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Juan Miguel Mercado (iBanesto.com, 1st stage)
"I knew that I could gamble on my options and I jumped in search of luck and success. The sta
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ge victory was easier to obtain than the leadership. [The team] worked very well from the Alto del Mirador del Fito and on Los Lagos we repeated the manoeuvres."
"I don't know how I am going to find it from now on, because it is my first three week race, but this is a day that I will never forget."
Eusebio Unzúe (iBanesto.com director)
"The climb was very exciting and my face is full of happiness. I am very satisfied by the result, the team came together on the climb and we were rewarded with the victory of Mercado...In the Volta ao Portugal and the Vuelta a Burgos he also did well. He is in good form."
"I am also satisfied with the turns that El Chaba (Jose Maria Jiménez) did, who today finished fourth in the stage."
Oscar Sevilla (Kelme, 1st GC)
"The truth is that it is very important for me to wear the Maillot Oro, it is the first time that I have done so in a grand tour and I see my dreams being fulfilled little by little. I dedicate this to my parents who were here today."
"The team was very good during the whole day, and it worked a lot...I knew that Santi (Botero) was not feeling well and had health problems. Nevertheless I spoke with Vicente Belda and he told me that he hoped to see him get past the zone of Heusera and at least finish with Rubiera's group. Since it was not the case, in the end he let me attack."
Roberto Heras (USPS, 9th stage)
"I couldn't take the wheel of those in front because I am lacking a little rhythm. The important things is that we gained confidence and we are going to see how it develops in the mountains."
Danilo di Luca (Cantina Tollo, 15th stage)
"Today I went very well, I am satisfied with my race. I went to my maximum, and now I am hopeful for the next few days."
"The Spanish today certainly marched in force, I was only successful in looking after myself in the best possible way."
"My main objective is to finish the Vuelta with maximum condition for the World's, but I will also try to win a stage here."
Gilberto Simoni (Lampre, 50th stage)
"To go as well as I planned would have almost been a surprise. The Spanish superpowers are very motivated: The Spanish teams want to make a good impression, and also the riders who are near the end of the season and very determined. Today, the Spanish set a strong pace."
"I can only improve and I hope for the best."
Abraham Olano (ONCE, 95th stage)
"It is not necessary to look for excuses. The only thing that I know is that the sensations were real. I did not fall on the Fito, just the legs weren't working right away."
Stage 5
- Live report
Stage 5 - Full
results & report
The US Postal team, with defending champion Roberto Heras, has said that it will remain in the Vuelta despite the tragic events in the United States. Team director Johan Bruyneel told the Spanish press that "At this point, we have no intentions of abandoning the race. We will not solve anything by doing that and it will not change the terrible situation."
"I simply cannot believe what has happened, and until now our sponsors have not contacted us."
Bruyneel did not tell his riders what happened until after the finish of yesterday's stage, over two hours after the first plane hit New York. US cyclist Chann McRae was reportedly devastated. "We found out what happened when we got to our team bus. We stayed in a state of shock. We didn't know what to do."
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Colombian Santiago Botero, who became the race leader yesterday, said that he did not feel like celebrating after learning of the events in the US. "Then news left me completely cold," he said. "A chill ran down my spine and after atrocities like these, nothing can be said, I only desired to weep."
"I was satisfied to become the leader after the stage, but now no longer."
The Vuelta today observed a minute's silence before the start of stage 5 in respect for the tragic events that occurred in the US yesterday. The US Postal and Cofidis teams wore black armbands as a sign of mourning on their sleeves.
Also in today's 7th stage of the Tour de l'Avenir, all the US riders did not start.
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Jeannie Longo remains the holder of the women's World Hour Record, after Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel failed in her attempt to break it on Manchester today. After a good first 5 kilometres, Leontien lost time to Longo thereafter and finished with a commendable 43.47591 kilometres, which was considered to be a European record. However, the goal of 45.094 kilometres was out of the question today, and the Dutchwoman who admitted to be suffering from a cold, will make an future attempt in Mexico City.
The full version of the attempt (covered live on Cyclingnews) provides the background and the feelings of Leontien beforehand.
km Leontien Longo 5 6.33 6.43 10 13.14 13.21 15 20.12 19.59 20 27.13 (+0.36) 26.37 25 34.13 (+0.58) 33.15 30 41.13 (+1.20) 39.53 35 48.10 (+1.39) 46.31 40 55.11 (+2.02) 53.09 The numbers in parentheses refer to how far Van Moorsel was behind Longo's calculated schedule.
A match made in heaven: Marco Pantani riding with Richard Virenque and Frank Vandenbroucke in the same team. It may happen too, after Pantani indicated the possibility before the start of the Vuelta's fifth stage. Pantani didn't want to say any more, in case he betrayed the confidence of his sponsor, Mercatone Uno. If he succeeds, he will have the most 'popular' team amongst the Italian, French and Belgian media.
By John Alsedek
Due to the tragedies in New York City and Washington, DC yesterday, the Univest Grand Prix international amateur bicycle race scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2001 will be postponed. A new date for the event has not been scheduled.
"We feel deep remorse for the victims of yesterday's events, and for their families," said William S. Aichele, President and CEO of Univest Corporation. "We feel it is inappropriate at this time to hold the race, however, plans to reschedule are being considered."
"The Univest Grand Prix is the most prestigious amateur bicycle race in the United States," said John Eustice, race coordinator and owner of Sparta Cycling. "The Univest Grand Prix, with its international field, honours cooperation among nations. We are committed to preserving the spirit of this event."
Contestants from the United States, Canada, France, Holland and Belgium were scheduled to participate in this year's event, which travels through numerous townships and boroughs in Montgomery County.
The UCI issued a statement today saying that it was "deeply touched by the dramatic events yesterday morning in New York and Washington D.C., and wishes to express its sincere sympathies to the United States and its people during the terrible aftermath of the monstrous attacks."
"The UCI shares with the Organizing Committee of the 2001 Mountain Bike World Championships the sadness of this tragic day, and fully supports its decision to reschedule the competitions. For this reason, the Team Relay has been moved to Thursday, September 13 at 8:30 a.m. local time."
For a first up event, last Sunday's 210 km BMC San Francisco Grand Prix was by all reports a resounding success. A field of 125 riders utterly destroyed themselves on the severe slopes of Filmore and Taylor streets in front of an estimated 350,000 spectators. The winner, US Postal's George Hincapie, was the strongest man on the day and also a very popular guy. He left nothing to chance and was rewarded for his efforts.
Credit also goes to the other riders who put up the fight, the aforementioned fans, the 600 volunteers, the UCI officials, the City of San Francisco, KGO TV, KGO Radio, the staffs of Threshold and Tailwind and of course BMC Software and the other sponsors.
We already know that you enjoyed Cyclingnews' live coverage, photo's and reports of the race, but if you want to make it happen in 2002, you can let KGO TV and San Francisco know how much you appreciated it.
Comments on the TV coverage can be posted at: http://boards.go.com/cgi/KGO/request.dll?LIST&room=GRANDPRIX
Mayor Brown loved it so much that he has already said he wants SFGP back in 2002. Write to Mayor Willie Brown and tell him how much you loved it, too.
There's a lot more to organising a major urban bike race than inviting a bunch of racers to turn up. Mark Shahinian found out the background and the politics behind the SF Grand Prix. His report of the history of the San Francisco Grand Prix can be read here.
USA Cycling announced its team for the 2001 World Track Cycling Championships. Ten athletes will represent the United States at the competition, which takes place from September 26-30 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Marty Nothstein (Trexlertown, Pa.), Jeff LaBauve (Frisco, Texas), Garth Blackburn (Houston), Jame Carney (Durango, Colo.), Colby Pearce (Boulder, Colo.) and Mike Tillman (Santa Monica, Calif.) comprise the men's roster, while Tanya Lindenmuth (Trexlertown, Pa.), Tammy Thomas (Pembroke Pines, Fla.), Jennie Reed (Kirkland, Wash.) and Erin Mirabella (Chula Vista, Calif.) make up the women's squad.
The team is currently training at the Olympic Training Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo. in preparation for the event.
2000 Olympic gold medalist Nothstein, already a proven sprinter, is looking to conquer the kilometre time trial in Antwerp. The two-time world champion will also race in the Keirin. The holder of 30 national titles and seven world championship medals, Nothstein snagged bronze medals in the men's scratch and elimination races, as well as a fourth place in the match sprints at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia.
LaBauve, who competed at last year's world championships, holds four collegiate national titles and took silver medals in the Keirin and Olympic sprint, as well as a bronze in the match sprint event at the 2001 USCF Elite National Track Cycling Championships. The Louisiana native will tackle the match sprint for the U.S. team.
In August, two-time Olympian Carney, who holds more than a dozen national titles, brought home a bronze in the points race from the final World Track Cup event in Malaysia, sealing a first overall in the points standings. Carney will compete in the men's points race and the Madison. Tillman, who holds four elite national titles, took a bronze medal in the Madison, sixth place in the points race and ninth in the elimination event at the Goodwill Games in early September. Tillman will compete in the individual pursuit in Belgium for the U.S. squad.
Pearce captured two national titles in 2001 at the USCF Elite National Track Cycling Championships. He took third in the Madison and fifth in the points race at the Goodwill Games and will be looking to medal in the Madison at world championships. Blackburn snagged four first place finishes at the Southern Games in Trinidad this spring, as well as the Top International Rider honours. Blackburn will race in the men's Keirin event.
2000 Olympian Mirabella already has two national titles under her belt in the individual pursuit and points race this year. Mirabella, who has been to the Track World Championships, will be competing in the points race and individual pursuit. Thomas will take to the track in the match sprint and the 500m time trial in her first world championships appearance. She posted impressive results at the 2001 USCF Elite National Track Cycling Championships, taking second in the women's 500m time trial event.
Reed has been at world championships every year since 1995 when she broke into the scene as a junior. The 23 year old took nine first-place finishes at American Velodrome Challenge events this year, and will compete in the women's match sprint. 2000 Olympian Lindenmuth captured national titles in the 500m time trial and the match sprints at the 2001 USCF Elite National Track Cycling Championships. Competing for the third-consecutive year, Lindenmuth hopes to snag a victory in the women's match sprint and 500m time trial events.
A media conference was held on Tuesday morning, September 11 in Hamilton (Ontario) Canada, to bring together for the first time the people in charge of hosting the World Road Championships in 2003, from October 6-12. UCI president Hein Verbruggen was there, as well as ex-pro Steve Bauer, who took time from his local cycle tour company to attend and pose for photos with fans. The entire assembly was then taken for a tour of the road and TT courses.
The Honorary Board of Governors and Board of Directors for the event, including Minister Copps and other well-known Canadians from sport, business, the arts, and government. Members of this board will provide general guidance and act as high-profile ambassadors for the event. The Board of Directors will oversee the day-to-day coordination of the Championships.
The Board of Governors is as follows:
Izzy Asper (businessman)
the Honourable Brad Clark (Ontario's Minister of Transportation and a local
Member of Provincial Parliament)
the Honourable Sheila Copps (Canada's Minister of Heritage and a local
Member of Parliament)
Charmaine Crooks (IOC member and Canadian Olympian)
André Desmarais (businessman)
Francis Fox (businessman)
Curt Harnett (Canadian Olympian)
Ron Joyce (businessman)
Eugene Levy (entertainer)
Harrison McCain (businessman)
Jim Pattison (businessman)
Heather Reisman (businesswoman)
Serge Savard (former hockey player)
Martin Short (entertainer)
Belinda Stronach (businesswoman)
Dave Thomas (entertainer)
Robert Wade (Mayor of Hamilton)
Donald Ziraldo (businessman)
The Board of Directors is as follows:
Terry Anderson (businessman)
David Braley (businessman)
Steve Bauer (Canadian Olympian (and one of Canada's two Maillot Jaune
wearers))
Raffaella Candiotto (assistant to the Mayor of Hamilton)
Cecelia Carter Smith (Canadian athlete)
Ron Foxcroft (businessman)
Brian Jolly (President of the Canadian Cycling Association)
Marie Moliner (assistant to Minister of Canadian Heritage)
George Papadopoulos (businessman)
Thérèse Quigley (director of athletics, McMaster University)
Larry Russel (businessman)
While those of us outside Manhattan watched our TV screens with a sense of mounting horror and shock on Tuesday, many New Yorkers were frantically trying to track down their friends, family and loved ones. 'Corvus Corvax' was one of those new Yorkers, and his account of trying to trace his wife in the aftermath of the plane crashes brings home the personal impact of this tragedy.
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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Tech letters
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