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97th Giro di Lombardia - CDM
Italy, October 18, 2003
Photography
Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti
- Good mates Paolo Bettini (L) and Igor Astarloa (R) are presented before the start
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) and Igor Astarloa (Saeco): Just keep shaking and smile
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) and Igor Astarloa (Saeco): have a chat at the start of the race
- The peloton cruise along in the early part of the Giro di Lombardia
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) crests the Madonna del Ghisallo climb during the early part of the race
- World champion Igor Astarloa in action during the Tour of Lombardy
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) was active until 30 km to go, when he retired
- Saeco's Igor Astarloa didn't have the most enjoyable day on the bike, but he did finish
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) gets ready to make his move
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) goes for it with 19 km to go. Angelo Lopeboselli (Cofidis) is chasing in the background.
- Angelo Lopeboselli (Cofidis) in discussion with Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) during their escape
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) was far too quick for Angelo Lopeboselli (Cofidis) in the sprint
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) is still one of the best one day riders in the world
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) gave a thumbs up performance
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) salutes from the podium with his winner's cup
- The podium (L to R): Angelo Lopeboselli (2nd), Michele Bartoli (1st) and Dario Frigo (3rd)
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) kisses his World Cup trophy
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) with three week old daughter Veronica on the podium
- Team Saeco is this year's World Cup team winner
Images by AFP Photo
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) pulls on the World Cup leader's jersey for the last time in 2003
- Michele Bartoli (Fassa Bortolo) has plenty of time to celebrate his victory
- Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) grins as he claims the final overall World Cup trophy for 2003
Igor Astarloa press conference
Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti
- World Champion Igor Astarloa (Saeco) smiles for the camera
- Igor Astarloa (Saeco) and team manager Claudio Corti before the press conference in Como
- Igor Astarloa (Saeco) speaks during the pre-Lombardia press conference
- Claudio Corti, Igor Astarloa and Giusseppe Martinelli - Saeco's big three
Images by Olympia Photo
- Igor Astarloa (Saeco) now in rainbow colours
