Rund um die Nürnberger Altstadt - CDM / 1.3

Germany, August 31, 2003

Photography

Images by Mario Stiehl/www.world-of-cycling.com

• Nicole Cooke (Ausra Gruodis-Safi) doing it tough in the latter stages of the race.
• Powerful Swede Susanne Ljungskog (Bik-Powerplate) sits in the saddle, turning a big gear.
• How many fingers am I holding up, asks Susanne Ljungskog (Bik-Powerplate) to an official who's had a few too many German ales.
• Susanne Ljungskog (Bik-Powerplate) leads the peloton with World Cup leader Nicole Cooke (Ausra Gruodis-Safi) in second wheel.
• Polish rider Bogumila Matusiak (Bonda-Lukowski) fights hard to hold her position as the race nears the finish.
• Always consistent Mirjam Melchers (Farm Frites-Hartol) kicks hard out of the saddle with eventual winner Diana Ziliute (Acca Due O) not far behind.
• With the whole field coming into the finish together, Mirjam Melchers (Farm Frites-Hartol) knew how important it was to stay at the head of the peloton.
• Riders in the 70-strong peloton jostle for position before the sprint.
• A bee's eye view of the podium.
• The podium - (L to R) Regina Schleicher (German National Team, 2nd), Diana Ziliute (Acca Due O, 1st) and Arenda Grimberg (Farm Frites-Hartol, 3rd).
• Winner Diana Ziliute (Acca Due O) a very happy lady after winning the eigth round of the women's World Cup.

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