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38th Amstel Gold Race - CDM
Netherlands, April 20, 2003
Photography
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
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