38th Amstel Gold Race - CDM

Netherlands, April 20, 2003

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Men's Amstel Gold Race

Images by Jeff Jones/Cyclingnews.com

• Quick.Step-Davitamon's secret bike compartment
• Bart Voskamp (Bankgiroloterij) got in the early break of eight
• Gerolsteiner's Davide Rebellin interviewed at the start
• Victor Hugo Pena (US Postal-Berry Floor) enjoying the sunshine
• Viatcheslav Ekimov (US Postal-Berry Floor) smiles at the start
• Max van Heeswijk (US Postal-Berry Floor) interviewed at the start
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal-Berry Floor) signs on in Maastricht in front of thousands of cycling fans
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal-Berry Floor) gets through the media crush
• Frank Hoj (Team fakta)
• Scott Sunderland (Team fakta) treads carefully after signing on
• Johan Museeuw (Quick.Step-Davitamon) obliges a fan
• Frank Vandenbroucke (Quick.Step-Davitamon) with his race face on
• Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (ONCE) relaxed as always
• Danilo Di Luca (Saeco) at the start of the Amstel
• A view from the stage - the crowds were big in Maastricht
• Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) - can I go yet?
• Peter Van Petegem (Lotto-Domo) amuses himself with his micro-Game Boy at the start, as Fabien de Waele (R) looks on enviously
• The crush at the start of the Amstel
• Gregory Rast (Phonak) leads the eight man break through Berg en Terblijt after 66 km
• Fassa Bortolo drive the peloton through Berg en Terblijt, 1'20 behind the break after 66 km
• Alessio's Cristian Moreni requires some mechanical attention
• Jose Luis Rubiera (US Postal-Berry Floor) leads the six man break through Berg en Terblijt after 175 km
• Leon van Bon (Lotto-Domo) leads the peloton through Berg en Terblijt after 175 km
• Erik Zabel (Telekom) and Lance Armstrong (US Postal-Berry Floor) near the front of the peloton through Berg en Terblijt after 175 km
• Allan Johansen (fakta) at the back of the peloton through Berg en Terblijt after 175 km

Images by Elmar Krings

• Axel Merckx enjoys the sunshine at the start.
• 2001 World Champion Oscar Freire (Rabobank) zips up at the start.
• Erik Dekker (Rabobank) concentrates as he listens to his earpiece.
• ONCE teammates relax in the car before the start.
• Fabio Sacchi of Saeco looks eager to get going today.
• Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (ONCE) looking a little bored pre-race.
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal-Berry Floor) attracted attention at the start.
• Current World Cup leader Peter van Petegem (Lotto-Domo) practices his staring.
• Johan Museeuw relaxes and answers questions before the start.
• Riders amass at the very sunny start line in Maastricht
• Coast riders sticking together in their bright blues at the start.
• Erik Zabel wonders if he's left the iron on.
• Francesco Casagrande (Lampre) looking anxious to get going.
• A close-up of the press corps's most famous facial hair.

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• The race winding through the scenic Dutch countryside.
• Early on, the bulk of the peloton stayed together over the hills.
• Fassa Bortolo led the chase of the breakaway group.
• Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) did a lot of work, but didn't make it into the final selection.
• Ivan Basso (Fassa Bortolo) and Fabio Sacchi (Saeco) had a short-lived breakaway before being reeled in.
• The early break were allowed to get 2'30" ahead before the pack began to catch up to them.
• Bram Schmitz Bart Voskamp (Bankgiroloterij) worked hard in the early break.
• Hot favourite Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) worked hard all day and came second to Alexandre Vinokourov.
• Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) was fourth today.
• Danilo Di Luca of Saeco added some World Cup points to his name with his third place.
• A thirsty Di Luca grabs a drink after the finish.
• Lance Armstrong marked a lot of moves near the finish but couldn't get Vinokourov's wheel, and finished in 8th place.
• Peter van Petegem didn't have a great day, but should hold on to his lead in the World Cup competition.
• Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) made his move just before the last ascent of the Cauberg, and no one could catch him.
• Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) crosses the line to win the 2003 Amstel Gold race.
• The triumphant Vinokourov relaxes after his victory salute.
• The podium (l-r) Michael Boogerd (Ned) Rabobank,Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) Telekom, Danilo Di Luca (Ita) Saeco.
• Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) waves from the Amstel Gold podium.
• Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) holds aloft the Amstel Gold cup, presumably soon to be filled with the sponsor's beer.

Images by Jeff Tse/www.jefftse.com/cycling

• Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) was looking confident at the start. The Fassa Bortolo team spent much of the day controlling the race.
• Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) standing in front of Maastricht's Town Hall.
• Peter van Petegem (Lotto-Domo) was happy to give his predictions at the beginning of the race.
• With what looks like new wheels, how light could this edition of the Trek USPS-Berry Floor frame weigh in at?
• The peloton winds through the hills of Limburg, the only hilly region of Holland.
• The peloton stretches out on one of the longer climbs in the race.
• The breakaway group of 8 riders worked well together for 175 kilometers in front.
• Frank Vandenbroucke (Quick.Step-Davitamon) accelerating to the front on the Loorburg climb.
• Jose Luis Rubiera (US Postal-Berry Floor) worked well with his attacking companions.
• Jose Luis Rubiera (US Postal-Berry Floor) on climb number 10 of 31 climbs.
• After 210 kilometers, the attack was caught and the pace picked up.
• The US Postal-Berry Floor riders were watching out for one another in fast race today.
• Peter Van Petegem (Lotto-Domo) from Belgium was happy to retain his World Cup leader's jersey.
• Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) was not that happy with second place on his home turf.
• Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) winning the 38th edition of the Amstel Gold race.
• The legs of the winner of Amstel Gold.
• Vinokourov (Telekom) enjoying his moment on the podium.

Images by Elmar Krings

• Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) on the Cauberg
• Alexandre Vinokourov climbs the Cauberg for the third time
• The pain is showing, but Vino won't quit
• Serguei Ivanov (Fassa Bortolo ) trails Gianni Faresin (Gerolsteiner)
• It may be a tough climb, but there will be no resting
• The main bunch head for the finish
• The Posties keep it together
• Christian Vandevelde (USPS) looks relaxed
• The aggression that won Vino the Gold

Images by Siegie/vdb-online.be

• Frank Vandenbroucke (Quick.Step-Davitamon) concentrates before the race
• VDB's legs; all warmed up
• The peloton on the Cauberg
• Aitor Osa Eizaguirre pre-race
• Danilo Di Luca (Team Saeco) talks to reporters
• Di Luca looks for his next coffee
• Ruslan Ivanov (Alessio) tries to whistle
• Vino is mobbed after the race
• A grey, fluffy rabbit speaks to Vino
• Well Mr Rabbit, I think the results speak for themselves
• Got any chocolates Mr Rabbit?
• Team Telekom manager Walter Godefroot

Images by DCP/Bert Geerts

• Marc Wouters has his say after the race
• Michael Boogerd and his teammates
• Peter Van Petegem during the race
• World Cup leader, Peter Van Petegem
• The Fassos leading the peloton
• Viatchaslav Ekimov at the end of the race
• The winner, Vinoukourov, signs a t-shirt of a fan
• The peloton powers up the climb
• Beat Zberg and Oscar Freire
• Do you think they have seen the nice building
• Lance Armstrong sits in the middle of the peloton
• Does he really think I'm the favourite?

Women's Amstel Gold Race

Images by Jeff Jones/Cyclingnews.com

• Svetlana Bubnenkova (Prato-Marathon Bike) goes on the attack after 65 km, in Berg en Terblijt
• Yvonne Brunen (Powerplate-Bik) leads the peloton through Berg en Terblijt after 65 km
• Madeleine Lindberg (Nurnberger) leads a group chasing onto the back of the peloton
• Emma Davies (Great Britain) through Berg en Terblijt
• An Acca Due O rider chasing the peloton
• A T-Mobile rider leads a three woman group in pursuit of the peloton

Images by James Victor

• Oenone Wood (AIS Australia) on her solo attack, 15 seconds in front with 10km to go
• The women's podium - Olivia Gollan (AIS), Nicole Cooke (Ausrra Gradis), Edita Pucinskaite (Michela Fanini)
• Sara Carrigan (Bik Powerplate-Bik) still leads the world cup after a strong seventh