HEW Cyclassics - CDM

Germany, August 1, 2004

Cristian Moreni (Alessio-Bianchi) in the Italian Champ's jersey
Igor Astarloa (Lampre) rolls up to the start
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) signing autographs
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) ready for a day on the job
Igor Astarloa (Lampre) contemplates the start
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) still happy in the rainbow World Cup leader's jersey
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) World Cup leader
Lars Michaelsen (CSC) drives the early break
The Köhlbrandbrücke was no easy climb
The peloton descends from the Köhlbrandbrücke
Cristian Moreni (Alessio-Bianchi) in the picture as Italian National Champion
Radochla and Reinerink lead Michaelsen over the Waseberg
Lochowski (Wiesenhof) gets to know the Waseberg a little better
Ullrich (C) was always strong on the Waseberg, as was Bettini
Bettini and Ullrich on the Waseberg
Bartoli (C) was too far back on the last ascent of the Waseberg
Erik Dekker (Rabobank) on the Waseberg
Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) shouts in triumph as he wins
Bettini was the best of the rest
Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) almost repeated his win of last year
Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) was clearly very happy
Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) was awarded with a big chainring
O'Grady kisses his trophy
Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) could have done with an extra tooth
Igor Astarloa (Lampre) finished third, after being involved in much of the action
The podium (L to R): Paolo Bettini (2nd), Stuart O'Grady (1st) and Igor Astarloa (3rd)
Igor Astarloa (Lampre) congratulates O'Grady on his win

Images by AFP Photo

The peloton rides during the HEW Cyclassics Cup in Hamburg, Germany
Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) beats Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step) to win the HEW Cyclassics in Hamburg
Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) celebrates his win loudly
The podium of HEW (L to R): Paolo Bettini (2nd), Stuart O'Grady (1st) and Igor Astarloa (3rd)

Images by Christine Schramm/www.tourfoto.de

He has got fast legs: Thor Hushovd
Another man with very fast legs: Baden Cooke
Fabian Cancellara enjoying the applause of the crowd
What is Oscar Camenzind up to today?
Will Tom Boonen be able to write another victory in his palmares?
Andreas Klöden from T-Mobile Team seems to be having fun before the start of the race
Gerolsteiner youngster Fabian Wegmann looking thoughtful before the start
World Cup leader Davide Rebellin is eager to keep this beautiful jersey
The peloton is ready for the start
An impressive sight: the peloton on the Waseberg
Jan Ullrich working hard on the Waseberg
The Waseberg takes its toll - Giosue Bonomi looking not too happy
Servais Knaven clearly enjoying the atmoshere on the legendary Waseberg
Paolo Bettini. Not happy.
Stuart O'Grady salutes the crowd
Stuart O'Grady is delighted to have earned a spare big ring.
Paolo Bettini practices his "just what I always wanted" look ready for Christmas
Igor Astarloa waves from the podium
The podium - Paolo Bettini (2nd), Stuart O'Grady (1st) and Igor Astarloa (3rd)
Davide Rebellin salutes from the podium as World Cup leader
Davide Rebellin looks worried, as usual.