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2002 Road World Championships - CM
Hasselt-Zolder, Belgium, October 8-13, 2002
Photography
Day 1 - October 8: Junior Women Time Trial, 11.2 km
Day 1 - October 8: U23 Men Time Trial, 33.2 km
Day 2 - October 9: Junior Men Time Trial, 23.2 km
Day 2 - October 9: Elite Women Time Trial, 23.2 km
Day 3 - October 10: Italian men training on the course
Day 3 - October 10: Elite Men Time Trial, 40.4 km
Day 4 - October 11: Junior Women Road Race, 76.8km
Day 4 - October 11: Espoirs Men Road Race, 166.4 km
Italian press conference and U23 celebrations
Day 5 - October 12: Junior Men Road Race, 128km
Day 5 - October 12: Elite Women Road Race,
128km
Day 6 - October 13: Elite Men Road Race, 256km
Day 6 - October 13: Elite Men Road Race, 256km
Images by Daniel Schamps
- Christophe Moreau (Fra) leads Dimitri Muravyev (Kaz) in their early breakaway
- Peter Wrolich (Aut), Oscar Camenzind (Swi) and David Millar (GBr) formed the second important break of the day
- The Italian team drive the pace with one lap to go
- The finish Mario Cipollini beats the best in the world
- Oscar Freire (Spa) was unlucky today, breaking two spokes with 1.5 km to go
- Laurent Jalabert (Fra) in a happy mood now that it's all over
- Mario Cipollini shows off his medal and jersey
- The riders wave their bouquets from the podium: Robbie McEwen, Mario Cipollini and Erik Zabel
Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti
- Cipo crosses the line and starts celebrating
- One of Cipo's team mates also celebrates
- The new World Road Champion
- An exhausted Zabel and McEwen in 2nd and 3rd
- Who's a happy boy then?
- All hail the king
- I like this Italian jersey…
- … but the Worlds jersey is nice too
- 2002 Road World Champion, Mario Cipollini
- Mario congratulates Erik Zabel
- Zabel congratulates McEwen
- A very happy Mario Cipollini
- The top three riders on the podium
- Podim placers (L-R), Robbie McEwen (Aus, 2nd), Mario Cipollini (Ita, 1st) and Erik Zabel (Ger, 3rd)
- Mario shows off his medal
- Mario kisses his medal
- Mario think his medal tastes funny
- Cipo just can't take his eyes off the medal
- And another kiss for good luck
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Chris Henry
- Robbie McEwen's Litespeed no changes from his standard team issue bike
- Erik Zabel's Pinarello equipped with a special Onda carbon fork
- Cipollini's Specialized S-Works
- Dylan Casey (USA) looking strong as the pack races uphill
- Thomas Konecny (Cze) hammers ahead of the flying field
- Riders in the pack wait for the expected attacks on the last hill
- No time for beer and frites for the hard-charging peloton
- Christophe Moreau dropped his breakaway companion and continued solo
- Moreau (Fra) and Muravyev (Kaz) forged ahead in an early break
- Germany's Sebastian Lang drags the peloton up the hill
- Paolo Bettini (Ita) was attentive all day
- Matthew Wilson (Aus) in the main field
- Tim Johnson (USA)and Jakob Piil (Den) near the top of the hill
- Serge Baguet (Bel) held a brief gap over the field
- Oscar Camenzind (Sui) leaps from the field at the start of the final hill
- The break of three was destined to be reeled in
- Robbie McEwen (Aus) powers up the hill in the main field
- Matt White (Aus) worked all day for the Aussies
- The peloton speeds into the bell lap
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) finds his teammates amidst the finish line mayhem
- Mario Cipollini: larger than life
More images by Fotoreporter Sirotti
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) prepares to give his victory salute, as his teammates behind him celebrate in advance
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) raises his arms as he wins
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) is the new World Champion
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) gives his biggest victory salute
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) on the podium before being awarded his jersey
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) listens to the Italian national anthem on the podium
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) smiles with his rainbow success
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) kisses his gold medal
- The World Championship podium (L to R): Robbie McEwen (Aus, 2nd), Mario Cipollini (Ita, 1st) and Erik Zabel (Ger, 3rd)
Images by AFP Photo
- Laurent Jalabert (Fra) smiles as he prepares for his last race as a pro
- Benoit Joachim (Lux) takes a turn during the men's road race
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) was clearly focussed on the job at hand today
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) wins the World Championships in front of Robbie McEwen (R.) and Erik Zabel ©
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) raises his arms as he wins the sprint
- The Italians congratulate Mario Cipollini on his win, which came as a result of perfect teamwork
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) on the podium with his flowers and rainbow jersey
- Mario Cipollini (Ita) shows off his gold medal
- The podium (L to R): Robbie McEwen (Aus, 2nd), Mario Cipollini (Ita, 1st) and Erik Zabel (Ger, 3rd)
Images by Miwako Sasaki/Japanese Cycle Sports
- A slightly sad Laurent Jalabert after finishing his last professional race
- Mario Cipollini with his brand new Specialized bike, painted in rainbow colours
- So what would they have done with it if Cipollini hadn't won?
- Franco Ballerini, Italian national selector explains how the World's were won
Images by Sabine Sunderland
- Scott Sunderland and Allan Peiper enjoying the coverage of the World Championships in true Australo-Belgian style.
Images by Lucy Power/lucypower@hotmail.com
- Australian Matt White pre-race.
- Australians checking their bike setup before the start.
- A German rider heads off to the start
- The elite men mass on the start line at Zolder.
- Christophe Moreau's break was caught with 9 laps to go.
- Alexandre Usov of Belorussia cruises through the feed zone.
- Concentration on the faces of the riders as they pace up the Pitshelling hill.
- Packed tightly together around the corner on the hill.
- Millar and Camenzind round the corner during their break (Wrolich just out of shot).
- Millar, Camenzind and Wrolich power out of the corner.
- Alessandro Petacchi and Mario Scirea are delighted with their work.
- Some very happy Italian fans.
- Canada's sole representative, Charles Dionne, finished the race in 37th place.
- Zbigniew Spruch of Poland came in 50th.
- Can't believe I got this close and couldn't focus on Oscar Freire…
Images by Gerry McManus
- David 0'Loughlin (Ire) in the thick of it in the road race.
- David 0'Loughlin (Ire) in the peloton as the bunch strings out in a corner
- David 0'Loughlin (Ire) carried the Team Ireland jersey to 65th place
Day 5 - October 12: Elite Women Road Race, 128km
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- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) crosses the line victorious in the women's road race
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) celebrates her win
- The sprint for fifth was taken by Alison Wright (Aus)
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) on the podium in her rainbow outfit
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) kisses her gold medal
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) cries on the podium
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) smiles with her medal
- The women's podium Nicole Brandli (Swi, 2nd), Susanne Ljungskog (Swe, 1st) and Joane Somarriba (Spa, 3rd)
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) can't believe that she's won
- The women's podium Nicole Brandli (Swi, 2nd), Susanne Ljungskog (Swe, 1st) and Joane Somarriba (Spa, 3rd)
- Jeannie Longo (Fra) was often seen at the front of the peloton, but was at the back when it counted at the end
- The peloton ride past the anti doping control at the finish lines
- An emotional Susanne Ljungskog is hugged by her Vlaanderen T Interim team director Christel Herremans
- Nicole Brandli (Swi) salutes from the podium as the silver medalist
- Joane Somarriba (Spa) poses with her bronze medal
- The women's podium Nicole Brandli (Swi, 2nd), Susanne Ljungskog (Swe, 1st) and Joane Somarriba (Spa, 3rd)
Images by Chris Henry/Cyclingnews.com
- An Anglo trio cruises in the peloton (l to r): Emma James (Aus), Tina Mayolo (USA), Susan Palmer (Can)
- A group off the back fights to rejoin through the pit area
- Zinaida Stahurskaia (Blr) looks to see what damage she's causing
- Amber Neben (USA) takes inventory after being involved in a late race crash
- Brandli (Swi), Somarriba (Esp), and Carrigan (Aus) in the winning break
- Madeleine Lindberg fights to rejoin the field
- Susanne Ljungskog crosses the line in the rain, in first
- Zinaida Stahurskaia was in tears at the finish, victim of a last-lap crash
- Joane Somarriba (3rd) heads to the podium
- Nicole Brandli (Sui) was second in the TT, second on the road
- Aussie Sara Carrigan was "over the moon" to have made the break, but disappointed not to have reached the podium
Images by Miwako Sasaki/Japanese Cycle Sports
- Nicole Brandli (Swi) happy with her second place
- Joane Somarriba (Spa) was delighted to finish third in a four up sprint
- Emma James (Aus) cruises to a halt after the finish of the women's race
Images by Lucy Power/lucypower@hotmail.com
- The elite women round a corner early in the race.
- Sommariba, Brandli and Carrigan work in the break before being caught by eventual winner Susanne Ljungskog
- Jeannie Longo attempts to chase down the break.
- The leading riders working hard to catch the break. Only one would be successful.
- Happy to be there...
- Olivia Gollan heads home after a hard day's work.
Day 5 - October 12: Junior Men Road Race, 128km
Images by AFP Photo
- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) wins the Junior Men's Road Race
- A Spanish rider hits the deck first precipitating a massive fall on the finish line of the junior men's race
- A German rider is forced to cross the line in a rather painful manner at the finish of the Junior Men's Road Race
- Australian Ryan Sullivan is taken to hospital after his crash in the Junior Men's Road Race
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- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) throws his arms up as he wins the Junior Men's Road Race
- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) begins his victory celebrations
- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) was first in front of Finn Jukka Vastaranta (R.) and Australian Nicholas Sanderson (C)
- Damn that feels good Arnaud Gerard (Fra) is the new World Junior Champ
- A touch of wheels on the finish line caused a massive pileup
- Riders hit the deck as the Italians rue their missed opportunity
- Some post crash cleaning up was necessary
- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) waves from the podium with his flowers and rainbow jersey
- The podium of the Junior Men's RR Jukka Vastaranta (Fin, 2nd), Arnaud Gerard (Fra, 1st) and Nicholas Sanderson (Aus, 3rd)
- Arnaud Gerard (Fra) with his gold medal
Images by Chris Henry/Cyclingnews
- Arnaud Gerard (France, right) urges on the rest of the break
- The chasing field flies through the pits
- Nicholas Sanderson (left) congratulates winner Gerard as the other leaders vent their frustration
- Arnaud Gerard (right) was clearly the happier of the two
- Arnaud Gerard gets an escort to the winner's podium
Italian press conference and U23 celebrations
Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti
- Chicchi celebrates with Anna Zugno and Vincenzo Nibali
- Francesco Chicchi and the cake
- A toast to the Italian Worlds winners
- Chicchi and Fusi
- Chicchi has another glass
- Cipollini, Scirea and Lombardi
- Martini and Ballerini
- How long do we have to be here? It looks like rain
- Bettini and DiLuca
- The Italian Worlds Elite Mens team
- Cipollini and Bettini
- Cipo decides to stand out by wearing a different top
- Another group shot
- Cipollini and Scirea
- Say cheese!
- The Italian press conference
- Bettini answers a question
- Cipollini and Bettini
- I shall answer that question by not answering
- Management has their turn
Day 4 - October 11: Espoirs Men Road Race, 166.4 km
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) wins the sprint in front of Hans Dekkers (Ned, L)
- The crash with 150m to go didn't deter those in front in the U23 men's road race
- The podium of the U23 Men's RR Hans Dekkers (Ned, 2nd and later disqualified), Francesco Chicchi (Ita, 1st) and Francisco Gutierrez (Spa, 3rd)
Images by AFP
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) raises his arms in triumph as he wins the U23 men's road race
- How good does that feel? Francisco Chicchi celebrates his win
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) scores the gold medal in the U23 men's road race
- The podium of the U23 Men's RR Hans Dekkers (Ned, 2nd and later disqualified), Francesco Chicchi (Ita, 1st) and Francisco Gutierrez (Spa, 3rd)
- The place getters wave their flowers from the podium
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) kisses his gold medal
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- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) sprints to victory in the U23 men's road race
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) wins the U23 men's road race
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) salutes from the podium in the rainbow jersey
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) kisses his medal
- Francesco Chicchi (Ita) as happy as can be
- The place getters of the U23 Men's RR Hans Dekkers (Ned, 2nd and later disqualified), Francesco Chicchi (Ita, 1st) and Francisco Gutierrez (Spa, 3rd)
Images by Jeff Tse
- A solo USA rider - add your own 'loneliness of the long-distance cyclist' gag here
- Mike Creed (USA) survived to finish , in the bunch
- Cornering hard was an essential skill on the twisty circuit
- A Swiss rider leads the survivors out of a turn
- Antonio Bucciero (Ita) launches a last-minute attack only to be swept up seconds later
Images by Lucy Power/lucypower@hotmail.com
- Unai Elorriaga Zubiaur (Spa), Gene Bates (Aus) and Andrey Pchelkin (Rus) were amongst those who stayed away for a while early in the race.
- A Russian U23 rider leads the pack around a curve.
- The 170 riders in the U23 Men's race work their way around the long corner towards the first feed zone.
- A solid block of U23 riders work their way up the hill.
- Everyone's attentive coming up the first hill of the course.
Day 4 - October 11: Junior Women Road Race, 76.8km
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Suzanne de Goede (Ned) raises her arms as she crosses the line to win the Junior Women's Road Race
Images by AFP
- The podium of the Junior Women's Road Race Claudia Stumpf (Ger, 2nd), Suzanne de Goede (Ned, 1st) and Monica Holler (Swe, 3rd)
- Suzanne de Goede (Ned) kisses her gold medal on the podium
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- The peloton race in the cool early morning sunshine on the Zolder circuit
- The Dutch team always attentive during the race
- A Spanish rider struggles after being dropped early on
- Watching the race from the big screen just after the finish
- A delighted and relieved Suzanne de Goede after crossing the line a winner
- Suzanne de Goede (Ned) talks to the media after her win
- Second placed Claudia Stumpf is actually the daughter of German sprinter Remig Stumpf
- Third placed Monica Holler (Swe) is hugged by a teammate after the finish
Day 3 - October 10: Elite Men Time Trial, 40.4 km
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Santiago Botero (Col) gave it everything today to take the gold medal in the men's TT
- Michael Rich (Ger) finished with silver, one of two Germans in the top five
- Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Spa) had a good ride to end up with the bronze medal
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- Chris Horner (USA) was aiming for a top 3, but finished in 37th
- Dylan Casey and Chris Horner (USA) reflect post-ride
- Dean Podgornik (Slo) cools off after his race
- Belgian media surround Bert Roesems after he posted the best provisional time
- Bert Roesems (Bel) talks to the media after his good ride
- Canadian Eric Wohlberg posted a good time to put him in the top 20
- Eric Wohlberg's time trial machine
- Viatcheslav Ekimov (Rus) interviewed by OLN's Ron Kiefel after his ride
- Victor Hugo Pena (Col) rolls to a halt after 40 km on the rivet
- Victor Hugo Pena (Col) describes his performance
- Fabian Cancellara (Swi) cools off after finishing
- Jacky Durand (Fra) was the subject of a lot of attention
- Nathan O'Neill (Aus) can only be described as 'disappointed'
- Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Spa) after posting the best time
- Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Spa) led away after recording the best provisional time in the men's TT
- Michael Rogers (Aus) had a great ride to finish 8th
- Marc Wauters (Bel) comes through with one lap to go
- Marc Wauters (Bel) finishes his ride
- Marc Wauters (Bel) was subjected to no small degree of attention, being Belgian
- Marc Wauters (Bel) is in the middle somewhere. No, he didn't win the TT.
- David Millar (GBR) finishes his ride, and was surprised with 6th place
- Laszlo Bodrogi (Hun) was fourth today in the TT
- Aitor Gonzalez (Spa) was good but not great, finishing in 7th
- Santiago Botero (Col) was the centre of attention after his winning ride
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- Manuel Quinziato (Ita) was the second-fastest Italian in 18th place
- Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) shows the use of the time-trial aero tongue
- Filippo Pozzato (Ita) was the fastest Italian
- Filippo Pozzato (Ita) on his way to 14th place
- Michael Rich (Ger) salvaged some German pride in the absence of Jan Ullrich
- Michael Rich (Ger) on his way to the silver medal
- Santiago Botero (Col) demonstrated that sometimes pure power is all you need
- Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) again demonstrated his time-trial strength with a fine ride to the bronze
- Laszlo Bodrogi (Hun) was just 8 seconds outside the medals
- Aitor Gonzalez (Spa) looking pleased with a strong ride
- David Millar (GBr) - no dummy-spits, just a solid ride to sixth place
- Santiago Botero (Col) enjoys that podium moment
- Santiago Botero (Col) looks reflective on the podium
- The podium L to R: Michael Rich (Ger), Santiago Botero (Col), Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa)
- Santiago Botero (Col) shows off the gold gong
- Santiago Botero (Col) and Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) on the podium
Images by Jeff Tse
- David Millar (GBr) - a splash of colour on a darkening day
- Dylan Casey (USA) - the highest-placed USA rider in 28th
- Viatcheslav Ekimov (Rus) showed that his comeback this year was no fluke with a solid 15th place
- Michael Rich (Ger) - just a few seconds off the top spot
- Michael Rogers (Aus) "drove out of every corner" to finish a creditable 8th
- Nathan O'Neill (Aus) never quite found his rhythm and the Australian TT champ could only manage 35th
- Santiago Botero passes Yuriy Krivtsov (Ukr)
Images by AFP
- Santiago Botero (Col) powers along
- Santiago Botero (Col) in close-up, his face a mask of concentration
- Santiago Botero (Col) stands in near-disbelief on the podium
- Michael Rich (Ger) setting off on the long road to silver
- Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) working hard for third spot
- Christophe Moreau (Fra) - the French star finished 16th
- David Millar (GBr) starts a ride that surprised even the confident Scot
- David Millar (GBr) Cuts a corner to save every last second
- Michael Rogers (Aus) made it a good day for Micks with his 8th place
Images by Elmar Krings
- Laszlo Bodrogi (Hun) on the way to fourth place
- Santiago Botero (Col) always looked strong
- Santiago Botero (Col) very much the tough man of the race of truth
- Dylan Casey (USA) working hard for 29th
- Jacky Durand (Fra) finished four minutes adrift in 50th
- Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) looks eager to leave his following car behind
- Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) moves back to the aero bars as he exits a corner
- Aitor Gonzalez Jimenez (Spa) was expected to do better than seventh
- Robert Hunter (RSA) carried the South African colours to 27th
- Thor Hushovd (Nor) - the big viking was 40th
- David Millar (GBr) in classic British TT pose on the way to sixth
- Christophe Moreau (Fra) on the way to 16th
- Jean Nuttli (Swi) - the Phonak rider was 23rd
- Uwe Peschel (Ger) was the second of two Germans in the top five
- Christian Poos (Lux) - the sole representative of Luxembourg, in 53rd place
- Filippo Pozzato (Ita) in an almost-Superman position
- Filippo Pozzato (Ita) looking a bit less stretched from this angle
- Manuel Quinziato (Ita) the second of two top-20 Italians
- Michael Rich (Ger) delivered a storming performance to take the silver
- Marc Wauters (Bel) was the best of the host nation's riders in 12th
Day 3 - October 10: Italian men training on the course
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- Italian technical director Franco Ballerini on the phone, as always
- Mario Cipollini (Italy) hopes to become World Champion in three days time
- Paolo Bettini and Danilo Di Luca get ready for training
- Paolo Bettini and Danilo Di Luca ready for action
- Mario Cipollini (Italy) on the road. Anyone would think it was cold.
- The Italians training on Thursday morning around the Zolder circuit
- The Italians at the 500m to go mark on the Zolder circuit
- Mario Cipollini and Paolo Bettini chat about tactics and other matters
- Mario Cipollini and Danilo Di Luca grinning and bearing the cool early morning temperatures
Day 2 - October 9: Elite Women Time Trial, 23.2 km
Images by AFP
- Zoulfia Zabirova (Rus) powers along during her hold medal winning ride in the women's time trial
Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.com
- Zoulfia Zabirova (Rus) rides to gold
- The podium of the women's TT Karin Thürig (Swi, 3rd), Zoulfia Zabirova (Rus, 1st) and Nicole Brändle (Swi, 2nd)
Images by Miwako Sasaki/Japanese Cycle Sports
- "La Suissesse" Nicole Brandli finished 2nd for the second year in a row
- Australia's Sara Carrigan rode strongly for 5th place
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- Alison Wright (Aus) finishes her ride, which gained her 13th place
- Alison Wright (Aus) talks to coach Shayne Bannan afterwards
- Cathy Marsal (Fra) went all out today, to finish 12th
- Cathy Marsal (Fra) reflects on her ride
- Favourite Leontien Van Moorsel (Ned) was surprisingly off the pace today, finishing 10th
- Joane Somarriba (Spa) looked good for a medal, but eventually finished 4th
- Amber Neben (USA) warms down after her ride
- Kim Bruckner (USA) finished 16th today
- Kim Bruckner (USA) looking relaxed after her ride
- Zoulfia Zabirova (Rus) rolls back up the finishing straight after recording the best time
Day 2 - October 9: Junior Men Time Trial, 23.2 km
Images by AFP
- The junior men's podium (L to R): Mark Jamieson (Aus, 2nd), Mikhail Ignatiev (Rus, 1st), Vincenzo Nibali (Ita, 3rd)
Images by Miwako Sasaki/Japanese Cycle Sports
- Australian Richard Moffat readies himself in the start house
- Richard Moffat powers out of a corner
- Stephen Roche gives an interview while son Nicolas waits patiently
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- Mark Jamieson (Aus) with coach Shayne Bannan after recording what would turn out to be the silver medal time
- Mikhail Ignatiev (Rus) after his winning ride
- Andreas Finnerup (Den) cools down after his ride
- Nicolas Roche (Irl) was very disappointed with his efforts today
- Nicolas Roche (Irl) riding one of dad's
- Jukka Vastaranta (Fin) finished 7th today
- Australian Richard Moffat's just after finishing
- Australian Richard Moffat's time trial bike
- Sweden's Tomas Lövkvist rode well to finish in 6th place
- Tyler Farrar (USA) is looked after by USA team staff
Day 1 - October 8: U23 Men Time Trial, 33.2 km
Images by Roberto Bettini/bettiniphoto@belgacom.net
- Lithuanian Tomas Vaitkus during his gold medal winning ride in the U23 TT championship
- Alexandr Bespalov (Rus) was good, but wasn't quite good enough to win the U23 men's TT
- Sergio Paulinho (Por) claimed the bronze medal in the U23 TT
- The U23 men's TT podium (L to R): Alexandr Bespalov (Rus, 2nd), Tomas Vaitkus (Ltu, 1st), and Sergio Paulinho (Por, 3rd)
Images by AFP
- Tomas Vaitkus in full cry in the U23 TT
Images by Miwako Sasaki/Japanese Cycle Sports
- Olivano Locatelli (C), director of Italian Vellutex team talks to Tomas Vaitkus before the start of the TT.
- Lituanian Tomas Vaitkus preparing to become the World TT champion before the start in Hasselt
- Australian Rory Sutherland warms up at the start
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- Mike Creed (USA) talks about his ride
- Mike Creed (USA) even painted his shoes for the TT
- Mike Creed's TT bike Note the absence of gears
- Mike Creed's other TT bike with gears…
- A close up of Mike Creed's 56x14
- Belarussian Viktor Rapniski had to be satisfied with 33rd place
- Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere on the look out for new talent in the U23 men's TT
- Belgian Kevin de Weert finished in 20th place
- Sergio Paulinho (Portugal) finished on the podium with the bronze medal
- Lituanian Tomas Vaitkus shortly after finishing
- Tomas Vaitkus' winning bike A Colnago, of course
Day 1 - October 8: Junior Women Time Trial, 11.2 km
Images by Roberto Bettini/bettiniphoto@belgacom.net
- Italian Anna Zugno during her gold medal winning ride in the Junior Women's Time Trial
- Tatiana Guderzo (Ita) finished with a fine silver medal in the Junior Women's TT
- Claudia Hecht (Ger) gained the bronze medal
- The Junior Women's podium (L to R): Tatiana Guderzo (Ita, 2nd), Anna Zugno (Ita, 1st) and Claudia Hecht (Ger, 3rd)
Images by Cyclingnews.com/Jeff Jones
- Luise Keller (Ger) finishes her ride in fourth place
- Did I win? Claudia Hecht (Ger, 3rd) moments after crossing the line
- Sally Cowman (Aus) finishes her ride with a 7th place
- Sally Cowman (Aus) was pretty happy with 7th
- Some of the riders had trouble with the corners today
- Paulina Fink (Pol) glides past the finish area
- Larssyn Staley (USA) was the best placed American in 6th
- Tatiana Guderzo (Ita) was the first to be mobbed
- Tatiana Guderzo (Ita) talks to the media after recording the best time so far
- Anna Zugno (Ita) was in tears after she crossed the line, knowing that she had won gold in the Junior Women's TT
- I'm so happy! Anna Zugno (Ita) talks to the media
- Anna Zugno (Ita) makes her way to the podium
- Genevieve Leblanc (Can) after crossing the line for 23rd place
- Magen Long (USA) finished in 16'45.88, the 12th best time
