LPR keeps on top of T-Mobile, looking for any chances that may arise to take back the leader's jersey.
• Rider's trace the steps of another great German sportsman, Michael Schumacher, who won at the Nürburgring four times.
• The peloton passes through a scenic region of Germany.
• The front half of the bunch stayed together all day, with T-Mobile setting the pace.
• Race leader Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile Team) heads the peloton over the Nürburgring.
• T-Mobile controlled the stage, protecting its race leader Gerald Ciolek to the finish.
• The peloton makes its way over the final, 169.8 kilometre long, stage.
• Riders roll over the smooth tarmac of the Nürburgring.
• 'BMW fun to ride': well, the riders certainly agree.

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• Andreas Dietziker (Team L.P.R.) takes victory on the final stage.

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• The Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt peloton on the Nürburgring.
• A very colourful list of participants.
• The peloton passes the start/finish line on the Nürburgring.
• The finish in Koblenz,
• The final stage win goes to Andreas Dietziker (LPR).
• Dietziker is a happy stage winner.
• Andreas Dietziker (LPR).
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile) in the blue jersey for the best young rider.
• Lars Wackernagel (Team Sparkasse), winner of the mountain jersey.
• Ciolek wins the sprint jersey too...
• ... and celebrates his first victory of a stage race.
• Kisses for the winner.
• Overall podium (L-R): Luca Celli (Team L.P.R.), Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile), and Johan Coenen (Chocolade Jacques-Topsport Vlaanderen).

Stage 4 - May 19: Mainz - Bad Marienburg, 188.8km

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• Team L.P.R. controls the bunch in order to ensure its man stays in the lead on GC.
• Jörg Ludewig(Team Wiesenhof Felt) won the second sprint on Stage 4.
• Björn Glasner (Team Regiostrom - Senges) takes a comfortable victory over his nearest rival Paul Martens (Skil-Shimano).
• Greman Björn Glasner (Team Regiostrom - Senges) is congratulated after winning Stage 4.
• German Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile Team) is more than a U25 contender, he holds second overall just one second behind leader Celli.
• Italian Luca Celli (Team L.P.R.) continues to lead with a narrow one second margin.
• The peloton takes in its surroundings on the scenic 188.8 kilometre stage.

Stage 3 - May 18: Worms - Mainz, 164.7km

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• German countryside.
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile) rides in the escape.
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance) fights to keep his lead.
• Torsten Schmidt (Wiesenhof-Felt) in stage 3.
• Lars Wackernagel (Team Sparkasse) now leads the points and mountains competitions.
• Riders struggle up the climb.
• Den Bakker and Celli climb.
• Corey Sweet (Register - Senges) rides with escape.
• Luca Celli (Team LPR) takes the win.
• Luca Celli (Team LPR) celebrates winning stage 3.

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• Luca Celli (Team LPR) in the leader's jersey.
• Luca Celli (Team LPR) takes the win.

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• Jörg Ludewig (Wiesenhof-Felt)
• Corey Sweet (Regiostrom-Senges)
• Björn Glasner (Regiostrom-Senges)
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile)
• Servais Knaven (T-Mobile)
• Jörg Ludewig (Wiesenhof-Felt)
• Roger Hammond (T-Mobile)
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile)
• A happy winner in Mainz Luca Celli (LPR)
• Luca Celli (LPR)
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile)
• Luca Celli (LPR)
• Luca Celli (LPR) is the new Leader of the Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt.

Stage 2 - May 17: Landau - Worms, 145.5km

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• The peloton rolls across the 145.5 kilometre stage.
• German Steffen Radochla (Team Wiesenhof Felt) sprints to victory.
• Marco Marcato (Team L.P.R.) leads the chase bunch.
• The race leader rolls along with the peloton.
• German Jörg Ludewig (Team Wiesenhof Felt) won the second KOM.
• Torsten Schmidt (Team Wiesenhof Felt) lost the KOM jersey to Lars Wackernagel (Team Sparkasse).
• A rider in the chase group checks the gap to the peloton.
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance) rides in the yellow jersey on the second stage.
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance) continues to wear the yellow jersey.
• Steffen Radochla (Team Wiesenhof Felt) on the podium.

Stage 1 - May 16: Koblenz - Kaiserslautern, 176.9km

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• The peloton enjoys some dry roads after a rainy start
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators) gets the team a big win
• Lagutin gets the leaders' jersey, too.

Lisboa Urban Downtown Downhill

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• Men's podium (L-R): Nathan Rennie (Santa Cruz Syndicate), Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate), and Filip Polc (Gravity Group).
• Women's podium (L-R): Tracey Hannah, Sabrina Jonnier (Iron Horse/Monster Energy), and Helen Gaskell.

British Cycling Elite Circuit Series #1

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• Gritty performance - Gordon McCauley at the start
• Simon Gaywood was looking relaxed
• Dean Downing is always smiling
• Tony Gibb always sees the funny side
• Tony Gibb attacks the bunch early in the race
• Dean Downing stays vigilant early on
• Gordon McCauley has missed out on a big win so far this year
• It's tough at the back
• Darren Barclay leads the field
• Downing leads Gaywood through the chicane
• Warrick Spence attacks
• Rob Hayles and Simon Gaywood round the back of the circuit
• Dean Downing leads the break
• Warrick Spence opens up a gap with his fast cornering.
• Warrick Spence leads Simon Gaywood
• Gordon McCauley wins the sprint prime
• Matt Holmes through the chicane
• McCauley on the front
• Speeding through the chicane
• Malcolm Elliott leads the chase
• Gordon McCauley
• Sigma Sport working hard
• Simon Gaywood wins
• Gaywood and his girlfriend
• The podium (l-r): Tom Barras, Simon Gaywood and Dean Downing

Tri-Peaks Challenge

Stage 5 - May 20: Road race, 75/55 miles (M/W)

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• Amber Rais (Webcor) took the overall pro women victory.
• The pro men's peloton in formation on Stage 5.
• A HealthNet rider hangs off the front of the peloton.
• Andrew Bajadali (Jelly Belly) on his way to victory.

Stage 4 - May 19: Time Trial,

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• Amber Rais (Webcor) turns in a respectable performance in the TT on her way to the overall victory.
• Chris Baldwin (Toyota/United) ramps up the speed in the first 500 metres of the time trial.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota/United) Recovers nicely from winning the morning stage to turn in a respectable performance in the time trial.
• Sean Sullivan (Toyota/United) turns perfect circles as he follows the yellow line to the finish.
• A Toyota/United rider shows perfect concentration and an efficient aerodynamic position.
• Local favourite Bryce Jones (Jelly Belly) looks determined in the early part of his ride.
• Kyle Gritters (Health Net) on his way to a 13th place finish for the stage.
• The intense effort begins to show on this Cheerwine rider's face.
• Alex Wrubleski (Colavita-Sutter Home) looked great on her way to a fifth place finish.
• A Jelly Belly rider attacks the time trial course.

Stage 3 - May 19: Criterium, 1.2 mile

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• Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) takes victory in the Pro Men's criterium.

European BMX Championships R5 & 6

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• Magalie Pottier from France is the new points leader in junior women.
• England Shanaze Reade is without a doubt the fastest elite women at the event.
• Elite women World Champion Willy Kanis from the Netherlands.
• Mountainbike star Anne Caroline Chausson from France is back on her BMX bike after 13 years, and doing very well.
• Swiss junior men points leader Yvan Lapraz failed to make it to the main event in both rounds.
• Elite men points leader Thomas Allier from France was not having a good weekend.
• Dutch elite rider Ivo Putten won round 5.
• Czech Republic elite rider Michal Prokop won round 6.
• Swiss junior men points leader Yvan Lapraz: super fast, super stylish.
• Chinese rider Guang Yang was in Switzerland along with some other Chinese riders.
• Shanaze Reade from Great Britain.
• French pair Moana Moo Caille and Thomas Allier.
• The elite women's round six race.
• The elite men's round six race.

Trophee des Grimpeurs

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• A big race for Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) who attacked a lot today.
• Giovanni Bernaudeau (Bouygues Telecom) and Rémy Di Grégorio (Française des Jeux) break away together.
• It's to hard today!
• Philippe Gilbert (Française des Jeux) and Mathieu Sprick (Bouygues Telecom) leading the race.
• The break of six riders is led by Anthony Charteau (Crédit-Agricole) and Arnaud Lesvenan (Roubaix-Lille Métropole).
• The break with Charteau, Maxime Mederel, Lesvenan, Ludovic Turpin, Anthony Geslin and Sylvain Chavanel.
• Maxime Mederel leads the bunch.
• Rémi Di Grégorio (Française des Jeux).
• Only one lap to go for Sylvain Chavanel (Confidis) at the front of the race.
• Eventual winner Anthony Geslin pursuit Sylvain Chavanel.
• Anthony Geslin wins the Trophée des Grimpeurs.
• It's the first victory this year for Anthony Geslin.
• Podium (L-R): Maxime Mederel (Auber 93), Anthony Geslin (Bouygues), and Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis).

Four Days of Dunkirk

Stage 6 - May 13: Steenvoorde - Dunkerque, 173 km

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• Mark Cavendish (T-Mobile) wins the final stage of the Four days of Dunkirk
• Mathieu Ladagnous took over the pink jersey from Dominique Cornu, who was penalized for irregular sprinting

Stage 5 - May 12: La Bassée – Cassel, 175.7 km

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• Mathieu Ladagnous (Française des Jeux) wins a tough stage five.
• Ladagnous moved up to second overall, less than one second behind race leader Dominique Cornu.
• Dominique Cornu (Predictor - Lotto) is the new leader of the 4 Jours de Dunkerque with one stage remaining.

Stage 4 - May 11: Arras – Arras, 199 km

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• Gert Steegmans (Quickstep) wins stage four of the Four days of Dunkirk
• Steegmans on the podium after winning the stage from a breakaway
• William Bonnet (Credit Agricole) picks up another pink leader's jersey
• Bonnet salutes after receiving his leader's jersey

Stage 3 - May 10: Saint-Amand les Eaux - Caudry, 184.9 km

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• Mark Cavendish (T-Mobile) takes his second victory of 2007.
• Probably not the last time we'll see Mark Cavendish on the stage winner's podium.
• David Boucher (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) kept the overall leader's pink jersey.
• Boucher has three more stages to defend his narrow lead.

Stage 2 - May 9: Dunkerque – Saint-Amand les Eaux, 190.8 km

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• Polish rider Piotr Zielinski (Bretagne Armor Lux) celebrates as he crosses the line to win stage 2.
• Zielinski just held off the chasing peloton with fellow escapee David Boucher who took the overall lead.
• Stage winner Piotr Zielinski also leads the mountains classification.

Stage 1 - May 8: Dunkerque, 9 km

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• Bradley Wiggins (Cofidis) on his stage-winning ride in the opening time trial of the Four days of Dunkirk
• Pursuit world champion Brad Wiggins shows off his prizes
• Bradley Wiggins in pink as overall classification leader after stage one of the 4 Days of Dunkirk

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• Scott Davis (T-Mobile) powers into the start of the time trial circuit.
• Ed Clancy (Landbouwkrediet) was a late addition to the team but finished within one minute of the flying Wiggins
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) battles a vicious side wind that toppled the barriers near the start.
• Erik Zabel (Milram) was a favourite of the crowd but off the pace.
• Bradley Wiggins (Cofidis) sets out to test his form against the clock.
• William Bonnet (Credit Agricole) heads for second place; 12 sec behind Wiggins.
• Jean-Patrick Nazon (AG2R) started late on the field but could not get on terms with the fast men.
• Bradley Wiggins (Cofidis) heads back to the podium to collect his leader's jersey.

Basso press conference

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• Ivan Basso refused to name names
• Basso looks placid while answering to serious charges
• Basso fields questions from reporters regarding his involvement in the Operacion Puerto affair
• Ivan Basso surrounded by photographers at his press conference

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• Basso faces the music in front of 150 journalists
• Basso is not trying out for the next American Idol
• Ivan Basso was tight-lipped on knowledge of any other clients of Fuentes
• Basso's lawyer Massimo Martelli listens to his client's statement
• Many microphones recorded Basso's words

Australian National BMX Championships

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• BMX riders at staging.
• Billy Joliffe trying for a place on his 20 inch.
• Leading Junior, Ziggy Callan, at the halfway mark.
• Looking to gain some air.
• Last year's national champion Kamakazi gave a strong performance in round 10.
• Eventual winner Scott Taylor shows what makes him fast.
• Melinda McLeod leads out from fourth in the world Lacey Oliver.
• Taking it to the sky.
• Hot competition in the 15 Champbikx race.
• Liverpool club rider Gracie Ireland up close and personal.
• Follow the leader.
• Track keepers kept a close eye on the track.
• Melissa Mankowski taking it high on the berm.
• Dean Piper riding in the competitive 16 Champbikx.
• Kamakazi riding the motos.
• The line-up on the start gate.
• Mackay’s Melinda McLeod wins her 14 Champbikx.
• The young guns in the 14 boys Champbikx.
• Ghost rider.
• Leaps and bounds.
• Ziggy shows some star dust.
• Big jumps get big air.
• Women’s winner leads current national champion Krystal Cranfield.
• Junior women Caroline Buchanan in yellow alongside Ziggy Callan.
• Adelaide’s Matthew Willoughby in leader’s yellow.
• The yellow jersey of Scott Taylor sitting in Kamakazi's dust early in the night.
• New BMX High Performance Coach, Scott Sharples, looking over video footage.
• Close racing in the girls event.
• Champbikx bunch up in the first berm.
• The crowd gets behind every race.
• Junior women head into the second straight for the final.
• Junior men’s semi final.
• One down and one still up.
• Winner of the elite men’s race Scott Taylor shows his determination.
• A hard fall.
• Only at the halfway mark on the long Lake Macquarie track.
• Another crash as the pressure mounts to make the finals .
• The gate drops on the 14 boys motos.
• Riders trying to catch the leaders.
• Wade Bootes heading up for the finals.
• Prue Harvey heads home in the 14 Champbikx motos.
• Working trackside does have its advantages.
• Shannon Burnett leads out Adam Shields.
• Time to untangle.
• Alexander Ulyate leads out Brent Welhan.
• Joshua Webb pulls away from local Chris Westwood early in the day.

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• Young crosses the line in first place.
• Bailey leads confidently with Mankowski behind.
• Junior men's final with local leader Christpher Westwood being watched by Dirk Winter.
• Christopher Westwood a clear winner ahead of Dirk Winter and Matthew Willoughby.
• Carloine Buchanan making Ziggy Callan chase in the junior women.
• Buchanan wins the junior women's race plus the overall Probikx Series winner for junior women.
• New Australian BMX Champion Khalen Young.

GP Larciano

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• Liquigas make the race hard for everyone, including themselves.
• The final escape with two Liquigas riders.
• Valerio Agnoli (Aurum Hotels)
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) attacks.
• Is this Damiano Cunego in disguise?
• Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) leads teammate Vincenzo Nibali.
• Pellizotti makes his move.
• The Liquigas pair used the old one-two tactics to cracks their breakaway companions.
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) follows an attack from Fortunato Baliani (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare).
• A one-two by Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• You're the man! No, you're the man! Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti in a Liquigas one-two.
• Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia) takes the small bunch sprint for third.
• 'Is that all you've got lads?'
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) collects his prizes.
• Podium (l-r) Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia), Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) and Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• Vincenzo Nibali embraces teammate Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• Liquigas day with Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti taking the top two spots.
• Nibali gets in some champagne practice before the Giro.

USA Crits Southeast Series

Race 8 - May 6: Decatur Downtown Criterium, 75min+3/60min+3 laps (M/W)

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• The pro women start.
• An Aarons rider leads into the first turn.
• Catherine Cheatley leads the winning break.
• Cheerwine's Sarah Uhl takes the win over Aaron's Catherine Powers.
• Cheerwine's Laura VanGilder wins sprint over Colavita/Sutter Home's Tina Pic
• Overall points leader Tina Pic stands on the podium.
• The pro men are lined up and ready to start.
• Sundt, Olheiser, and Gunn at the beginning of the break.
• Mike Olheiser (Memphis Motorworks) and Curtis Gunn (Sucessful Living)
• A Colavita/Sutter Home rider leads the chase for the break.
• Johnny Sundt (Kelly Benefit Strategies) is reeled in by the pack.
• The Olheiser and Gunn break continues.
• The pack continues to chase the break.
• Curtis Gunn wins the overall sprint over Mike Olheiser.
• Emile Abraham (Priority Health's) wins a close pack sprint.
• Mark Hekman (Abercrombie & Fitch) is the series overall points winner.

Race 7 - May 5: Sunny King Criterium, 70/1hr+5 laps (M/W)

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• The Pro Women's field strung out on the second lap.
• Leigh Valletti (Target Training) rounds turn one early in the race.
• An Advil-Chapstick rider in the bunch.
• Kim Foland (BMW-Bianchi) grits her teeth at the high pace.
• Aaron's and Cheerwine blocking on the front for their riders in the break.
• Iona Wynter-Parks (ColaVita/Sutter Home) leads the chase.
• Catherine Powers (Aaron's) and Chrissy Ruiter (Cheerwine) forced ColaVita/Sutter Home to chase.
• Tina Pic (ColaVita/Sutter Home) out of the saddle chasing.
• Mandy Lazano (Target Training) rounds turn four.
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) wins the Pro Women's event.
• Women's podium (L-R): Tina Pic (ColaVita/Sutter Home), Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine), and Sarah Caravella (Aaron's).
• The Men's field split on the first lap with a $250 USD prime.

Race 5 - May 3: Uptown Greenwood Pro Cycling Challenge, 70/40 km (M/W)

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• The Colavita and Cheerwine teams continued to dominate the series at the Uptown Greenwood Pro Cycling Challenge.
• Women's podium (L-R): Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine), Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home), and Laura VanGilder (Cheerwine).
• A Kodak rider rounds a corner during the men's race.
• Adam Bergman (Colavita) and Sergio Hernandez push to the limit during the men's race.
• Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home) dives across the line ahead of Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine).

Race 2 - April 29: Roswell Criterium, 80/55 mins (M/W)

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• Target Training and Aaron's on the front of the pro women's race.
• An Aaron's rider leads Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) into turn one.
• The pack rounds a turn.
• Kim Foland (BMW-Bianchi) concentrates.
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) leads Jamaican national champion Iona Wynter (Cola Vita)
• Tina Pic (Colavita) wins the bike throw for first place.
• After being active all week in the Tour de Georgia, Kirk O'Bee (Health Net) is ready to race Roswell.
• A Colavita rider makes ane early attack.
• Health Net on the chase.
• David Guttenplan (CRCA/Sakonnet Technology U25) is shadowed by Eric Murphy (AEG-Toshiba).
• The bunch rounds turn four.
• Tim Henry (Jittery Joe's) leads a small bunch in the turn.
• Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada drives the peloton.
• A large break got away half way through the race.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery) wins the pro men's race.
• The field sprint.
• The men's podium: 2nd: Cody Stevenson (Jittery Joe's), 1st: Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery) and 3rd: Josh Thornton (Kodak Gallery).

NMBS Series #3

Race 17 - May 6: Pro Men Short Track,

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• US National Short Track Champion Barry Wicks (Kona).
• This Fontana Boy Scout was awarded a KHS Bicycle.
• Ross Schnell (Trek/VW) catching air.
• Adam Craig (Giant) on mountain cross course.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) takes permanent lead over Plaxton and Kabush.
• The group chasing Trebon (Kona) includes Adam Craig, Geoff Kabush, and Max Plaxton.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) on the final descent.
• Winner Ryan Trebon (Kona) shortly after finishing.
• Men's podium.

Race 16 - May 6: Pro Women Short Track,

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• Kathy Sherwin (Titus) at the start line.
• Former World Champion Alison Sydor (Rocky Mt).
• Alison Sydor (Rocky) leads at the start.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) takes the lead and never gives it up.
• Katerina Nash (Luna) in second place riding up the mountain cross course.
• Gould leads Katie Compton (Spike) and teammate Nash.
• Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Suburu).
• Katie Compton (Spike) chasing Georgia Gould (Luna).
• Wendy Simms (Kona) riding to top ten finish.
• Compton (Spike) on the technical downhill section.
• Gould (Luna Chix) wins convincingly.
• Women's podium (L-R): Katerina Nash (Luna), Georgia Gould (Luna), and Alison Sydor (Rocky Mtn).

Race 9 - May 5: Pro/Semi 4X,

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• Bryn Atkinson with Carter a close second
• Cameron Cole Junior World Champ

Race 7 - May 5: Pro Men XC,

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• US National XC Champion Ryan Trebon (Kona).
• Todd Wells (GT) coming off Greenbriar win.
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) leading at the start.
• Kabush (Maxxis) leads up a steep climb.
• Fontana Boy Scout Troop assist with Race. Shown here with Tom Spiegal
• Barry Wicks (Kona) leads chasers Trebon, Wells, Horgan-Kabelski and Craig.
• Trebon (Kona) attacking with Kabush (Maxxis) dangling off back
• Todd Wells (GT) on the technical climb
• Adam Craig (Giant) can ride anything whereas Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski gets off his bike.
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) struggling to maintain contact with the leaders.
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain), Carl Decker (Giant) and Alan Obye (Jamis).
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) descending at end of lap one.
• Rising star Kris Sneddon (Kona) on a technical downhill.
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) chasing the leaders.
• Todd Wells (GT) and Ryan Trebon (Kona) driving hard at the front.
• Barry Wicks (Kona) climbing 10 seconds off the lead.
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) winning with an attack on the last climb.
• Trebon (Kona) and Kabush (Maxxis) discuss their race at the finish.
• US National XC Champions Ryan Trebon (Kona) and Georgia Gould (Luna).
• Men's podium: Barry Wicks, Ryan Trebon, Geoff Kabush, Jeremy Horgan-Kabelski and Todd Wells.

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• Kris Sneddon (Kona) on the roof top
• Sam Jurekofvic (U23 National) riding strong
• Sam Schultz (Subaru-Fisher) on the course
• Troy Wells (Tokyo Joes ) rides a great race
• Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski the #1 finished second
• Geoff Kabush wins the XC race
• Pro Men's Podium
• Pro Men's XC bubbly celebration

Race 6 - May 5: Pro Women XC,

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• Kenda racers celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
• Luna riders Georgia Gould and Shonny Vanlandingham.
• Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain)
• Katie Compton (Spike) gets a second row call-up
• Sydor takes the start.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) on technical descent
• Katerina Nash (Luna Chix)
• Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Suburu) on a descent.
• Sue Haywood (Trek/VW) negotiates a sandy corner.
• Wendy Simms (Kona) early in the race.
• Fontana race venue.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) climbing.
• Jamie Whitmore (Michelin) chasing.
• Kelli Emmett (Giant) starting the climb.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) crossing the line.
• 'Naked Man' (Team Big Bear) dancing on stage.
• Women's podium: Susan Haywood, Willow Koerber, Georgia Gould, Katerina Nash, Shonny Vanlandingham)
• Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) with her trophy.

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• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) claims victory in Women's XC
• Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) smiles while taking second place
• The Women's XC podium
• Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Suburu) receives congratulations

Race 2 - May 4: Super D,

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• Marla Streb (Luna Chix) with husband Mark and daughter Nicoya.
• Katie Compton (Spike) trying out Super-D.
• Downhiller Kathy Pruit is physched to run in the Le Mans start
• Pruit wins run but other riders got on their bikes earlier.
• Pruit misses turn to first singletrack, with Compton in third.
• Sabina Kraushaar (Healthfx) followed by Compton on an unhill section.
• Kelli Emmett (Giant) rides the monster uphill section.
• Pruit followed by Steb (Luna).
• Women's podium (L-R): Gersback, Emmett, Compton, Whitmore, Streb
• Teammates Carl Decker & Adam Craig (Giant)
• Ross Schnell (Trek/VW) ready to run
• Lemans Start downhill run to bikes
• Adam Craig (Giant) crossing the line first
• Ross Schnell (Trek/VW) was third after being passed by Decker
• Dana Weber (Jax) outsprints Eric Bierman (Steven KS) for 5th place
• New Teammates Kelli Emmett & Adam Craig (Giant)
• Men's Podium (L to R, Weber, Schnell, Craig, Decker, Fawley)

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• Adam Craig (Giant) wins a long Super D

Race 1 - May 4: Semi-pro & Junior Expert XC,

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• Semi Pro Men Ty Cady, Manuel Prado and Jason First chat at start
• Matt Beaton through feed zone in Junior Expert XC
• Adam Parke wins Junior Expert XC

Open de Espana

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• Iñaki Lejarreta (Orbea) was pushed hard throughout the race.
• Elite Men's podium (L-R): Ruben Ruzafa (Orbea), Iñaki Lejarreta (Orbea), Yury Trofimov (Moscow Stars).

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• Margarita Garcia (Massi) rode home second in the Junior Women division.
• Rocio Gamonal (Toscaf-Bh Suntour) finished second in the Elite Women's class.
• The Elite race gets underway.
• Ruben Ruzafa closely trailed Iñaki Lejarreta all the way to the line.
• Iñaki Lejarreta cossed the line just one second ahead of fellow Orbea rider Ruben Ruzafa.
• There's nothing like a ride amongst the flowers.
• Xavier Carnicer Roig (Massi) won the Masters 30 category.

Payson Stampede

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• Tinker Juarez took victory in the Elite Men's Solo 24 hour race, taking 25 laps to Nat Ross' 23.
• Rebecca Rusch destroyed her Elite Women Solo 24 hour rivals, completing eight laps more than closest rival Hillary Mathis.

Tour of the Gila

Stage 5 - May 6: Gila Monster Road Race, 105.7/71.8 miles

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• The first break of the day gets going early.
• The break begins to get organized.
• The main bunch tackles a climb early on.
• Healthnet strings out the bunch.
• The women on the way up the Sapillo climb.
• Women ride up through the tall New Mexico pines.
• The main women's bunch climbs to Pinos Altos.
• Marisa Asplund (Team Tibco) takes off for the win.
• Melissa Holt (Expresscopy.com) comes by solo and heading to a third place finish.
• Andrew Bajadali (Jelly Belly) gives it a go on the way to Pinos Altos.
• The men's lead group takes on one of the big switchbacks.
• Mara Abbott (Webcor) super happy about her Gila win.
• Webcor took home the overall team prize.
• Women's podium (L-R): Rachel Heal (Webcor), Mara Abbott (Webcor) and Dotsie Bausch (Colavita/Sutter Home).
• Men's podium (L-R): Chris Baldwin (Toyota United), Nathan O'Neill (Healthnet), and Scott Moninger (BMC).

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• The three leaders up to Clinton Anderson Vista, (L-R)) Nick Resistad (Jelly Belly), Joel Alamillo Avila (Arenas TLAX-MEX) and Lucas Euser (Slipstream).
• The pack starts to split up the climb to Clinton Anderson Vista.
• The pack chases the break of three on the climb going to the Cima Pantani.
• Scott Moninger (BMC) wins the final stage.
• Best over all Woman's team: Webcor.
• Women's podium (L-R): Rachel Heal (Webcor), Mara Abbott (Webcor) and Dotsie Bausch (Colavita/Sutter Home).
• Men's podium (L-R): Chris Baldwin (Toyota United), Nathan O'Neill (Healthnet), and Scott Moninger (BMC).

Stage 4 - May 5: Silver City Criterium, 40/25 laps

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• The Webcor crew lines up at the start.
• The girls get things under way.
• Anne Samplonious (Expresscopy.com) patrols the front of the pack.
• The break that made it up the road.
• Mara Abbott (Webcor) holding onto the leaders jersey during the crit.
• The women get bunched up on the front side of the course.
• The break keeps the pressure on.
• Heading onto the descent.
• Colavita/Sutter Home comes to the front on the climb.
• Jill McLaughlin (Touchstone Climbing) leads the break over the climb.
• Jill McLaughlin (Touchstone Climbing) takes the win.
• Nathan O'Neill (Healthnet) looks ready for the day sitting next to eventual race winner for the day Brice Jones (Jelly Belly).
• The men get things rolling through downtown Silver City.
• Nathan O'Neill (Healthnet) stayed right near the front all day.
• The bunch rolls past the historical Palace Hotel.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota United) fought hard all the way till the end.
• Cruising down the descent.
• Jeff Louder (Healthnet) provides some cover for teammate Nathan O'Neill.
• The break slows as the field closes in on them.
• Jelly Belly comes to the front to take control.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota United) trying to keep the break together.
• Speeds pick up towards the end of the race.
• Jelly Belly and Healthnet working to bring back the break.
• Jelly Belly strings out the bunch heading into the last lap.
• Brice Jones (Jelly Belly) headed to the line with Richard England (Priority Health) hot on his heels.
• Brice Jones (Jelly Belly) gets the win.

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• Mara Abbott (Webcor) was happy to be in pink at the start of the criterium.
• Rachel Heal (webcor) rips through turn four.
• Mara Abbott (Webcor)
• Stage winner Jill Mclaughlin (Touchstone Climbing).
• The women's sprint.
• Jill Mclaughlin (Touchstone Climbing) wins the stage.
• Team Health Net at the front.
• I hope he read the sign!
• Brice Jones (Jelly Belly) stays close to his teammate on the hill.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota United), Scott Zwizanski (Priority Health) and Nick Resistad (Jelly Belly) crest the climb.
• The unsuccessful break.
• The pack rolls over the Silver City Criterium circuit.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota United) did a lot of work in the break.
• Mike Creed (Slipstream) attacks unsuccessfully with just a few laps to go.
• Brice Jones (Jelly Belly) wins.

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• The trill of victory in the girls citizen race.
• Pink is the new black at Tour of the Gila.
• Victoria Bastide (Tibco) leads the break early in the race.
• Victoria Bastide (Tibco) leads Jill Mclaughlin (Touchstone Climbing), Helen Kelly (Webcor), Melissa Holt (expressway.com) and Andrea Dvorak (Colavita).
• Jill Mclaughlin (Touchstone Climbing)
• Helen Kelly (Webcor) leads Melissa Holt (expressway.com) and Jill Mclaughlin (Touchstone Climbing).
• Team Rwanda rider gives it all his got!
• Ryder Hesjedal protects his Health Net teammate and race leader, Nathan O'Neil.
• Kevin Klein (Klein Real Estate) on the climb.
• Healt Net leads the field over the climb.
• Matty Rice (Jelly Belly) in the middle of the train.
• Jelly Belly team getting organized with two laps to go.
• The Jelly Belly train at the front of the pack with one lap to go.
• Taylor Phinney (TIAA-CREFF) proves that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Stage 3 - May 4: Inner Loop Road Race, 80.78 miles

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• Team Slipstream came to the front right from the gun today.
• Team Rwanda made the long trip to ride the Gila.
• The break that stayed away right to the end.
• The break tackles one of the hard climbs leaving the feedzone.
• The main bunch comes through hot on the heels of the leading four.
• Nathan O'Neill (Healthnet) sitting close to the front and protected by teammates.
• Healthnet sets the pace on the front with about 30 miles to go.
• Climbing up past the old Santa Rita mine.
• The bunch cruises along through the New Mexico desert.
• On the last climb heading back towards town.
• Tom Peterson (Slipstream) gets the win after a long, hard day.
• One of the pro women tries hard to get something going.
• The woman climb past.
• Mara Abbott (Webcor) sitting pretty in pink.
• Webcor staying safe at the front.
• Mara Abbott (Webcor) crosses the line trying to hold onto the overall lead.

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• Team Slipstream at the front of a small leaders pack after only 14 miles.
• The women's field near the start of the first climb.
• Men's finish: no jubilation, just glad it is over.
• Race leader Nathan O'Neil (Health Net) finished in the field.
• Dotsie Bausch (Colavita) wins the sprint in the woman's race.

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• Dotsie Bausch (Colavita) lets us know how she feels.
• Men's finish: Tom Peterson (Slipstream), Nick Resistad (Jelly Belly), Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) and David Salomon (P&S-Halcones) look like they are going for another lap!

Stage 2 - May 3: Silver City - Mogollon Road Race, 94/73 miles

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• Woman's pro race starts with a ride through Silver City.
• Woman's field near Gila.
• Rachel Heal (Webcor) lost her leaders jersey today.
• All Health Net and Jelly Belly at the front of the pack after the feed zone.
• Woman's field at the beginning of the last climb.
• Nathan O'Neil (Health Net) leads (L to R) Hernan Munoz (P&S-Halcones), Chris Baldwin (Toyota-United) and Scott Moninger (BMC) with a little over a mile to go.
• Nathan O'Neil (Health Net) surveys the situation behind him.
• Chris Baldwin (Toyota-United) is shadowed by stage winner Hernan Munoz (P&S-Halcones).
• Anthony Colby (Colavita/ Sutter Home) cooks on the final climb.
• Scott Moniinger (BMC) finished fourth.

Stage 1 - May 2: Tyrone (ITT), 16.15 miles

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• Ryder Hesjedal (Health Net) near the top of the first climb.
• Ben Jacque-Maynes (Priority Health) smokes through the TT.
• Scott Moniinger (BSC) goes for more gear on the first climb.
• Nathan O'neil (Health Net) kept it tight and fast.
• Rafiki Jean De Dieu Uwimana (Team Rwanda) probably traveled the furthest to be here.
• Dotsie Bausch (Colavita/Sutter Home) heads to the turn around.
• Dotsie Bausch (Colavita/Sutter Home) keeps the power on.
• Rachel Heal (Webcor) wins the women's TT.
• Rachel Heal (Webcor) concentrates on her pace.
• Chris Baldwin (Toyota United) finished a strong third.

Giro di Toscana

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• Vincenzo Nibali was accompanied by his fiancee to the start.
• Nibali and Liquigas directeur sportif Mario Chiesa before the race.
• A glorious win for 22 year-old Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas).
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) enjoyed the day even if it was rainy.
• Matteo Priamo (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare) wins a soggy bunch sprint for second behind Nibali.
• And here it is from another angle.
• Daniele Pietropolli (Tenax-Menikini) takes third.
• Two is for two wins in two days. The 22 year-old Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) won yesterday's GP Larciano.
• Vincenzo Nibali salutes from the podium.
• Podium (l-r) Matteo Priamo (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare), Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) and Daniele Pietropolli (Tenax-Menikini)

GP Industria Tour de Vendée Artigianato-Larciano

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• Liquigas make the race hard for everyone, including themselves.
• The final escape with two Liquigas riders.
• Valerio Agnoli (Aurum Hotels)
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) attacks.
• Is this Damiano Cunego in disguise?
• Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) leads teammate Vincenzo Nibali.
• Pellizotti makes his move.
• The Liquigas pair used the old one-two tactics to cracks their breakaway companions.
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) follows an attack from Fortunato Baliani (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare).
• A one-two by Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• You're the man! No, you're the man! Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti in a Liquigas one-two.
• Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia) takes the small bunch sprint for third.
• 'Is that all you've got lads?'
• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) collects his prizes.
• Podium (l-r) Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia), Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) and Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• Vincenzo Nibali embraces teammate Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas).
• Liquigas day with Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti taking the top two spots.
• Nibali gets in some champagne practice before the Giro.

Tour de Vendée

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• The bunch tackles the special Vendée roads.
• A large historic monument on the course, although riders probably weren't taking much notice of the scenery.
• Samuel Plouhinec (Agritubel) attacks the peloton.
• Sprint specialist Jean-Patrick Nazon (AG2R).
• Carlos Da Cruz (Française des Jeux) and Jean Mespouled (Auber93) in a escape.
• Johan Coonen (Chocolade Jacques) takes off in pursuit.
• An important group is formed near the final circuit.
• Nicolas Roche (Crédit Agricole) grimaces on the climb.
• Local rider Thomas Voeckler (Bouygues Telecom) and Niels Brouzes (Auber.93) try to escape on the final lap.
• But Nicolas Jalabert powers the pursuit for his team-mate and eventual winner Mikel Gaztanaga.
• Mikel Gaztagana (Agritubel) takes the win in La Roche sur Yon.
• Gaztagana happy with his victory for the second time in this race.
• The podium (l-r): Mark Renshaw (Crédit Agricole), Mikel Gaztagana (Agritubel) and Mathieu Diguet (Auber93).

Rund um den Henninger Turm

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• Unibet.com or Team Canyon, or team question mark ...
• Alessandro Petacchi (Milram)
• Sprinter Alessandro Petacchi (Milram) building for the Giro.
• Dominique Cornu (Predictor-Lotto) climbing.
• Flèche Wallonne winner Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner).
• Dominique Cornu (Predictor-Lotto)
• Past winner Erik Zabel (Milram)
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet -Tönissteiner)
• Jens Voigt (Team CSC)
• Nick Ingels (Predictor-Lotto)
• Olivier Kaisen (Predictor-Lotto)
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) before winning
• Paul Manning (Landbouwkrediet -Tönissteiner)
• Dominique Cornu (Predictor-Lotto) rides along.
• Amstel Gold winner , German Stefan Schumacher (Gerolsteiner)
• Stefan Schumacher (Gerolsteiner) racing in his home country after winning in Amstel Gold two weeks prior.
• Schumi in the group.
• Hot May day in Germany.
• Beautiful countryside in Germany.
• Fans line the streets
• Riders get a great welcome.
• The first day of May brought out a lot of fans in Germany.
• Andreas Klier (T-Mobile).
• Frankfurt
• Tall buildings rising over the riders in Frankfurt.
• Fans watch the riders on a hot May day.
• Riders paying attention ... to the race.
• Early escape climbing.
• Marcus Burghardt (T-Mobile) rides after a successful spring campaign.
• Rudi Altig supervising the race.
• The three leaders approaching the finish line.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) puts in his move.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) takes the 47th Rund um den Henninger Turm.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) confirms his win.
• The podium (l-r) Dario Cataldo (Liquigas), Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) and Kurt-Asle Arvesen (Team CSC).
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) tops the podium

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• Bob Stapleton is Team T-Mobile's boss.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) concentrates during the race.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) wins the Rund um den Henninger Turm.
• Team T-Mobile has a conference.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) up close and personal
• Gerald Ciolek was one of T-Mobile's leaders today.
• Patrik Sinkewitz (T-Mobile) approaches the finish.
• Linus Gerdemann rides for T-Mobile.
• Kai Hundertmark gives a wave.
• The T-mobile bikes of Patrik Sinkewitz and Marcus Burghardt
• Erik Zabel of Team Milram adjusts his glasses.
• The riders mark each other on the climb
• Björn Thurau of Atlas - Romer's Hausbäckerei
• Daniele Nardello looks over toward a teammate.
• Liquigas team support crew had everything all ready for its riders.
• Better be careful not to get that tongue caught in your spokes.
• Magnus Backstedt of Liquigas looks serious!
• Steffen Wesemann (Team Wiesenhof Felt) smiles.
• Four riders hug the guardrail.

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