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Cycling photography for March - Part I

Clásica de Pasca
33rd Bendigo Madison
Open de Espana 2
Acca Due O - Pasta Zara - Lorena Camicie team training ride
37th Giro delle Tre Province
Vuelta de las Americas
St Kilda Cycling Club
Riding in the snow
CCC Polsat team training
Giro del Mendrisiotto
Pomona Valley Stage Race
Vuelta a Murcia
Memorial Samyn
St Kilda Cycling Club Criterium
24th Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional
@HOME team presentation
San Diego World Cup Qualifier
Joe Papp's Vuelta a Cuba diary
Snelling Road Race
Carnegie Caulfield CC
1st Geelong World Cup
Het Volk
Australia Women's World Cup presentations

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Clásica de Pasca - NE

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Prologue - March 13: Cundinamarca

Hernán Darío Bonilla (05 Orbitel) on his way to 5th place in the opening prologue. Bonilla won the following stage in the afternoon, and in doing so, took over the race leader's jersey from Ricardo Mesa (Lotería de Boyacá).

33rd Bendigo Madison

Images by Bendigo Advertiser

After the change, the race is on
Riders passing off is always exciting
Rod McGee and Steve Wooldridge in action
New South Wales Institute of Sport riders Rod McGee and Steve Wooldridge on the podium
One slip here, and it is all over

Open de Espana 2

Images by Isma Lejarreta

A closeup of Iñaki Lejarreta winning Men's Elite
Iñaki Lejarreta (Orbea) crosses the line to win Men's Elite
Iñaki Lejarreta mid-race
Margarita Fullana Riera (Orbea) on the podium after winning Women's Elite
The large field heads into a climb

Acca Due O - Pasta Zara - Lorena Camicie team training ride

Images by Photo Ianuale

Diana Ziliute all rugged up
Chantal and Ghita Beltman ride side by side
Rochelle Gilmore smiles for the camera
Rochelle rides alongside cycling sensation Nicole Cooke
Katia Longhin riding with Rochelle Gilmore
The full team and caravan

37th Giro delle Tre Province

Images by Walter Brambilla/www.laborraccia.it

Christian Murro (S.C. Pagnoncelli Fmb Perrel) a delighted winner of the 37th Giro delle Tre Province
Christian Murro (S.C. Pagnoncelli Fmb Perrel) can't believe his won
The podium - Angelo Ciccone (G.S. Cycling Team 2000 Friuli, L, 2nd), Christian Murro (S.C. Pagnoncelli Fmb Perrel, M, 1st) and Luca Cappa (G.S. Bottoli Artoni, R, 3rd)

Vuelta de las Americas

Images by Jairo Enrique Rodrìguez unless stated otherwise

Stage 21 - March 16: Circuito Méjico DF, 100.8 km

Final podium placings; Miguel Meza (Sprint), Carlos López (U/23), Julio César Rangel (Overall) and Jose Luis Vanegas (Mountains)
Riders zoom past one of the many cathedrals scattered across Mexico
The Columbian team on the podium
Julio Cesar Rangel basks in his moment of glory
Mexican Domingo González crosses the line to win the final stage

Stage 15 - March 9: Morelia – Toluca, 230 km

The five-man Colombian break worked in perfect team time trial formation, and by the end of the day, overnight race leader Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) lost his leader's jersey
Juan D. Ramírez and his five Colombian teammates cross the line 2.33 ahead of the peloton and his five Colombian teammates cross the line 2.33 ahead of the peloton
The stage 15 podium is all Colombia - Oscar Alvarez (L, 2nd), Julio C. Rangel (M, 1st) and Argiro Zapata (R, 3nd)
Julio C. Rangel (Colombia) is the new leader on general classification
José Luis Vanegas becomes the new leader in the mountains competition
Today, five Colombians took everyone by surprise and stole the show

Stage 14 - March 8: Querétaro – Morelia, 189.9 km

Irwin Aguilar (Reg. Occidente) wins the stage into Morelia, 37 seconds clear of Andrey Medyannikov (Kazakhstan)
Race leader Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) comes in 3.02 down on Irwin Aguilar (Reg. Occidente)

Stage 13 - March 7: San L. Potosí – Querétaro, 199 km

Oved Yesid Ramirez (Colombia) is flanked by his Colombian National Team teammates
Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) has kept his yellow jersey for the last eight stages, taking the lead after stage 5 into Xalapa
Yamil Montaño (Bolivia) crosses the line, the stage win irrelevant after the tragic death of one of the workers on the race

Stage 12 - March 6: Aguascalientes – San L. Potosí, 160 km

The peloton mosey through the streets of Aguascalientes before the real action begins
The yellow jersey of Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) sits comfortably in the peloton
Edgardo Lugo (Mexican National Team) wins the bunch gallop into San L. Potosí
Mountains leader, Oved Yesid Ramirez (Colombia) still knows there's a big job ahead to defend his green jersey

Stage 11 - March 5: León – Aguascalientes, 128 km

Aivaras Baranauskas (Lithuania) wins the 11th stage into Aguascalientes
The podium for the stage - Oved Yesid Ramírez (Colombia, L, 2nd), Aivaras Baranauskas (Lithuania, M, 1st) and Carlos Hernández (Mexican National Team, R, 3rd)
Still the leader on general classification, Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) is as cool as a cucumber

Stage 10 - March 4: Guadalajara – León, 207 km

Joel Alamillo (Region Noroeste) crosses the line with his hands aloft, a massive 5.49 ahead of second-placed Jose Sanchez (Tlaxcala)
Looks like someone's more interested in heading back to the hotel

Stage 9 - March 2: Circuito Mazatlán, 104 km

It's Mexico vs. Colombia in the final sprint
In the closing stages, the peloton sweeps through the corners at high speed
I've won by that much: Fausto Esparza (Reg. Occidente) wins the stage, easily outsprinting José L. Vanegas (Colombia)

Images by Luis Alonso Rodriguez Carrillo

I have no idea what happened to your can of beans
Hey! You in the yellow
Crosstown traffic
Who said Mexico was bland?
Riders run the red light - legally of course
Riders approaching… three of them… one with a flat
And the sprint is on
Neutral support, or just a lucky find?
She isn't using UCI regulation wheels
Roger Base, all the cyclists have broken the speed limit
The breakaway group adds some distance
In the thick of the peloton
The neutral support van in action
Flash and dash; the mobile first-aid unit
Columbia and Mexico fight it out
Ambulance chasing or drafting?

Stage 7 - February 28: Circuito en Monterrey, 100 km

The peloton all together in the initial stages of the race
Riders streak past the Iglesia de Caterayde al fondo
Coming down the final straight, it's still anyone's stage
The stage 7 podium: (from left to right) Masamichi Yamamoto (Japan, 2nd), Shinri Suzuki (Japan, 1st) and Leonardo Duque (Colombia, 3rd)

Stage 5 - February 26: Veracruz – Xalapa, 93.7 km

Colobians Argiro Zapata and Leonardo Duque both finished in the top 10, with Zapata placed 4th overall after stage 5
Riders show caution crossing the train tracks
Cocos anyone?
Jesús Zarate (Oaxaca) comfortably wins the fifth stage ahead of Arquímedes Lam and Carlos Hernández from the Mexican National Team

Stage 4 - February 25: Villahermosa – Coatzacoalcos, 169 km

No, that's not the Acropolis in the background - we're in Mexico, not Greece
The Mexican countryside bears a strong resemblance to that seen in Malaysia during the Le Tour de Langkawi
The view from the roadside shop
Patriotism is always a part of the sport of cycling

Stage 2 - February 23: Mérida – Campenche, 176 km

Cuitlahuac Ayala (Puebla) takes out stage 2
Carlos López (Mexican National Team) loses his leader's jersey to Antonio Aldape (Región Occidente) on stage 2
The peloton en masse
Young spectators dream of the day they can be part of the peloton

St Kilda Cycling Club

Images by Mikkeli Godfree

Paul Kelly rips into the top turn
Stu Hill escapes the X-ray machine
Stu Hill established the A-grade break
The main protagonists, Poad, Yarski, and Hall
The wet course dealt out some road rash
Tools of the trade
Veteran Mike Yarski wins the race with a strongsprint
Geoff Galvin active in B-grade
Mike Yarski drove the break
Mike Yarski, a grinning winner

Riding in the snow

Mikkeli Godfree spent some time in England's Yorkshire Dales over the winter, and sent these pics of classic Yorkshire snow

Riding around in circles won't warm you up too well
Dirt roads are a bit different after it has been snowing
What your tires have to deal with
A perfect winter wonderland… with mud

CCC Polsat team training

Images by Andrzej Dyszynski

Dariusz Baranowski looking very orange
Lukasz Bodnar takes it easy on the descent
Tomasz Brozyna yakes off from the other riders
Tomasz Brozyna seems to like his new Orbea
Piotr Chmielewski dodges traffic
The team taking it easy
The CCC Polsat riders takin in some fantastic scenery
Looks like the rest of the riders have caught up
I'll race you to the next street sign
I'm glad we didn't have to ride up that hill
White line fever
Formation bike riding
Marek Galinski tries to stay warm
Seweryn Kohut looks worried he will be blown off the bridge
Cycling is serious business for Slawomir Kohut
Jacek Mickiewicz concentrates
Dariusz Skoczylas takes a turn out front
Pavel Tonkow keeps an eye out for cars
Is that a bakery I see?
Arkadiusz Wojtas stretches his legs
Jaroslaw Zarebski cruising down the hill

Giro del Mendrisiotto

Images thanks to Velo Club Mendrisio

Top two place winners Mauro Santambrogio (GS Luigi Maserati-Synclean) and Mariusz Wiesiak (Pacific-Da-Ver) on the podium
Laurent Mangel (CC Equipes Le Doubs) placed third

Pomona Valley Stage Race

Stage 2 - March 7: KB Home circuit race

Images by Rob Karman/www.roadbikephotos.com/

Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) reaches for a bottle
Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) powers along in her usual fashion
Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) chats with a Saturn rider
Katarina Grove (T-Mobile) and Laura Van Gilder of Saturn attempt to get away
Grove and Van Gilder worked hard but never got more than a few seconds on the peloton
Katarina Grove (T-Mobile) during her escape with Laura Van Gilder
The Rona-Esker team was the main force driving the pursuit
Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) wins the sprint
Tom Danielson (Saturn) started and finished the day in yellow
Tom Danielson (Saturn) with a cordon of his team-mates
Danny Pate (Prime Alliance) thinking about it…
Danny Pate (Prime Alliance) launches an early attack, going away on the first lap
The day's main break was conducted by Svein Tuft (Prime Alliance), Mike Tillman (Schroeder Iron) and Tyler Farrar (Jelly Belly)
Chris Horner is one of Saturn's strongmen in the defence of Danielson's lead
Jon Vaughters (Prime Alliance) back racing in the US for 2003
Jon Vaughters (Prime Alliance) helping to power the Prime Alliance effort in the final stages
The Saturn team rode tempo to limit the break's advantage
The Saturn team very much in charge of the chase
Health Net turned on the juice to try and position their man Gord
Health Net drives the peloton in the final minutes
Prime Alliance took control with the aim of delivering Jonas Carney a sprint win
Prime Alliance in the driving seat
Gordon Fraser (Health Net) proved he has lost none of his snap to take stage two

Stage 3 - March 8: Puddingstone road race, 90 miles

Images by Rob Karman/www.roadbikephotos.com/

Men

Creative filmmaking - The lead moto driver in the men's Cat 3 race had some interesting ideas for competing with OLN
Tom Danielson (Saturn) looking cool, calm and collected in his leaders jersey
As the caboose on the Saturn yellow train, race leader Tom Danielson was watched closely by the Prime Alliance squad
Matt Decanio (Prime Alliance) put his horsepower on display while trying to keep the break up the road
Matt Decanio (Prime Alliance) at the head of affairs in the main breakaway of the day
What race in Los Angeles would be complete without a little smog and a trip alongside the freeway?
For much of the race it was Saturn setting the pace while Prime Alliance kept watch
The main move of the day was composed of riders from many different teams
Trent Klasna leads the Saturn defense of Tom Danielson's GC lead
With two laps remaining, it was still all Saturn at the front of the main field
Canadian Gord Fraser (Health Net) picks up his second win in as many days while his team mates celebrate behind him in the pack

Women

Megan Elliot and Alison Dunlap attack on lap 5
Megan Elliot (Saturn) leads Alison Dunlap at the beginning of their long escape
Jeanson's diminutive size belies her powerful riding style
Mountainbike superstar Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile) leads Megan Elliot (Saturn) during their 5 lap break
With one lap to go, race leader Genevieve Jeanson is focused on bringing the break back
Even with a small team of four riders, Rona-Esker does a great job of protecting Jeanson from the wind
Team Rona-Esker chases hard with two laps to go to bring back the break
With only one lap to go it looked like the break was not going to make it as the main field could just be seen in the distance behind them
The California wildflowers of early spring provided a beautiful backdrop for part of the course
Lyne Besette (Saturn) takes the stage in front of Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker)

Images by James Doh

Jennifer Stevens (Red5 Racing), Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile) and Megan Elliot (Saturn) in a breakaway
Alison Dunlap powers the break up a hill.
Gina Hewes does her own 4-stage race... as one of the key organizers of the event!
There were many club members and family that put in long hours to make the race a success. Here Dominic Galenti marshalls the course.
The main pack in the womens' Puddingstone Road Race. Rona rode the front protecting Genevieve Jeanson's leaders yellow jersey.
With a team of only 4 riders, Rona's talented team always rode the front to protect Genevieve.
Saturn set tempo all day in the road race, eating up breakaway attempts.
A USA national team member grabs some food in the finishing straight.
The men's field at the Puddingstone Road Race, Stage 3.
Saturn and Prime Alliance drive the field.

Stage 4 - March 9: Old Town Criterium

Images by Rob Karman/www.roadbikephotos.com/

Race leader Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) rode much of the race on the protective wheels of her teammates
Karen Bockell (Rona-Esker) rode strongly in the break en route to taking the stage
The Dasani team got organized to bring back the break but their efforts would only last 1 lap due to the attacking of the Saturn team trying to get a rider across the gap
The 4 riders in the break worked well together to maintain their advantage on the field
A Saturn rider attacks in a effort to bridge across to the break, but is quickly covered by GC leader Jeanson
Karen Bockell (Rona-Esker) took the close sprint as the pack closes in.
Danielson prepares for one more defense of the jersey
Gord seriously contemplates the task ahead
Team Health Net is relaxed at the start
After one lap there was already a break with two Schroeder Iron members in it.
The Health Net team helps Saturn keep things from getting too far up the road
When Schroeder managed to get 3 out of 5 riders up the road the other teams took notice
Mike Creed (Prime Alliance) managed to slip away in a break but his 4th place in GC made Saturn nervous and they brought him back
Despite his reputation as a climber, Jonathan Vaughters leant considerable horsepower to the cause on the flats
Peter Knudsen and Jacob Erker (Schroeder Iron) made a last minute effort to break away, but their effort were for naught.
Race leader Tom Danielson looked relaxed at the back of the yellow Saturn train
Gord Fraser (Health Net) rides alongside US PRO Champ Chann McRae (Schroeder Iron) before taking his third stage in a row
Prime Alliance tries to set things up for their sprinters with Jonathan at the helm
Gord Fraser (Health Net) celebrates another stage win

Images by Steve Scott

Amber Neben (Team T-Mobile USA) missed the four-rider break, but still managed to win the bunch gallop and secure second overall
Desira Utzig (Minute Maid/Dasani/LaGrange) finished comfortably in the main pack after a fast final stage in downtown San Dimas
In the final sprint, it was Karen Bockell (Rona/Esker, L) who managed to come around Helen Kelly (TDS Womens Cycling Team, R) for the stage win
Lyne Bessette (Saturn, L) came in with the main bunch and finished 5th overall
The sprint was on all the way down to the minor placings, as everyone was keen to secure their spot on the overall classification
Gord Fraser (Health Net Cycling Team) looks at ease on the start line
Jonathan Vaughters (Prime Alliance) shows that there's still plenty of life left in his scrawny little legs, finishing 3rd overall
Katie Safford (Minute Maid/Dasani/LaGrange) rode a solid race to finish in the top 10
Katrina Grove (Team T-Mobile USA) came in just behind Safford in the San Dimas criterium, placing ninth on the stage
Lyne Bessette (Saturn) looking contemplative as she prepares herself mentally for the final stage
Nicole Brandt (Minute Maid/Dasani/LaGrange) sports a particularly athletic physique on the bike

Images by James Doh

Schroeder Iron attacked all day. Here Jake Erker and Pete Knudeson send alarm bells ringing through the peloton.
Cyclocross star Tim Johnson (Saturn) turns on the afterburners to reel in the breakaway.
Saturn riders take the whoop-de turn 3.
Tom Danielson (Saturn) locked up the yellow jersey with a devestating time trial in Stage 1. He set the new course record previously held by Tinker Juarez and Pete Knudeson
Karen Bockell (Rona-Esker), Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile), Megan Elliot (Saturn) and Helen Kelly (TDS-Salsa) formed the winning break.
Lynne Bessette (Saturn) and race leader Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) covered attacks all day to ensure Bockell's break would stay away.
Kristin Lasasso (Rona-Esker) negotiates turn 2.
Desira Utzig (Dasani) leads Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) and Amber Neben (T-Mobile) through a turn.
Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile) and Megan Elliot motor to keep the break alive.
Karen Bockell (Rona-Esker) and the charming Aussie, Helen Kelly (TDS-Salsa) ensured the break would stay away until the end.
XC World Champion Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile) was aggressive and powerful all weekend. She was also very kind off the bike. World Champ and world class!
Saturn rider puts the smack down!
The Kid's race has been a popular addition to PVSR. Here the kids line up in the staging area.
How did Helen Kelly (TDS-Salsa) podium in a close sprint with Bockell and Dunlap? She informs us it's the snappy shoe covers! We were very happy for this charismatic and talented Aussie!
Prime Alliance spent some time signing autographs for fans. They were also riding their new Pinarello Prince cycles with backwards bent forks and seatstays.
People line up for a signature.
The ladies love JV!
The race blasts by the Red Bull registration tent.
The closest race of the weekend was in Cat 4. Here Steve Ferretti (SC Velo) powers a breakaway that ended in a solo victory and 27 seconds over the field. 1 second short of overall victory!
The happy SC Velo cat 4 team. (L to R) Steve "Fast" Ferretti (2nd GC, 1st stage 4), Brian Smith, Dan Vinson (8th GC, 3rd Green Jersey, 2nd stage 4), Joe Zambrano, Josh Purch, Brian Murphy, Jared Shimizu (10th GC, 1st stage 3), Ken Trainor, Chris Wentz (7th GC).

Still more images by James Doh!

Jake Erker (Schroeder Iron) eyeballs race leader Tom Danielson (Saturn)
The men's elite pack heads down the long finishing straight.
Yes, this is about as harsh the winter is in Southern California.
Riding like 10 women, Rona-Esker's Kristin Lasasso and Karen Bockell protect Genevieve Jeanson at the head of affairs
Even the amateurs can be part of the Maillot Jaune Posse! Here the Cat 3 Race leader signs in for the crit.
Team T-Mobile have a pre-race meeting. Alison Dunlap adjusts her cleats off to the right.
Saturn women have a serious strategy meeting.
The elite men blast by registration, impressing spectators and local residents.
Saturn plays "Let's beat up on Healthnet".
Amateur racers enjoy the races as the SC Velo staff are hard at work.
Why does a hospital sponsor a race? Because Dr. Demi Hechinova is the resident Phil Liggett behind the mic!
Genevieve Jeanson and Lynne Bessette at speed.
Karen Bockell (Rona-Esker), Alison Dunlap (T-Mobile), Megan Elliot (Saturn) and Helen Kelly (TDS-Salsa) blast through turn 2.
Nicole Brandt (Dasani-MinuteMaid) tries to snap the elastic but with Genevieve on her wheel, nothin' doin'!
Genevieve Jeanson (Rona-Esker) at speed.
Jeremiah Wiscovitch (SC Velo) the current SoCal Cup Leader battled to 3rd in the Cat 3 race.

Memorial Samyn

Images by AFP Photo/Yves Boucau

Stefan van Dijk (Lotto-Domo, L) crosses the line to win the 35th Memorial Samyn in Fayt-le-Franc
Stefan van Dijk (Lotto-Domo, L) salutes from the podium with his victory bouquet