2003 Road World Championships - CM

Hamilton, Canada, October 7-12, 2003

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Day 1 - October 7: Junior Women Time Trial
Day 1 - October 7: U23 Men Time Trial
Day 2 - October 8: Junior Men Time Trial
Day 2 - October 8: Elite Women Time Trial
Day 3 - October 9: Elite Men Time Trial
Day 4 - October 10: Junior Women Road Race
Day 4 - October 10: Espoirs Men Road Race
Day 5 - October 11: Junior Men Road Race
Day 5 - October 11: Elite Women Road Race
Day 6 - October 12: Elite Men Road Race

Day 6 - October 12: Elite Men Road Race

Images by Mark Zalewski/Cyclingnews.com

• Bobby Julich (USA) was forced to abandon early due to bike problems
• Bobby Julich (USA) finds the safety of the tent
• The early break led by Bjornar Vestol (Nor) from Koos Moerenhout (Ned) and Victor Pena (Col)
• Floyd Landis (USA) in the middle of the pack
• Scott Davis (Australia) during the race
• Ben Day's Masil bike in the pits
• Matt Hayman (Australia) staying attentive next to Dario Frigo (Ita)
• Scott Sunderland (Australia) called it a day with a lap to go
• Levi Leipheimer (USA) rode well for his teammates
• Alejandro Valverde (Spain) makes his way through the crowd at the finish
• George Hincapie (USA) rolls in, tired.
• Igor Astarloa's winning Cannondale machine
• Peter Van Petegem's Eddy Merckx

Images by Jon Devich/www.epicimages.us

• US rider Chris Baldwin.
• Guido Trenti (USA) follows teammate David Clinger.
• Canada's Eric Wohlberg.
• Fans watch as the group descends Claremont.
• The jerseys of the world.
• An attack launches from the front of the peloton.
• Chris Horner (USA) tries a late race attack.
• George Hincapie (USA) accelerates from a turn.
• New world champion gives his thumbs up a job well done.
• Fabio Sacchi (Italy) gets some mechanical help from the Italian team car.
• The group slows and bunches up.
• George Hincapie (USA) mid-pack.
• The peloton passes by the fall colors.
• Australia's Matt White.
• Koos Moerenhout spent lots of time off the front by himself today.
• Chris Horner (USA) cools off on the climb.
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) tries to escape the peloton.
• Oscar Freire (Spain) helped with team work today to get two teammates on the podium.
• New TT world champion David Millar (Great Britain) rides in the road race.
• The peloton passes by the Hamilton city skyline.
• The break that tried to get away.
• Another shot of the break.
• Floyd Landis (USA) covers the front of the group on the climb.
• The break gets caught.
• Mark Walters (Canada) lays into a turn.
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) comes in solo for the win.
• Alejandro Valverde (Spain) takes the sprint for second over Peter Van Petegem.
• Peter Van Petegem (Belgium) looks happy with the bronze.
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) shows the emotion of being World Champ.
• The top three (L to R): Alejandro Valverde (Spain, second), Igor Astarloa (Spain, first) & Peter Van Petegem (Belgium, third).

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• The peloton all together early in the race
• It might be France
• The peloton strings out on a descent
• The Italian team in control
• The early break: Bjornar Vestol (Nor), Koos Moerenhout (Ned) and Victor Pena (Col)
• Spectators cheer the riders through the start/finish
• The peloton works its way up a climb with the Hamilton in the background
• Fabio Sacchi (Italy) leads a couple of countrymen in a turn
• The crowd enjoys the unseasonal Fall sunshine
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) rides in the peloton before his decisive break
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) crosses the line to win the 2003 World's
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) celebrates as the rest fight it out for second
• Alejandro Valverde (Spain) is delighted with his second place, and Spain's 1-2
• Van Petegem and Bettini show the disappointment as Valverde claims the silver
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) looks very satisfied with his rainbow jersey and gold medal
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) was grinning from ear to ear on the podium
• The podium (L to R): Alejandro Valverde (2nd), Igor Astarloa (1st) and Peter Van Petegem (3rd)
• Real gold tastes so good
• Silver medalist Alejandro Valverde stands with winner Igor Astarloa on the podium
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) gave a thumbs up performance
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) shows off his gold medal
• Igor Astarloa can hardly believe he's won
• Peter van Petegem (Belgium) congratulates Igor Astarloa

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• Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands, middle) powered along solo for two laps from lap 5 to 7 until Victor Hugo Peña (Colombia, front) and Bjørnar Vestøl (Norway, back) bridged up to Moerenhout, amassing a lead of almost three minutes.
• With 14 laps down and 7 to go, Philippe Gilbert of Belgium made a move and was joined by Cristian Moreni (Italy), Trenti (USA), Rinero (Fra), Wegmann (Ger), Den Bakker (Ned), Beat Zberg (Swi) and Mancebo (Spa).
• The chase behind was largely controlled by members of the Italian national team, who were vigilant in reducing the break's lead to around 30 seconds at the end of the sixth lap.
• Robert Betz (far L) and his friends were lucky enough to watch the World's from the comfort of his own porch.
• For those not so fortunate to reside on the course, there were still plenty of other viewing opportunities available.
• The peloton reached speeds of over 80 kilometres an hour on the descents.
• With just a few laps remaining, the peloton was still largely intact.
• The 100-strong peloton make their way up the Claremont Access climb.
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) reaps the rewards of his opportunistic riding as he soloes across the line to claim the 2003 World Road Championship.
• Triumphant Spaniards Alejandro Valverde (Spain) and Igor Astarloa (Spain) share their delight on the podium.

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• Levi Leipheimer (USA) waves to his fans at sign on
• George Hincapie (USA) and friend
• Scott Sunderland (Australia) very happy to be in Hamilton
• Francesco Casagrande (Italy), cheerful as always
• Bobby Julich (USA) gets ready
• Matt White (Australia) thinks he's at the world gurning championships
• Luca Paolini (Italy) and Paolo Bettini (Italy) talk tactics
• Guido Trenti (USA) before the start
• Canadian National Champion Dominique Perras
• Top North American Michael Barry (Canada) finished seventh
• Tuck in!
• John Lieswyn (USA) rides at the front up Claremont Access
• The peloton gets going
• the Italian team pace Bettini back
• Bobby Julich (USA) early in the race before bike problems forced him to abandon
• Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands) alone on the Beckett Dr. climb
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) during his breakaway attemnpt
• Chris Horner (USA) rides in the pack
• Spectators even took to the trees to get a view of the racing
• Mark McCormack (USA) leads team-mate Fred Rodriguez
• David Millar (Great Britain) solos up one of the many climbs
• The Devil - has he acquired official status? Be very afraid...
• Mark McCormack (USA) descends Claremont Access
• Bjornar Vestol (Norway) and Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands) lead the break
• The peloton hammers up a climb
• Chris Horner (USA) attacks with three laps to go
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) claims the win
• Sometimes it's just great to see a grown man cry!
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) is congratulated by a supporter
• David Millar and Roger Hammond (Great Britain) roll in to finish with Fabian Wegmann (Germany)
• Levi Leipheimer (USA) finishes
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) was understandably emotional after his win
• The top three on the podium
• Peter Van Petegem (Belgium) was happy with bronze
• The winning bike

A fan's-eye-view blow-by-blow by Oscar E Retamal

• The peloton on Queen St. two minutes into the race
• The peloton starting to go up Beckett Dr.
• Team cars follow close behind
• The front of the peloton after 1h22min of racing below 38 kph
• Bobby Julich (USA) at the back of the peloton
• Bobby Julich (USA) at the very back on Claremont Access due to mechanical problems
• The first break after two hours made by Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands)
• Yes, you, hurry up! - the peloton, 1min30s behind the Dutch break
• Victor Hugo Peña (Colombia) made a move to chase the young Dutchman
• The peloton reluctant to chase the Dutchman and the Colombian
• Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands) zooming along on Fennell Ave
• Colombian Victor Hugo Peña one minute behind Moerenhout
• The peloton not chasing, 1min08s behind Peña
• After some 100 km, Moerenhout was still at the front...
• ...but Pena is just 20s behind him
• The peloton 2min10s behind Peña, as the Italians and Spaniards try to decide what to do
• After 3 hours of racing Peña and Moerenhout were still up front, starting the descent of James Mtn Rd.
• Peña and Moerenhout are joined by Bjørnar Vestøl (Norway) in the hairpin turn before the James Mountain Rd. descent
• Hey! I've seen that mustache before; hmmmm
• The Italians decide to take control of the situation after the gap stretches to 3 minutes
• La squadra azzura chasing down, with Bettini protected at the back
• The peloton will go over 40 kph average now that the Italians picked up the pace
• Its 2km downhill from here to Main St.
• The peloton gets really stretched out in that turn...
• The three men break at Fennel Ave after 3 1/2 hrs of racing
• The Italians doing hard work, cutting the break by half
• The break now becomes a four men pack with Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara
• The peloton is 30s behind now, and there is some suffering going on for some riders
• The four men break still at large after 4 hours
• The peloton still 30s behind before going down hill at James Mtn Rd.
• The back of the peloton
• The break is caught and it's the Spaniards and Italians setting the pace now. Victor Hugo Peña abandoned after having mechanical problems
• Paolo Bettini (Italy) feeling comfortable behind the Italian/ Spanish train
• After a few showers in the morning, the skied cleared with a gusty wind
• After some five hours of racing the peloton gets a bit disorganized
• The front is very spread out, seeing riders go to the front and back all the time
• The peloton almost going single file before the descent
• The peloton gets organized again, just a few more laps to go
• Just two laps to go, and the Italians are controlling the pack again
• The peloton picks up the pace to get a small pack in the front
• Igor Astarloa (Spain) making the decisive move at Claremont Access; he gets a six second gap and it's all he needs to stay away on the decent and cross Main St. triumphantly as the new world champion.

Images by Marek Lazarski

• Axel Merckx (Belgium) chats with the press.
• Cezary Zamana (Poland) joined a late break instigated by Chris Horner (USA) with two laps to go.
• The elite men's peloton riding through the streets of Hamilton was an awesome sight.
• The blue train of the squadra azzura were ever-attentive throughout the race, but Paolo Bettini couldn't react when it counted.
• Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands) established an early break on the fifth lap, before being joined by Victor Hugo Peña (Colombia) and then big Norwegian Bjørnar Vestøl.
• The early break driven by Victor Hugo Peña (Colombia) and Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands).
• Early escapees Victor Hugo Peña (Colombia) and Koos Moerenhout (Netherlands) managed to survive for seven laps before being caught by the peloton.
• A Blair Witch Project's-eye view of the race.
• Michael Boogerd (Netherlands) sits comfortably in second wheel.
• The Canadian team certainly had the home-town advantage, with Michael Barry their best-placed finisher in 7th place.
• The imposing figure of Tom Boonen (Belgium) leading the charge.
• The Italian and American teams were well represented in the latter stages of the race.
• Many riders opted for some lightly-tinted sunglasses after an early bout of rain.
• As the sun came out, the peloton's speed increased dramatically down the fast descent on the dual carriageway of Claremont Access.
• Dawid Krupa (Poland) sits tight within the bunch.
• John Lieswyn (USA) felt the effects of the high speed in the closing stages of the race, withdrawing before the finish.

Day 5 - October 11: Elite Women Road Race

Images by Jon Devich/www.www.epicimages.us

• Fans showed support for Genevieve Jeanson even in her absence today.
• Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli (France) rides the front of the women's field through the fall foliage.
• The women's shadows grow late in the day.
• Margaret Hemsley (Australia) attacks the descent.
• Dede Demet-Barry (USA) rode hard today to eventually finish 11th.
• Canada's Manon Jutras rides next to Joanne Kiesanowski (New Zealand) on the Claremont Climb.
• The women's peloton tackles the difficult Claremont climb.
• Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli leads the women's field.
• Britain's Nicole Cooke leads the last lap chase for Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli.
• Susanne Ljungskog and Mirjam Melchers bump on the way to the line.
• Lynne Bessette (Canada) cruises across the line spent after the day's effort.
• The women's road race podium (L to R): Mirjam Melchers (Netherlands, second), Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden, first) and Nicole Cooke (Great Britain, third)
• New women's world champ Susanne Ljungskog.

Images by Mark Zalewski/Cyclingnews.com

• Susanne Ljungskog's winning bike with the number one already on it.
• Ever the professional, Nicole Freedman shows us that warming-up on a trainer isn’t as easy as it looks
• “I think I might need more water.” The U.S.’s Kim Anderson calls on the radio.
• Christine Thorburn (USA) grabs a drink at the feed zone
• Third place Nicole Cooke enjoys a moment in her team tent before the awards

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• The peloton, still mostly togeher at the crest of a climb
• The bunch starts to stretch as the pace hots up
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) rides in the lead group during a lull in the action
• Jeanie Longo (France) stayed away from 25km-to-go until the final climb
• Jeanie Longo (France) on her gutsy solo breakaway
• The chasers in hot pursuit
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) just edges to the front in the finale - a close one!
• It was very close in the sprint to decide the women's road race, but Susanne Ljungskog (2nd L) just got there
• Ljungskog (2nd L) lunges for the line to beat Melchers (L) and Cooke (R)
• Relief for Ljungskog as she wins the sprint
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) with her flowers and medal
• The Elite Women's podium (L to R): Mirjam Melchers (2nd), Susanne Ljungskog (1st) and Nicole Cooke (3rd)
• Victory tastes sweet for Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) again
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) chomps her medal. Explanations for why medal-winners do this to letters@cyclingnews.com, please...

Images by AFP

• The Spanish contingent lead the head of the peloton in the opening lap of the road race.
• Manon Jutras (Canada) leads the women's field up the Claremont Access climb.
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden, 4th R) and Mirjam Melchers (Netherlands, 3rd R) gather at the front of the peloton to chase down lone escapee Jeannie Longo Ciprelli (France).
• On the final lap, Jeannie Longo Ciprelli (France) was still leading the race, but a concerted chase by the favourites caught the Frenchwoman with just two corners remaining.
• In the sprint to the line, Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) pips Mirjam Melchers (Netherlands) by the narrowest of margins.
• An emotional Susanne Ljungskog comes to terms with what she has just achieved.

Images by Robert Naish/www.bikecrazie.com

• Early in the race, the pack on Claremont Access
• Even the early stages saw some hard efforts
• Hamilton's own Sue Palmer-Komar
• Kristin "no relation" Armstrong (USA) was second-placed US rider, in 29th
• Lyne Bessette (Canada) and Joanne Kiesanowski (New Zealand) ride over the painted roads
• Dede-Demet Barry (USA) attacked all day
• Jeannie Longo Ciprelli (France) off the front in a brave attack.
• Nicole Cooke (Great Britain) attacks on the inside trying to bridge up to Longo while Ljungskog and Melchers look on
• Nicole Cooke (Great Britain) gets a gap
• Mirjam Melchers (Netherlands) awaits the verdict
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) - not sure she's won yet
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) after getting the official result
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) ready for a change of jersey
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) salutes the crowd
• How pleased is Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden)?
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) on the podium, delighted. As you would be.
• Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) proves it's gold - or is she just hoping there's chocolate in there?
• The podium: Mirjam Melchers (2nd), Susanne Ljungskog (1st) and Nicole Cooke (3rd)
• Telemarketers always call at the worst times

Day 5 - October 11: Junior Men Road Race

Images by Jon Devich/www.www.epicimages.us

• The peloton rides through the mist early in the morning.
• USA's Zachary Taylor looking a little worse for the wear after a crash.
• Riders pass over the painted Hamilton streets.
• The new junior world champion Kai Reus.
• Aussie rider Matt Goss makes his way up the climb during a solo break.
• Alexandr Kovdiy of Kazakhstan rides here to reel in Matt Goss.
• The peloton bunches up on the climb.
• Latvian rider Ivo Vilumos.
• US rider Zak Grabowski lays into a turn.
• Lukaz Fus on his way to third place.
• David Klyne of Australia leads Bulgarian rider Viktor Tonev.
• The junior peloton takes a high speed turn.
• Latvian rider Kristofers Racenjs.
• A German junior concentrates mid pack.
• Kai Reus crosses the line with plenty of time to celebrate.
• Anders Lund wins the sprint for second.
• Kai Reus gives thanks for his world becoming the new world champion.

Images by Mark Zalewski/Cyclingnews.com

• A crash in the feed zone took out Zach Taylor, among others
• Zachary Taylor (USA) gets going after a fall
• Zachary Taylor (USA) bearing the marks of his crash
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) wins the Junior Men's Road Race
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) celebrates his victory

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Kai Reus (Netherlands) crosses the line 14 seconds clear of the field
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) celebrates as the peloton aproach the line behind him
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) has a big gap on the peloton
• Anders Lund (Denmark) wins the sprint for second place ahead of Lukaz Fus (Czech Republic)
• The junior men's podium: Anders Lund (Denmark), Kai Reus (Netherlands )and Lukaz Fus (Czech Republic)
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) shows off his medal
• The top three salute the crowd from the podium
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) smiles - it's been a good world's for the Dutch juniors
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) and the obligatory medal-chewing pose

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• Kai Reus (Netherlands) focused on the big task at hand
• Matthew Goss (Australia) gets ready for an aggressive day
• They're in there somewhere
• The peloton climbs on a misty Hamilton morning
• Canada's Brandon Crichton rides in the peloton
• Climbing in the mist
• Matthew Goss (Australia) attacks
• Alexandr Kovdiy (Kazakhstan) chases Gross
• Brandon Crichton (Canada) tries to split the group
• Zachory Taylor (USA) bloodied by a crash but not unbowed
• Riders spread across the road on a descent - time to relax for a moment
• Eventual winner Kai Reus (Netherlands) strings out the group
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) works hard on the front
• Pieter Jacobs (Belgium) leads the bunch
• Mauro Finetto (Italy) tucks deep on a descent
• Matthew Goss (Australia) is dropped after his hard attack earlier in the race
• One of many attacks that didn't stick
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) celebrates as the peloton comes round the corner behind him
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) crosses the line with plenty to spare - and can hardly believe he's won
• Anders Lund (Denmark) wins the sprint for second place
• John Devine (USA) crosses the line on foot after a mechanical problem
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) gives thanks
• Kai Reus (Netherlands) waves from the podium
• The podium: Anders Lund (Denmark, second), Kai Reus (Netherlands, first) and Lukaz Fus (Czech Republic, third)
• The orange-clad band celebrates Kai Reus' win

Day 4 - October 10: Espoirs Men Road Race

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• The Italian team brought their TV to watch the race... or pass the time with a movie for the early laps.
• The Dutch team watches the TV coverage
• Patrick McCarty (USA) grabs his feed bag
• The Devil waits for some action
• Kristian Ellertsen (Norway) during the U23's race
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) was very very happy with his victory
• Mike Creed (USA) was pretty exhausted after his race
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) enjoys the walk in his rainbow jersey

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) enjoys the walk in his rainbow jersey
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) raises his arms as he crosses the line just ahead of a disappointed Johan Van Summeren (Belgium)
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) claims victory as Johan Van Summeren (Belgium) curses his narrow defeat
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) can hardly believe he's won
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) beams from the podium
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) kisses his medal
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) adjusts his medal
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) smiles on the podium
• The under-23 men's podium: Johan Van Summeren (Belgium), Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) and Thomas Dekker (Netherlands)
• Sergey Lagutin (Uzbekistan) with Ernesto Colnago after the ceremony

Day 4 - October 10: Junior Women Road Race

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• The junior women's pack in the fog at the start of lap 2
• Sara Peeters (Belgium) leads the junior women through at the end of the first lap

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• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) beats Irina Tolmacheva (Russia) to win the junior women's race
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) in the rainbow jersey
• One of the Australian team - Candice Sullivan, Stephanie Williams and Kate Nichols all made the top ten
• Irina Tolmacheva (Russia) took a spill and cut her chin
• The lead group on a misty morning's racing
• The junior women ride up one of the course's tough climbs
• Irina Tolmacheva (Russia) rides in the bunch on her way to second place
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) celebrates as she crosses the line
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) gives her medal a nibble.

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) begins to celebrate as she crosses the line
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) gives a two-armed victory salute
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) still triumphant
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) knows for sure she's won
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) on the podium to pick up her rainbow jersey. She looks pretty happy about that.
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) waves to the crowd
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) smiles on the podium
• The junior women's podium: Irina Tolmacheva (Russia), Loes Markerink (Netherlands), & Sabine Fischer (Germany)
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) gets dental with her medal
• The top three smile from the podium
• Loes Markerink (Netherlands) reflects on her second medal of these championships

Day 3 - October 9: Elite Men Time Trial

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• Michael Rogers (Australia) finishes his ride, marginally ahead of Uwe Peschel (Germany)
• Michael Rogers (Australia) sits by the finish
• Isidro Nozal (Spain) rehydrates
• Uwe Peschel (Germany) takes a seat after his ride
• David Millar (Great Britain) can finally claim the World Time Trial Championship

Images by Jon Devich/www.www.epicimages.us

• David Millar (Great Britain) demonstrates perfect form on his way to a long-awaited time trail rainbow jersey
• Michael Rogers (Australia) cruises round a corner
• Michael Rogers (Australia) powers to the silver
• Uwe Peschel (Germany) on the way to bronze
• Uwe Peschel (Germany) looks like he knows he's on for a good time
• Viatcheslav Ekimov (Russia) provided inspiration for masters everywhere with a fine seventh place
• Viatcheslav Ekimov (Russia) looked as powerful as ever in the time trial
• Igor Gonzales de Galdeano (Spain) started strongly but dropped out in the last few kilometres with a cramp.
• Levi Leipheimer (USA) was the fastest North American, in 13th place
• Bobby Julich (USA) finished just seven seconds behind Leipheimer
• Bobby Julich (USA) used unusual oval chainrings
• Eddy Seigneur (France)
• Eddy Seigneur (France) passes Bjørnar Vestøl (Norway)
• Benoit Joachim (Luxembourg) displays end-of-season tan lines
• Jean-Francois Laroche (Canada)
• Mitja Mahoric (Slovenia)
• Glen Mitchell (New Zealand) on the way to 38th
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) carried the South American nation's hopes to 32nd place
• Marlon Perez Arango (Colombia) was not far behind compatriot Pena in 37th
• Bert Roesems (Belgium) tries to hide behind his aero bars
• Eric Wohlberg (Canada) focuses
• Eric Wohlberg (Canada) rides to 25th place

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• David Millar (Great Britain) takes a corner
• David Millar (Great Britain) coming home well in front
• David Millar (Great Britain) crosses the line, knowing that he's won
• David Millar (Great Britain) clenches his fist after assuring the victory
• David Millar (Great Britain) does it at last
• David Millar (Great Britain) salutes in his new rainbow jersey
• David Millar (Great Britain) salutes from the podium as the winner of the men's TT
• The Elite Men's podium (L to R): Michael Rogers (2nd), David Millar (1st) and Uwe Peschel (3rd)
• David Millar (Great Britain) smiles with his bouquet and medal
• David Millar (Great Britain) with gold medal
• Evgueni Petrov (Russia) finishes 16th
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) is more of a climbing than a TT specialist
• Viatcheslav Ekimov (Russia) rides in the time trial
• Igor Gonzales de Galdeano dropped out with a back problem after a strong start
• Isidro Nozal (Spain) almost home
• Isidro Nozal (Spain) powers in to the finish
• Michael Rich (Germany) hammers home for fourth place
• Michael Rich (Germany) makes a huge final effort
• Michael Rogers (Australia) looking confident
• Michael Rogers (Australia) finishing fast
• Michael Rogers (Australia) knows he's done a good ride
• Michael Rogers (Australia) almost there
• Michael Rogers (Australia) recovers after his huge effort
• Michael Rogers (Australia) celebrates on the podium with winner David Millar and third-placed Uwe Peschel
• Michael Rogers (Australia) gives us a smile
• Michael Rogers (Australia) with officials after the award ceremony

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• Levi Leipheimer (USA) looking hungry!
• Bobby Julich (USA) turned in a creditable ride
• Igor Gonzales de Galdeano (Spain) pulled out with a cramp while about fifth on split times
• Dario Frigo (Italy) on the way to sixth place
• Uwe Peschel (Germany) makes a huge effort on the way to bronze
• Michael Rich (Germany) gives it some
• Michael Rogers (Australia) goes hard in a corner
• Michael Rogers (Australia) salutes from the podium
• David Millar (Great Britain) span up the hills (note the low gear) where others tried to hammer
• David Millar (Great Britain) obviously had a working front derailleur this time!
• David Millar (Great Britain) gives a big smile as he pulls on the rainbow jersey
• David Millar (Great Britain) tells a reporter how he feels
• David Millar (Great Britain) looks thoughtful at the press conference
• David Millar (Great Britain) rides off to celebrate after the award ceremony

Images by Marek Lazarski

• Attila Arvai (Hungary) on his way to... last. Not a great feeling.
• Andrey Mizourov (Kazakhstan) had a good ride to finish in the top 30.
• Bert Roesems (Belgium) doesn't have time to wipe his face - he's on his way to a top 10!
• Ben Day (Australia) had a great ride to finish 11th.
• Bobby Julich (USA) finished 15th.
• Bjørnar Vestøl (Norway) doing it tough.
• Bert Roesems' (Belgium) lanky figure served him well on a tough parcours.
• Dmitriy Fofonov (Kazakhstan) rides to a top 20 finish.
• Dawid Krupa (Poland) powers through the pain barrier.
• Ireland's David McCann finished with a respectable although slightly disappointing result in 26th place.
• David Millar (Great Britain) rode the race of his life to claim the world TT title.
• Dario Frigo (Italy) had excellent form to finish in sixth place.
• David Millar (Great Britain) conquered his demons with a terrific win.
• Eric Wohlberg (Canada) grits his teeth.
• Now you see why...
• Eugen Wacker did Kyrgyzstan proud with his 12th place finish.
• Fabian Cancellara was the best of the Swiss in 19th.
• Glen Mitchell (New Zealand) flying the Kiwi flag.
• Gustav Larsson (Sweden) was the best Swedish rider in 17th place.
• GO IGORRRR! Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spain) experienced breathing difficulties in the closing stages, forcing him to quit the race.
• ANOTHER IGORRRR! This time it's Igor Pugaci (Moldavia), who experienced no such problems.
• Almost winner of the Vuelta, Isidro Nozal Vega (Spain) rides to a fine fifth place.
• Jean-Francois Laroche (Canada) wasn't quite last, but wasn't far from it.
• Jean Nuttli (Switzerland) finished 22nd.
• Jean-Francois Laroche (Canada) looks like he's blown a gasket.
• Hungarian TT specialist Laszlo Bodrogi was some way off his best today, finishing 15th.
• Levi Leipheimer (USA) continued his solid form following the Vuelta a España.
• Marc Wauters was the best-placed Belgian, taking eighth place.
• Marc Wauters (Belgium) powers along on his Colnago.
• Marlon Alirio Perez Arango (Colombia) labours on his bike.
• Pre-race favourite Michael Rich (Germany) finished fourth.
• Aussie Michael Rogers rode superbly to claim the silver medal.
• Mitja Mahoric (Slovenia) finished second last.
• Pawel Zugaj (Poland) on his way to 38th place.
• Pawel Zugaj (Poland) rides a very Corima-esque looking frame.
• Raivis Belohvosciks (Latvia) looks like he's going to cry. Well, he was DQ'd...
• Raivis Belohvosciks suffers behind his shades.
• Robert Nagy (Slovakia) receives some words of encouragement from his manager.
• Ruslan Ivanov (Moldavia) adopts an excellent aero position.
• Sergiy Matveyev (Ukraine), on the other hand, has trouble holding his tuck position, choosing to rest his hands on the bars.
• Always a threat in time trials, Serguei Gontchar (Ukraine) wasn't at his best today.
• French hope Sylvain Chavanel (France) giving it plenty.
• Tomas Vaitkus (Lithuania) suffered considerably, finishing in 40th place.
• German TT machine Uwe Peschel slips it up a notch to come home for the bronze medal.
• Uwe Peschel's manager likes what he sees.
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) only managed 31st place today.
• Always consistent Viatcheslav Ekimov (Russia) finishes in seventh place.
• Victor Hugo Pena (Colombia) clicks down a gear.
• The motorcade made sure the roads were vehicle-free throughout the race.

Day 2 - October 8: Elite Women Time Trial

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• Joane Somarriba (Spain) takes the first corner
• Joane Somarriba (Spain) can't believe she's done it
• Good as gold: Joane Somarriba (Spain) puts the bite on the medal
• The Elite Women's podium (L to R): Judith Arndt (2nd), Joane Somarriba (1st) and Zoulfia Zabirova (3rd)

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• Judith Arndt (Germany) looks pleased to be on her way to a silver medal
• Zoulfia Zabirova (Russia) made the podium for the second year running
• Lada Kozlikova (Czech Republic) turned in a strong ride for seventh place
• Dede Demet-Barry (USA) gives it her all
• Lyne Bessete (Canada) finished 15th in front of a home crowd
• Olivia Gollan (Australia) is a strong contender for Saturday's women's road race
• Loes Gunnewijk (Netherlands) gib gas!
• Nataliya Kachalka (Ukraine) takes a corner
• Joane Somarriba (Spain) celebrate her win with the now-traditional medal-chewing ceremony
• Joane Somarriba shows off her gong

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• Joane Somarriba (Spain) heading for the win
• Judith Arndt (Germany) working hard for her silver medal
• Zoulfia Zabirova (Russia) wasn't quite able to repeat last year's winning ride
• Zoulfia Zabirova (Russia) concentrates as she rides toward the bronze medal
• Karin Thürig (Switzerland) was just outside the medals this year
• Geneviève Jeanson (Canada) was fifth on a course many expected to suit her
• Dede Demet-Barry (USA) in another 'going as hard as you can' pose
• Kristin Armstrong (USA) was fooled by the wind but managed a creditable 13th
• Lyne Bessete (Canada) rides in the time trial toward 15th place
• Olivia Gollan (Australia) makes a big effort on one of the climbs
• Sara Carrigan (Australia) was disappointed not to finish better than 18th
• The women's podium: Judith Arndt (Germany), Joane Somarriba (Spain) & Zoulfia Zabirova (Russia)
• Judith Arndt (Germany) looks reflective on the podium
• Joane Somarriba (Spain) at the post-race press conference

Day 2 - October 8: Junior Men Time Trial

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• Mikhail Ignatiev (Russia) in action during the Junior Men's TT
• Mikhail Ignatiev (Russia) smiles on the podium with his winner's bouquet
• Mikhail Ignatiev (Russia) thinks "gold is real"
• The junior men's podium (L to R): Dmytro Grabovskyy (2nd), Mikhail Ignatiev (1st) and Viktor Renäng (3rd)

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• Fabio Sabatini (Italy) en route to 16th place
• A big effort from Steven Cozza (USA)
• Thomas Frei (Switzerland) out of the saddle and hammering
• Theo Hardwick (Ireland) goes hard on his way to 51st place
• Christian Meier (Canada) was 55th
• Samuel Lee (Australia) was disappointed with 52nd place
• One of the Flying Velits Brothers from Slovakia
• Mikhail Ignatiev (Russia) celebrates a successful defence of his title
• The junior men's podium: Dmytro Grabovskyy (Ukraine), Mikhail Ignatiev (Russia), & Viktor Renäng (Sweden)

Day 1 - October 7: U23 Men Time Trial

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• Marcus Fothen (Germany) in action during the U23 Men's TT
• Marcus Fothen (Germany) with big grin and gold medal
• Marcus Fothen (Germany) looks happy with himself on the podium
• The U23 men's podium (L to R): Niels Scheuneman (2nd), Marcus Fothen (1st) and Alexandr Bespalov (3rd)

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• Marcus Fothen (Germany) on his way to victory in the Espoir men's time trial.
• Peter Dawson (Australia) - one of the two Australians in the U23 time trial finished 25th.
• Alexandr Bespalov (Russia) on the way to third place.
• Ella Rigotto (Italy) looking forward to the finish.
• Marcus Fothen on the podium as his national anthem is played.
• Blame Canada! A mountie salutes Fothen's win.
• Marcus Fothen at the post-awards press conference.

Day 1 - October 7: Junior Women Time Trial

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• A junior Swiss rider checks his restricted gear ratio before his race tomorrow
• The top three junior women (l to r): Loes Markerink (Ned), Bianca Knopfle (Ger) and Iris Slappendel (Ned)
• The new Junior World TT Champion Bianca Knopfle takes a bite out of her winnings

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• The first gold medal winner at the 2003 World's: Bianca Knöpfle (Germany) in the Junior Women's TT
• Bianca Knöpfle (Germany) during her winning ride
• Bianca Knöpfle (Germany) salutes on the podium after her victory in the Junior Women's TT
• The podium (L to R): Loes Markerink (2nd), Bianca Knöpfle (1st) and Iris Slappendel (3rd)