Cycling photography for July The Local East Coast Australian Time is plus 30 minutes Tour de France 2001 - Main photos page Race Across the Alps Scotland National Track Championships Junior World Track Championships Thüringen-Rundfahrt der Frauen 5th G.P. Cento Carnevale d'Europa Tour of the Hilltowns Cascade Cycling Classic MTB World Cup, Durango German National Championships 4 Bridges of Elgin 12th Giro d'Italia Femminile BMC Tour of Arlington Italian National Championships Fitchburg-Longsjo Classic French national championships Volta a Catalunya Ster van Walcheren Tour de Suisse Race Across the Alps Marko Baloh (Slo) - before the start of the Race Across the Alps Marko Baloh - riding accros the second climb, Stelvio Pass. The much warmer view - the Race Across the Alps from inside the team car. The Race Across the Alps - continues after nightfall The view - from Stelvio Pass are breathtaking, but not much compfort if you're riding it. Marko Baloh - and head supporter after the finish of the Race Across the Alps The top three riders - Herbert Meneweger (Aut) in third place, Geritt Glomser (Aut) in first and Marko Baloh (Slo) in second. Scotland National Track Championships Richard Chapman (Edinburgh) - wins the 15km, with Alistair Rutherford (Strada) in second and Ross Muir (Edinburgh) in third Marco Librizzi (Edinburgh) - takes on Junior Rider James McFadyen during the Sprint race Clare Gross (Edinburgh) - winning the Womens 500m TT Championship Junior World Track Championships Sarah Uhl (USA) - celebrates the first USA Women's Junior Track gold medal in 10 years Sarah Uhl (USA) - defeats Christin Muche (Germany) to take out the Women's Match Sprint Mark French (Australia) - triumphed in the Men's Match Sprint 14th Int. Thüringen-Rundfahrt der Frauen Australian team - before the start, Katie Mactier, Liz Tadich, Karen Sumpton, Rochelle Gilmore, Naomi Williams. Saturn team - before the prologue, Gianna Roberge (ds), Petra Rossner, Ina Teutenberg, Kimberley Bruckner, Suzanne Sonye and Anna Millward. Team Stuttgart - including (l-r) Simone Klewitz, Susanne Beyer, Katrin Beilharz, Daniela Kenty, Sarah Düster, and Johanna Stephan at the start line. Mirjam Melchers - (Acca Due O), Anna Millward (Saturn) and Sarah Düster (Team Stuttgart) take a quick rest after the race. Prologue winner Anna Millward (Saturn) - with Mirjam Melchers (Acca Due O) in 2nd, Petra Rossner (Saturn) in 3rd and Lada Kozlikova 4th (TEAG )on the podium. The winners - take the podium. Sarah Duster (Team Stuttgart) - gains the Best Young Rider jersey. Stage 6 podium - Jenny Algelid 1st (Nurnberger), Wencke Stensvold 2nd and Hanka Kupfernagel 3rd. Best Young Rider is Sarah Duster (off podium) Sarah Duster (Team Stuttgart) receives Best Young Rider overall after Stage 6 The final podium - L to R: Sarah Duster (Young Rider), 2. Judith Arndt, 1. Mirjam Melchers, 3. Trixi Worrack, Rasa Polikeviciute (Mountains), Monica Valen (Sprinter) 5th G.P. Cento Carnevale d'Europa Rochelle Gilmore (A.I.S. Australia) with her trophies for 1st overall and 1st international. Tour of the Hilltowns The riders - start the climb. Breakaway of three - Hamblen, McDonald and Bouchard-Hall fight for the top three spots Derek Bouchard-Hall (Mercury Viatel) - secures his victory. Derek Bouchard-Hall - stops for some personal congratulations. Genevieve Jeanson (Rona) - claims a powerful win. Cascade Cycling Classic An quick - Saturn team meeting before the start of stage 3. Scott Moninger (Mercury/Viatel) - prepares himself before approaching the start line. The view - of Oregon from the start of stage 3. Chris Wherry (Mercury/Viatel) - before the start of stage 3. The riders - receive a few instructions from race officials before the start. Kirk Willett (Prime Alliance) - smiles for the camera. Chris Horner (Mercury-Viatel) - pauses for a quick interview before stage 4. Mercury-Viatel - race leaders Scott Moninger and Chris Horner waiting at the start line. MTB World Cup DH/DS #4/XC #5, Durango Cross-country - women Mary Grigson (Gary Fisher-Subaru) - looking uncharacteristically uncomfortable Mary Grigson - crests a small rise on her way to the top spot Mary Grigson - picks her way through the babyheads Mary Grigson - shows her climbing strength Mary Grigson - playing pick-a-rut Mary Grigson - framed against the Durango hills Caroline Alexander (Specialized) - took a confident third place but was unable to answer Grigson's speed Caroline Alexander - looking determined as she climbs in the thin Colorado air. Barbara Blatter (Specialized) - on her way to second spot. Barbara Blatter - concentrates as she speeds down the dry Durango dirt. Barbara Blatter - scales a climb. Barbara Blatter and Caroline Axeander - Specialized's dynamic duo Ruthie Matthes (Trek-VW) - the former world champ's fourth place showed she still has what it takes. Ruthie Matthes powering out of the saddle near the top of a long climb Ruthie Matthes battled and eventually overcame Chrissy Redden (Subaru-Gary Fisher) Chrissy Redden making her way up one of the course's many short pitches Sabine Spitz (Merida) on her way down to a top 10 finish Sabine Spitz grits her teeth on a climb Sabine Spitz out of the saddle on a climb Cross-country - men Julien Absalon (Bianchi Motorex) - stayed out of trouble in the rockfields Julien Absalon - demonstrating high-control one-finger braking Julien Absalon - ahead of Cadel Evans (Volvo-Cannondale) in a sweeping right-hander Cadel Evans (Volvo-Cannondale) - and team-mate Kashi Leuchs made an Antipodean sweep in the runner-up places Cadel Evans - escaped from Roel Paulissen (GT) only to fall victim to the puncture gods Bas van Dooren (Specialized) - leads a tight bunch on the first lap The bunch - demonstrate single-file formation climbing on lap one Roland Green (Trek-VW) - had a commanding lead by lap three and looked on course for a win Roland Green - makes his way over treacherous rocks Roland Green and Bas van Dooren - were the earlier contenders Roland Green - leads Bas van Dooren through the singletrack Roland Green - seems unaware of Bas van Dooren considering a passing move Jose Hermida (Bianchi Motorex) - avoided the puncture demons for a solid fourth place Miguel Martinez (Full Dynamix) - leads the mid-race pursuit Roel Paulissen (GT) - leads a chasing trio Ryder Hesjedal (Subaru-Gary Fisher) - leads Kashi Leuchs and Roel Paulissen Kashi Leuchs - eventually dropped the other chasers to take second Kashi Leuchs - with Bart Brentjens (Giant) and Ryder Hesjedal in the singletrack Downhill & Dual Leigh Donovan (Schwinn) leads Tara Llanes (Yeti-Pearl Izumi) through the stutter bumps. Anne-Caroline Chausson - (Volvo-Cannnondale) tackles the stutterbumps in the Dual. Brian Lopes (GT Fox) - ahead of Wade Bootes (Trek-VW) in the stutterbumps. Eric Carter (Mongoose-Hyundai) - takes the air in pursuit of Wade Bootes (Trek-VW). Anne-Caroline Chausson- en route to yet another downhill podium-top position. Missy Giove (Global Racing) - off the lip of the drop-off in the downhill. Tracey Moseley (Kona-Ford Focus) - on her way to a career-best second place in the downhill. Mickael Pascal (Be-One) - achieving downhill success by the use of arty 'going so fast you're a blur' technique. Oscar Saiz (Be-One) - just dropped in to take fourth 4 Bridges of Elgin The group - gets ready at the start line. David Salomon (Tecos) - concentrates on the finish line. The riders - battle for the KOM title. Moises Aldape Chavez (Tecos) - leads the breakaway group of five riders. German National Championships Erik Zabel (Telekom) and Jan Ullrich (Telekom) - concentrate on the finish. Jan Ullrich - claims his victory with the support of the crowd. Top three men - on the podium Jan Ullrich (Telekom) - Erik Zabel(Telekom) and Christian Wegmann (Saeco) enjoying the view from the podium 12th Giro d'Italia Femminile Zinaida Stahurskaia (Gas Sport Team) - arms up, enjoying the pink jersey. Zinaida Stahurskaia - riding with the peloton. Zinaida Stahurskaia - with the podium boys. The Gas team - in the green top climber, pink overall leader and purple top point leader jerseys. Greta Zocca (Gas Sports Team) - with the group, in the purple points leader jersey. Rochelle Gilmore (Aus) - sprints home to win stage 2B ahead of Russia's Olga Slioussareva Rochelle Gilmore - taking in her win of stage 2B at the podium The Australian team - stop for a group shot before the start of stage 3 BMC Tour of Arlington Paula MacNamara (Verizon Wireless) - trying to close the gap on the five leaders. Pia Sunstedt (Intersports) and Lynn Bessette (Saturn) - fighting for Queen of the Mountain title. Andrea Hannos (Verizon Wireless) - in the main field after five riders escaped from the bunch. Petra Ford (Verizon Wireless - hangs on to the second chase group through the feed zone. Cindy Bauwens (Verizon Wireless) - near the feed zone. Roz Reekie May (Independent) - leads Anna Millward (Saturn) and Amber Neben (Autotrader.com) on the last lap. Trent Klasna (Saturn) - jokes with Navigators rider Vasili Daidenko. Floyd Landis (Mercury/Viatel) - gets things rolling at the start. The peleton - strung out on the climb, in the shadows of Boston. Vasili Davidenko (Navigators) - drives the break that stayed away. Chris Horner (Mercury/Viatel) - during his solo seven lap breakaway. Mens top 3 - enjoying the podium. Tina Mayolo-Pic (Autotrader) - talks with Anna Millward (Saturn) on the start line. The Peleton - What was left of the womens field, after the major attacks, rolls through downtown. Lynne Bysette (Saturn) - 2nd position, stretches her legs just after passing the QOM line. The womens top 3 - Lynne Bessette(Saturn), Pia Sunstedt (Intersport), and Anna Millward (Saturn). Italian National Championships Daniele Nardello (Mapei Quick Step) - riding solo followed by a TV camera bike Daniele Nardello - smiles in celebration as he claims his win Daniele Nardello - crosses the line Top three on the podium - Daniele Nardello, Michele Bartoli (Mapei Quick Step) and Daniele De Paoli (Mercatone Uno Stream) Daniele Nardello - on the podium showing the emotion of his win Fitchburg-Longsjo Classic - New England, USA Photos of the four day Fitchburg Longsjo Classic supplied by Jonathan Devich/www.thefastrack.com and Michael Melita. Going on the attack - in the final stage of the womens race. Genevieve Jeanson - powering her way into second place. Saturn team women's - riders get some pre-race instructions from team manager Giana Roberge. Genevieve Jeanson - focusing at the start. Laura Van Gilder - winner of Sunday's stage, leads Jeanson and Bysette. Lynne Bessette - 2001 Fitchburg winner, enjoying some podium time. Men's field - strung out on Main St. Mercury, Navigators, and Wheelworks - riders form a mid race break. Women's final GC podium - with Jeanson, Bessette and Palmer-Komar. Saturn riders - string out the field Anke Erlank - of Saturn sits third overall after two stages Two women - have their sleeves rolled up at the start line Anke - rides to defend the leaders jersey against a Rona rider The two women from Quebec - wage a battle on the mountain Genevieve Jeanson of Rona - takes the stage by three seconds from Lyne Bessette Jeanson - retains the Queen of the Mountain jersey ...But doesn't make up enough time to wrest away the overall Bessette - shows the strain from the climbing duel ..But retains the leader's jersey The next generation - of champions Susan Palmer-Komar - greets her daughter Juniors - in the race Saturn Developmental Riders - took both the Juniors Criterium and the overall Mountain jersey French national championships Didier Rous - powers along as a team-mate desperately tries to hang on to his wheel Didier Rous - raises his arms and 'number one' fingers as he crosses the line Jeannie Longo - on her way to national championship number 36. Jeannie Longo - displays serious concentration as she drives the breakaway. Volta a Catalunya Stage 1 - June 21: Sabadell - Sabadell TTT, 24.4 km ONCE - the team time trial machine in teeth-gritted action Marcos Serrano (ONCE-Eroski) - sprays champagne on the podium after becoming the new overall leader Stage 3 - June 23: Blanes-L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 148.6 km Romans Vainsteins (Domo-Farm Frites) - rides during the third stage The sprint - Romans Vainsteins leads Sven Teutenberg Santos Gonzalez (ONCE) - on the podium after gaining the leader's jersey Stage 4 - June 24: Barcelona-Barcelona, 115.8 km The ONCE team - controls the pace during stage 4 Joseba Beloki (ONCE) - wins the fourth stage in Barcelona Joseba Beloki - on the podium after winning the fourth stage Ster van Walcheren, Netherlands Stage 1- June 21: Middelburg - Vlissingen, 104 km Peloton in Vlissingen - at the statue of Michiel de Ruyter, famous Dutch naval hero. Stage 1 win - for Anouska van der Zee Stage 1 Podium - with Fonny Wekema, Anouska van der Zee and Sonja Pfister-van Kuik. Team RSC De Zuidwesthoek - with Australian guest rider Emma James. Stage 2- June 22: Middelburg - Biggekerke, 109.5 km Sharon van Essen - in Middelburg, before winning Stage 2 Sharon van Essen wins stage 2 - Andrea Bosman gets the second place. Podium stage 2 - with Andrea Bosman, Sharon van Essen and Debby Mansveld. Stages 3a and 3b- June 23: Kamperland - Kamperland ITT, 13.9 km and Kamperland - Kortgene, 121 km Lada Kozlikova - after the Time Trial Stage 3 - with the Peloton on the Oosterscheldekering. Peloton on the Zeelandbrug Peloton at the end of the Zeelandbrug - with in a line of cars, waiting in the background. Seems only fair. Yvonne Brunen wins Stage 3b - Vanessa Cheatley gets the second place. Peleton in the background Final podium - with overall winner Lada Kozlikova, Bosman, Pfister-van Kuik, Ingels and van der Zee. Tour de Suisse Stage 1 - June 19: Rust (Ger) ITT, 7.9 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - rides during stage 1 Lance Armstrong - smiles with his yellow jersey on the podium after his win Stage 2 - June 20: Rust - Basel, 178.8 km Lance Armstrong (USPS) - in the yellow jersey before stage 2 Oscar Camenzind (Lampre) - looking nervous Stefano Garzelli (Mapei) - not looking too pleased with the situation Laurent Jalabert (CSC) - relaxes before the start of stage 2 Tyler Hamilton (USPS) - rolls up in his black sprints jersey. Tyler Hamilton - concentrates before the stage Alexandre Vinokouov (Telekom) - looking very cool Alex Zulle (Team Coast) - before stage 2 Stage 3 - June 21: Reinach - Baar, 162.7 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - still wearing the yellow jersey before stage 3. Gianluca Bortolami (Tacconi) - powers away from co-escapee Peter Wrolich (Gerolsteiner) Gianluca Bortolami - raises his arms in victory as he crosses the line Gianluca Bortolami - smiles on the podium Stage 4 - June 22: Baar - Wildhaus, 144 km Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - leads Lance Armstrong, Gilberto Simoni and Alex Zulle towards the finish Wladimir Belli - leads Armstrong and Camenzind on the last climb Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) - wins stage 4 into Wildhaus Alexandre Vinokourov - stands on the podium after winning stage 4 Gianluca Bortolami (Tacconi) - still in yellow after the fourth stage Stage 5 - June 23: Widnau/Heerbrugg - Col du Gothard, 220.6 km Dimitri Konyshev (Fassa Bortolo) - ascends the famous paved road 'La Tremola' on his way to winning the fifth stage Dimitri Konyshev - ascends the snow lined paved road 'La Tremola' Dimitri Konyshev - struggles in the final metres of the fifth stage Dimitri Konyshev - on the podium after winning Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - receives a kiss from the former Miss Switzerland, Tania Gutmann Stage 6 - June 24: Mendrisio - Mendrisio, 174.1 km Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - signs autographs before the start of stage 6 The peloton - ride along Lake Lugano during the sixth stage Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - rides up the Monte Ceneri Serguei Ivanov (Fassa Bortolo) - wins stage 6 in Mendrisio Stage 7 - June 25: Locarno - Naters, 156.6 km Stefano Garzelli (Mapei) - climbing the Nufenen Pass (2478m) Stefano Garzelli - wins the 7th stage into Naters Stefano Garzelli - almost manages a smile after his win Stage 8 - June 26: Sion - Crans Montana ITT, 25.1 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - riding hard during the stage 8 time trial Lance Armstrong - on his way to victory during the mountain time trial Stage 9 - June 27: Sion - Lausanne, 166.8 km Former leader Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) chats with Lance Armstrong near Aigle Lance Armstrong - talks on the batphone to his team Erik Zabel (Telekom) - raises his arms as he wins in front of Saulius Ruskys (Gerolsteiner) and Robbie McEwen (Domo) Erik Zabel - once again victorious in the Tour de Suisse Erik Zabel - smiles to the crowd on the podium after his stage 9 win Stage 10 - June 28: Lausanne - Lausanne, 176.8 km Lance Armstrong - talks to Juan Antonio Samaranch and Hein Verbruggen Swiss Oscar Camenzind (Lampre) - passes a Swiss flag in Donneloye Gilberto Simoni and Lance Armstrong - ride together during the final stage Oscar Camenzind - wins the final stage Oscar Camenzind - raises his arms in triumph Oscar Camenzind - smiles on the podium Lance Armstrong - on the podium, flanked by two former Miss Switzerlands The final podium: Gilberto Simoni, Lance Armstrong and Wladimir Belli Want some more? 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