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Estonian sprinter Jaan Kirsipuu has extended his contract with Vincent Lavenu's Ag2r-Prevoyance team for another two years. "That is a breath of air for me," said Lavenu, who has one of the most successful road sprinters on his squad. "I also hope that Ludovic Capelle will stay. As a matter of fact, he has the option to extend his contract for another year. I value his Belgian championship."
Although Paul van Hyte's move to CSC-Tiscal was reported a few days ago, he has not signed a contract with Bjarne Riis yet. "After the Tour, I will decide," he said yesterday in Luz Ardiden. He will discuss his situation with Lotto manager Christophe Sercu and CSC director Bjarne Riis.
25 year old Belgian Stive Vermaut has prolonged his contract with Lotto-Adecco for another year. He started with Vlaanderen 2002 in 1998, changed to US Postal in 2000, then rode for Lotto this year. He has ridden consistenly well in the mountain stages of the Tour de France, featuring in several important breaks, and is the third best placed Belgian rider in the Tour, after Axel Merckx (Domo) and Mario Aerts (Lotto).
Rabobank rider Addy Engels is in hospital after a fall during training. He underwent an operation on a muscle in his bottom. Next week, Engels will probably be able to start training again.
The Junior world track championships will be held at Trexlertown, USA, from Wednesday July 25 to Sunday July 29. Here is a brief introduction to the five British riders at the Championships:
Kieran Page: age 18, lives Ryde, Isle of Wight. Riding Men's 3km Individual Pursuit, and Points race, having attained pre-selection standards for both. In 2000 Worlds, came 5th and 6th respectively. Hopes for top 4 or better this year.
Ross Edgar: age 18, lives Ousden, Nr Newmarket, Suffolk. To ride men's sprint and kilometre time trial, having attained pre-selection standard for 200m TT. 4th in sprint at 2000 Junior track Worlds. Hopes to better this, and top 6 in Kilo.
Matthew Haynes: age 17, lives Oldham, Lancashire. To ride men's sprint, having attained minimum standard for 200m TT. Hopes for qualification via 200m TT, and to benefit from racing experience at this level.
Russell Anderson. Age 18, lives Clarencefield, Dumfries. To ride Men's 3km Individual Pursuit, after attaining minimum standard. Hopes to finish top half of field. Should gain invaluable experience. Hopes to make Scotland Commonwealth Games team (individual pursuit).
Laura Bissell: Age 18, lives Stevenage. To ride women's 2km Individual Pursuit, and Points race, after making pre-selection standard and fastest minimum standard respectively. Hoping for top half of field in both events.
The team is supported by Doug Dailey (team manager), Marshall Thomas (coach), Martin Barras (Coach, sprint), Heidi Collishaw (masseur) and Sandy Gilchrist (mechanic).
Major Races and Events
September 7-29, 2002: Vuelta
a España (GT) - Preview, stage list
May 11-June 2, 2002: Giro
d'Italia (GT) - Preview, stage list, photos
July 6-28, 2002: Tour
de France (GT) - Full preview & official route details
December 8: Superprestige
Rd 5 (Cat. 1) - Erwin Vervecken
November 29-December 4: Six
Days of Noumea (6D) - Sassone/Neuville victorious
November 26-December 1: Six
Days of Zurich (6D) - Day
6 - McGrory/Gilmore/Schnider win
December 1: Melbourne
Cup on Wheels (IM) - Scott Moller, Keirin,
Sprint, Support
races
December 2: Cyclo-cross
World Cup #2 (CDM) - Sven Nijs again
November 24-December 3: Juegos
Deportivos Centroamericanos (JR) - Final results
December 8-9: Frankfurter
Rad-Cross (Cat. 2) - Alex Mudroch, UK
National Trophy Series #4 (Cat. 3) - Roger Hammond, Grote
Prijs Industrie Bosduin - Kalmthout (Cat. 1) - Bart Wellens, Int.
Radquer Obergösgen (Cat. 2) - Björn Rondelez, Trofeo
Mamma e Papa Guerciotti (Cat. 3) - Enrico Franzoi, Premio
Egondo (Cat 3) - David Seco, Irish
cyclo-cross championships - Robin Seymour
Results: local racing
Australia - CycleWest
Promotions Omnium Series #2, Eastern
Suburbs Summer Criterium Series, Carnegie
Caulfield Tuesday criterium, Southern
Cross Junior Track Open & Madison Cup, Manly
Warringah CC, George
Town Track Carnival, Carnegie
Caulfield CC, Randwick
Botany CC, Gold
Coast CATS CC, Caesar's
Illawarra CC, Caesar's
Illawarra (track)
Denmark - Danish
cyclo-cross Post Cup #3
Italy - Gran
Premio Città di Bassano
Luxembourg - GP
De Kopstal
New Zealand - Cyco
Criterium series
Spain - Elorrio
cyclo-cross
USA - Georgia
Cross Series Championship, Chimborazo
Grand Prix cyclo-cross, Boulder
Cross Rd 6, New
Mexico State Cyclo-x Champs, Sorrento
Cyclo-x & California State Champ's, Boulder
Cross Rd 5, Verge
New England series, Northampton
CC Cyclo-cross Championships, Chris
Cross International CycloCross
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