San Francisco Grand Prix - 1.HC

USA, September 4, 2005

Photography

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George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) was all laughs before the start
Freddie Rodriguez (Davitomon-Lotto) on the start line
And they're off!
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) spent most of the day off by himself
Fans stood wherever they could to get a better view of the race action
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) rounds the corner as fans cheer him on.
Ivan Basso (CSC) tries out the US race scene.
John Lieswyn (Health Net/Maxxis) makes it up Filmore St.
The San Francisco bay is seen in the background as riders come up the infamous Filmore St. climb.
Chris Horner (Suanier Duval-Prodir) leads a group up the climb.
The main group makes it's way onto Broadway.
Fans on Taylor Street gave racers a big welcome.
John Lieswyn (Health Net/Maxxis) powers the break that he eventually escapes from.
Peter Wrolich (Gerolsteiner) the sprinting machine tries his hand at the hilly streets of San Fran.
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) was happy with his performance today and let everyone know it.
A Snow Valley-Seal On rider fights his way up Taylor Street.
Up the hill, down the hill. A group conquers Taylor Street.
Freddie Rodriguez (Davitomon-Lotto) didn't have the day he was hoping for, after having his bike run over by a moto.
Fans were thick on Taylor St.
A small group tries to get back on the bunch.
Mark McCormack (Colovita-Sutter Home) getting up Filmore.
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) leads Glen Mitchell (Sierra Nevada-Kodak) with 5 to go.
Advantage Benefits-Endeavor had a presence in San Fran, as one of their riders comes to the front.
Luke Roberts (CSC) was up front all day, finishing eighth
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) riding comfortably before taking the win.
David O'Laughlin (Navigators) on Filmore.
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) showing his stuff for the hometown crowd.
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) leads John Lieswyen (Healthnet/Maxxis) over the top of Taylor St
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) fights his way up Taylor and up to the break.
John Lieswyn (Health Net/Maxxis) tries to keep the pressure on.
The main bunch gets strung out.
The bunch makes it's way past the famous Ghirardelli Square.
The Bay Bridge provides a backdrop for the group.
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) takes the win.
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) happy with a good day of racing.
Freddie Rodriguez (Davitomon-Lotto) looking a little worn after the days work.
John Lieswyn (Healthnet/Maxxis) explains how it all went down.
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) and teammate Andrea Moletta (Gerolsteiner) very happy after the big win.
The final podium with Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) first, John Lieswyn (Healthnet/Maxxis) and Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) third.

Images by Michael David Murphy/www.whileseated.org/photo

Chris Horner (Saunier Duval) encounters some traffic
John Lieswyn (Health Net) in full grimace mode early on
Juan Carlos Dominguez (Saunier Duval) looks back
Fans line Fillmore St for a sight of their main man Hincapie
Lieswyn bridges to the break
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) on Fillmore St
Fred Rodriguez on the climb
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) is a fan favourite
Doug Ollerenshaw (Health Net) pushes hard
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) hides in the pack
CSC's Ivan Basso before dropping out
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) at the feed zone
Gerolsteiner were big players in today's race
Fabian Jeker (Saunier Duval) corners onto Bay St
Tony Cruz (Discovery Channel) monitors the field
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) sits in the pack
Lieswyn in the winning break on Taylor St
Luke Roberts (CSC) rode strong for team
Wegmann had great team support for today's race - and it paid off
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) on the way to winning in San Francisco
Wegmann celebrates as he crosses the line to win the Barclay Global Investments GP
John Lieswyn can't believe that he could've won

Images by Russ and Nancy Wright/www.abbiorca.com

The Ferry Building and Justin Herman Plaza on either side of the start/finish.
The San Francisco Bay Bridge serves as a backdrop
The pack and the Ferry Building
Erik Saunders (McGuire Langdale) looking comfortable
Heading up Fillmore Street is no easy task
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) was a marked man all day
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) was the winner of the 2005 Barclays Global Investors Grand Prix, San Francisco.
McGuire Langdale rider Pat Dunaway
Crowd favourite Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) rode an aggressive race
Mountain biker extraordinaire Ryder Hesjedal leads his Discovery Channel teammate and third place finisher, Jason McCartney
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) and Chris Wherry (Health Net) head up Fillmore St
Second place finisher John Liewsyn (Health Net) crests the hill with Ben Jacques Maynes (Kodak GAllery/Sierra Nevada) and Roman Kilun (McGuire Langdale).
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) leads George Hincapie and Freddie Rodriguez
Jackson Stewart (Kodak Gallery Sierra Nevada) looking good at the top of Fillmore.
Australian Luke Roberts (CSC) is followed by Mike Sayers and Fabian Wegmann
Super climber Doug Ollernshaw (Health Net) shows he can also enjoy the downhills.
Bikes were a popular means of transport in San Fran on Sunday
The crowd on Taylor Street healthy again this year
Fred Rodriguez sporting some more stars and stripes
Tim Johnson (Jittery Joe's-Kalahari) charges up and over the top of Taylor again.
A common look on the riders' faces as they climb Taylor for the 11th or so time.
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) looking comfortable despite his attacking efforts
Board showing Moletta and Wegamann (#53 and #54) were 22 seconds back.
Levi salutes the crowd on his last trip up Taylor Street
The final goodbye from Symmetrics rider Will Routley. Quite an accomplishment to finish this challenging race.

Images by Joe Gross/www.sfcycling.com

George Hincapie (Discovery)
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) signing a tshirt
Chris Horner (Saunier Duval-Prodir)
Mark McCormack (Colavita)
Chirs Wherry (Health Net)
David Zabriskie (CSC)
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner)
Fred Rodrigeuz (USA National)
Ivan Basso (CSC)
Charles Dionne (Webcor)
Roberto Gaggioli (Monex) takes an early sprint
The early breakaway
Cresting Fillmore is never easy as this Navigators rider shows
Ryder Hesjedal (Discovery Channel)
Jakob Erker (Symmetrics)
Roberto Gaggioli (Monex)
View from the top of Fillmore
Roberto Gaggioli done for the day and having a chat
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel)
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel)
Snow Valley rider
Gordon Fraiser (Healthnet)
John Leiswyn (Healthnet) motivated by a fan
Michael Creed breaking away on Fillmore
Lead chase led by Todd Heriott (Colavita)
Peleton on Fillmore
Michael Creed hurting on Fillmore
Lead chase up Fillmore
Nick Reistad (Advantage Benefits) looking like he's having fun
Michael Creed still in front and taking the hill nearly sideways
Michael Creed (Discovery Channel) was hurting...
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) leading Aaron Olson of Colavita
Eddy Hilger (Advantage Benefits/Endeavor) can see the top
Josh Hall (Jet Fuel)
Mike Sayer (Health Net) cresting Taylor
Freddie Rodrigeuz (USA National Team) on Taylor
Charles Dionne (Webcor) on Taylor
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner)
Christopher Herby (Snow Valley) not having fun any more
Jason McCartney (Discovery Channel) leading Glen Mitchell (Kodal Gallery)
Danny Pate (Jelly Belly)
Jakob Erker (Symmetrics)
Josh Hall (Jet Fuel) grinning and bearing it
Josh Cooper (Symmetric) hurting on his twelfth run up Taylor
Sprint for the finish
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) wins it!
Ivan Basso (CSC) packed it in today
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) was definitely happy
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner)
The podium: Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) first, John Lieswyn (Health Net) second, and Jason McCartney (Discovery) third
Reward for a tough ride means champagne spraying