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US Elite Championships & Olympic trials - NE
Redlands, CA, USA, June 16-19, 2004
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June 19: Men’s Team Selection Race, 190km
Images by Kristy Scrymgeour
- Oh man, I'm going to Athens! - Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis) still can't believe it, while his team-mate John Lieswyn is visibly delighted for him.
- The men's podium - (L to R) Fred Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone-Caffe Mokambo, 4th), Adam Bergman (Jelly Belly/Aramark, 2nd), Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis, 1st), David Zabriskie (US Postal/Berry Floor, 3rd), and Antonio Cruz (US Postal/Berry Floor, 5th).
- And the final Olympic spots go to - (L to R) Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile), Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis), and Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders).
Images by Jason Elhardt/www.jasonelhardt.com
- The early break made up of Doug Ollerenshaw (Jelly Belly/Aramark), Will Frischkorn (Colavita Olive Oil) and Chris Baldwin (Navigators).
- Antonio Cruz (US Postal/Berry Floor) leads Chris Horner (Webcor) and Adam Bergman (Jelly Belly/Aramark).
- Triumphant winner Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis) earns his spot on the US Olympic team.
- Evan Elken (Broadmark Capital) backed up his third place in the amateur race with eigth spot in the trials.
- Webcor controlled the front for much of the race.
- USPRO Champion Fred Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) turns up the pressure.
- Fred Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) managed to take the sprint for fourth place.
Images by Russ & Nancy Wright/www.AbbiOrca.com
- Newly-crowned 2004 national champion, Chris Walker (Labor Power).
- Two of the boys in blue, Antonio Cruz and David Zabriskie, called up to the line.
- The men's field approaches the climb on Wabash for the first time, with three riders off the front.
- Jackson Stewart (Ofoto-Lombardi Sports) climbing Wabash.
- Problems with a rear cluster leaves this Armed Forces rider on foot.
- Eventual winner Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis) doing it easy.
- A break that lasted for eight laps included Doug Ollernshaw (Jelly Belly), Will Fishorn (Colavita Olive Oil) and Chris Baldwin (Navigators Insurance). Doug finished sixth overall.
- The peloton ascends Elder Road.
- Ben Jacques-Maynes (Sierra Nevada).
- The lead group, including Ben Jacques-Maynes, Chris Horner and John Lieswyn.
- Alex Candelario (Jelly Belly/Aramark).
- Freddy Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) on one of the final laps up Wabash.
- Antonio Cruz (US Postal/Berry Floor) on Wabash
- The event's title sponsor, Pool Gel, gave away, yes, rubber duckies.
- Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis) celebrates his win and automatic berth to the Olympic road team.
- Fast Freddy Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone) outsprints Antonio Cruz (US Postal) to the line for fourth and fifth.
- The men's podium - (L to R) Fred Rodriguez (Aqua Sapone-Caffe Mokambo, 4th), Adam Bergman (Jelly Belly/Aramark, 2nd), Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis, 1st), David Zabriskie (US Postal/Berry Floor, 3rd), and Antonio Cruz (US Postal/Berry Floor, 5th).
June 19: Elite Women RR, 117km
Images by Kristy Scrymgeour
- Slip, slop, slap - Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile) protects her face against the elements before the race.
- Eventual winner Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile) taking it steady on lap two.
- The women's podium - (L to R) Lynn Gaggioli (T-Mobile, 4th), Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders, 2nd), Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile, 1st), Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC, 3rd), and Katrina Grove (Rona, 5th)
- And the final Olympic spots go to - (L to R) Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile), Jason McCartney (Health Net/Maxxis), and Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders).
Images by Jason Elhardt/www.jasonelhardt.com
- T-Mobile, firmly in control.
- Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile) and Christine Thorburn (Webcor) made their attack early on.
- Armstrong (T-Mobile) and Thorburn (Webcor) celebrate thier Olympic nominations.
Images by Russ & Nancy Wright/www.AbbiOrca.com
- The first time through the S-turn at the Redlands Country Club for the women.
- T-Mobile controlling the women's peloton.
- Martina Patella (Los Gatos) tops the hill with a smile and wave.
- Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile) and Christine Thorburn (Webcor) duelling it out in the winning break.
- TDS riders and Team Fuji at the top of Elder Road.
- Christine Thorburn (Webcor) and Kristin Armstrong's (T-Mobile) break lasted from almost the beginning to the end.
- Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile) about to edge out Christine Thorburn (Webcor) at the line
- Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile), the final US women's Olympic Road team member.
- The women's Olympic Road team - Dede Barry, Kristin Armstrong and Christine Thorburn - and the newest member of the men's, Jason McCartney.
June 17: Elite Men TT, 48km
Images by Kristy Scrymgeour/Cyclingnews
- John Lieswyn (Health Net) on the way to second place
- Dave Zabriskie (US Postal) stormed to victory more than two minutes faster than Lieswyn
- The men's podium - Chris Baldwin (Navigators), John Lieswyn (Health Net), David Zabriskie (US Postal), Kenny Williams (First Rate Mortgage), Adam Bergman (Jelly Belly)
- John Lieswyn adjusts his "bling-bling"
- Jason McCartney (Health Net) heads home for 7th place
- Christopher Baldwin (Navigators Insurance)
- Antonio Cruz (US Postal - Berry Floor) placed tenth
- Philip Zajicek (Navigators Insurance) just beat Cruz
- John Lieswyn shows his form
- Chris Baldwin heads home
Images by Jason Elhardt/www.jasonelhardt.com
- Former Masters World Pursuit Champion, Kenny Williams was good enough for 3rd.
- Dave Zabriski bested the field by 2:16
- John Liewwyn The form is finally coming around.
June 17: Elite Women TT, 24km
Images by Kristy Scrymgeour/Cyclingnews
- Christine Thorburn (Webcor) was a surprise winner in a race otherwise dominated by T-Mobile.
- Kori Seehafer (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) placed 12th
- Jessica Phillips (Equipe Nurnberger) prepares for take-off
- Heather Albert (Basis Aude)
- Brooke Ourada (Victory Brewing)
- Tina Pic (Genesis Scuba/FFCC) placed 20th
- Katrina Grove (Rona)
- Amber Neben was the fastest T-Mobile rider, coming in second overall
- Ken Whelpdale finds a T-Mobile bike
- Dede Barry took third for T-Mobile
- Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders) upset T-Mobile by taking the win
- Thorburn's custom ride, made by Tiemeyer Cycles
- Thorburn's Tiemeyer with special matt-black paint and tape marks
- Looking down on the fastest bike of the day
- The cockpit of Thorburn's Tiemeyer
- The women's podium - Kristin Armstrong (T-Mobile), Amber Neben (T-Mobile), Christine Thorburn (Webcor Builders), Dede Barry (T-Mobile), Kimberly Bruckner (T-Mobile)
Images by Jason Elhardt/www.jasonelhardt.com
- Christine Thorburn wins her first National Championship and a nominations to the Olympic team.
- Last years National Road Champion, Amber Neben, is this years TT runner-up.
- Dede Barry, the only confirmed spot on the Olympic team, fast enought for 3rd.
June 16: Elite Men RR, 158km
Images by Jason Elhardt/www.jasonelhardt.com
- Evan Elken made the winning break in the first of 10 laps.
- Walker, Innes and Elken were "rolling really well."
- Chris Walker wins the 2004 USCF Elite National Road Race.
