USPRO Criterium Championship - 1.3

Chicago, USA, August 22, 2004

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Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) crosses the line an easy winner to become the new US national criterium champion.
Gord Fraser (Health Net) was all business on the start line today.
A bandaged Henk Vogels (Navigators) rode strongly all day.
Kirk Albers (Jelly Belly) ended up second in sprint points for the day.
Floyd Landis (US Postal Service) pushed the pace on the hill.
Mike Sayers (Health Net) rode very actively at the front throughout the race.
Robbie Ventura (US Postal Service) was sitting in a good spot until the last turn.
Ivan Dominguez (Colavita Olive Oil) gets away after going for a prime.
John Lieswyn (Health Net) again leads the chase.
Eric Saunders (Ofoto-Lombardi Sports) calls for help from his team after taking a prime.
The peloton comes through the finish with just a few laps to go.
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) on top of the podium with Tyler Farrar in second and Gord Fraser in third.
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) gives Gord Fraser a champagne pressure-wash on the podium.

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Robbie Ventura (US Postal Service) prior to race start.
A relaxed John Liewsyn (Health Net/Maxxis).
Gord Fraser (Health Net Maxxis) focused on victory.
Antonio Cruz (USPS).
Check, 1-2 - Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) makes sure his earpiece is working before the start.
Floyd Landis (USPS) the celebrity sign-on of the day.
John Liewsyn (Health Net/Maxxis) on the attack prior to winning the mid-race prime.
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) realizes he's won
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) celebrates another national championship.
Final podium for the hot sprint competition - Kirk Albers (Jelly Belly), Sebastian Alexandre (Colavita Olive Oil), Emile Abraham (Team Monex).

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Robbie Ventura (USPS) shoes a little pre-race nerves
Is there any help at this end of the field?
Damon Kluck (USPS) in the bunch
Antonio Cruz (USPS) has his race face on
The peloton tightly assembled
A Colavita rider in the afternoon sunchine
The early break works to stay away from the hard-chasing bunch
Sometimes you have to hang on however you can
The field sweeps round a corner on the hill
The stars and stripes were out for the USPRO criterium championships
Floyd Landis (USPS) showed off the form of a Tour star on his way to next month's Vuelta
Floyd Landis (USPS) looking very comfortable on the front
Floyd Landis (USPS) drives the pace in the final laps
Ivan Dominguez (Colavita) emerges into the sunshine
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) keeping himself ready for the big moment
Damon Kluck (USPS) rides in the bunch
Team Navigators in the hunt for USPRO glory
A small break has the main field breathing down its neck
Robbie Ventura (USPS) moving on up through the field
The field in close formation
Robbie Ventura (USPS) leads into turn 8
The peloton piles into turn 8
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) celebrates as he crosses the line for a fine career finale
Jonas Carney (Jelly Belly) is more than a little pleased

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Tina Pic climbs strongly over the hill on the back side of the course.
Laura Van Gilder takes second place behind teammate Tina Pic who can’t believe she won again.
The podium with Brenda Lyons in third, Laura Van Gilder in second and Tina Pic first.

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Kim Cunningham (Morgan Stanley) corners on her way to fourth in the Elite Women's Championship.

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An all-business Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile) waits for the start.
Sarah Tillotson (ABD Cycling Team) in a contemplative mood.
Mari Holden (T-Mobile) shows off her world champ stripes on her sleeves.
Nicole Freedman (Basis) looking happy and relaxed.
Super-sprinter Laura Van Gilder (Genesis Scuba/FFCC).
Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) at the start.
Laura Van Gilder (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) leads the field up the hill shortly after the gun went off.
Genesis and T-Mobile kept an eye on each other throughout the race.
Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) navigates the double corner at the pit.
Kori Seehafer (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) off the front as she flys through the corner.
Jenn Wangerin (Team Kenda Tire) follows Dotsie Cowden (T-Mobile) through a corner.
Kimberly Bruckner (T-Mobile) follows her team-mate, Lara Kroepsch.
The podium for the Elite Women's National Criterium Championship.
Kimberley Cunnigham (Morgan Stanley), Brenda Lyons (Velo Bella), and Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) pose for fans and photographers.

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Nicole Freedman always has a smile!
Sima Trapp, Masters National TT Champ has her race face on.
Kelly Benjamin of ABD starts the first break-away attempt with fast company at the top of the climb.
Mari Holden takes a flyer from the top of the hill.
Sarah Tillotson helping the chase effort.
The spinters have moved up front with one lap to go.
Tina Pic gets the nod over Laura Van Gilder after 31 laps.

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Frank Pipp (Endeavor) rides hard out of the saddle to ensure the break will survive to the finish.

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130 men turned out to contest the Elite Men's National Criterium Championship.
Frank Pipp (Endeavour Cycling Team) powers the break.
Frank Pipp (Endeavour Cycling Team) celebrates his win, with Jon Wirsing (Team Snow Valley) finishing second.
The podium - Curtis Gunn (Veloworx Racing), Jon Wirsing (Team Snow Valley) and Frank Pipp (Endeavour Cycling), Chris Frederick (Aerospace Engineering) and Steve Tilford (HRRC-Bikesource-Shimano).

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The two number ones from last year -- best friends forever!
It's the maple leaf express -- next stop, Downers Grove!
'"Hey, I think Kid Rock wants his mustache back when the race is over."
Some could almost taste the win.
On his way back to the Vuelta Floyd Landis (USPS p/b Berry Floor) stopped by Downers Grove to say hi to some friends like Chris Horner (Webcor).
Colavita came through for the win today - but can they double up with the USPRO tomorrow?

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Mark Scott gets a congratulation from Pete Hanna (Bianchi/Grand Performance) at the conclusion of the 94.7 ZOne USCF Masters Men 30+ race.
Sarah Uhl (Quark) in the field as they take one of the many turns on the Downers Grove course.
Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba) takes 1st place in the Ice Mountain USCF International Women's Open
Podium for the Ice Mountain USCF International Women's Open
Antonio Cruz (USPS) on the attack as the field winds down Main Street
Podium for the American Airlines Pro-Am Challenge - Gord Fraser (Health Net), Juan Heado (Colivita) and Dave McCook (McGuire)