USA Cycling Pro championships - CN

USA, September 1-2, 2007

Photography

Race 2 - September 2: USA professional road race championships, 177 km

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Fred Rodriguez (Predictor-Lotto) and George Hincapie (Discovery) have a chat on the start line.
Dave Zabriskie (CSC) and teammate Bobby Julich discuss the day ahead.
Riders take to the line.
The group gets under way.
A birds eye view of the bunch.
Riders stick together through the first lap.
BMC comes to the front to get a break going.
The break makes its way up Paris Mountain.
Doug Olleranshaw (Healthnet) nears the top of the climb.
George Hincapie (Discovery) and group make their way through the crowd.
Ryan Dewald (Rite Aid) gets some help from a fan.
The bunch makes its way out of downtown Greenville.
Fans watch as the bunch rolls down Main Street.
The peloton makes its way through the feed zone...
...and through the start/finish area.
George Hincapie (Discovery) and Bobby Julich (CSC) head up Paris Mountain.
Bradley White (Discovery/Marco Polo) strings out the bunch to bring back the break.
Tyler Wren Colovita-Sutter Home) on the descent from Paris Mountain.
George Hincapie (Discovery) negotiates the descent.
The "King of Paris Mountain".
50 plus mph chasing the back of the bunch after the climb.
The main bunch trying hard to get back up to the bunch.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) had enough of being with the bunch and launches hard.
Chris Baldwin (Toyota United) powers the break.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) takes his turn at the front.
Andrew Bajadali (Jelly Belly) going hard in the break.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) keeping the pressure on.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) launches his final attack on the break.
The main bunch tries to make up some ground.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) gets into his groove.
Bobby Julich (CSC) comes to the front of the main bunch.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) sill going hard with only 2 laps to go.
Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) moves to the front of the group.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) comes up the last climb towards the finish.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) solos in for victory at the US Pro Championships in Greenville, South Carolina.
George Hincapie (Discovery) comes across the line second with the happy Neil Shirley (Jittery Joes) just behind.
Tyler Hamilton (Tinkoff Credit Systems) seemed pretty happy to have raced today.
Phil Zajicek (Navigators) takes a break after a long hard day.
Neil Shirley (Jittery Joes) couldn't keep the smile off of his face after his great ride today.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) happy with his performance today.
The podium (l-r): Levi Leipheimer (Discovery) 1st, George Hincapie (Discovery) 2nd and Neil Shirley (Jittery Joes) 3rd.

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George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) speaks to the press before today’s race.
Chris Wherry (Toyota-United) gets a good luck kiss from his mother before today’s race.
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) with his game face on during call ups.
Kirk O’bee (Health Net-Maxxis) leads the peloton through the start/finish area on lap one.
John Devine (Discovery Channel) marshals teammate Tony Cruz as the peloton enters the park.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) picks his moment to make his move off the front as he nears the climb.
Tony Cruz (Discovery Channel) leads a small group up a slight incline on the way out of town.
A small group of riders have a go off the front on the third lap.
Frank Pipp (Health Net-Maxxis) powers up the Paris Mountain climb.
Chris Baldwin (Toyota-United) was in a few of the early moves and rode aggressively all day.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) attacks up the Paris Mountain climb.
Andrew Bajadali (Jelly Belly) falls off Levi’s wheel on the climb.
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) guards the front for his teammate Levi who was off the front.
Ben Jacques-Maynes (Priority Health-Bissell) concentrates on the road ahead as he begins the climb.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) breaks free from the field and enters the finishing circuit alone.
Bobby Julich (Team CSC) looked comfortable and strong in the heat of the battle.
Freddie Rodriguez (Pridictor-Lotto) rode an aggressive race and ended his day in fourth.
Dan Bowman (Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast) stretches his legs before he enters the finishing circuits.
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) leads Bobby Julich (Team CSC) through the start/finish area at the start of the last lap.
The pain of the Paris Mountain climb shows on George Hincapie’s (Discovery Channel) face.
One lap to go and Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) is off the front alone.
Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) comes home solo to take the win.
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) rolls through for second place.
Tyler Hamilton (Tinkoff Credit Systems) in a plain vanilla jersey, cools down after the race.
George Hincapie (Discovery Channel) recounts his day for the local media.
A double kiss for the winner Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel).
Podium (L-R): Shirley Neil (Jittery Joe’s), Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel), and George Hincapie (Discovery Channel).
I can’t hear you Greenville! says the new US Pro Road Champion Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel).

Race 1 - September 1: USA professional time trial championships, 32.4 km

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David Zabriske time trials his way to a second consecutive national title.
Saul Rasin (Credit Agricole) gets ready for his first race back since his life threatening crash.
Saul Rasin (Credit Agricole) in the start house.
Saul Rasin (Credit Agricole) made the US TT Championships his first race back.
Saul Rasin (Credit Agricole) heads out onto the course.
Saul Rasin (Credit Agricole) making good progress along the route.
Graham Howard (Priority Health) comes through fast early in the day.
Graham Howard (Priority Health) heads back through after the turn around.
Brad Huff (Slipstream-Chipotle) seemed to be having a good ride more than half way through.
Bobby Sweeting (AEG-Toshiba) gives it his all on the technical course.
Jake Rosenbarger (BMC) heads towards the turn around.
Curtis Gunn (Succesful Living) had a decent ride today coming in only 2:05 back.
Bryce Mead (Jelly Belly) looking good in full TT mode.
Clayton Barrows (Rite Aid) with the turnaround gettng close.
Timothy Duggan (Slipstream-Chipotle) rolls through on the way to third place.
Mathew Crane (Healthnet-Maxxis) came in 2:16 back for a good ride today.
Nick Reistad (Jelly Belly) focuses on the next hill to come.
Michael Creed (Slipstream-Chipotle) had a good ride today at only 56" back.
Reid Mumford (Kelly Benefits) having a good ride.
Tyler Hamilton (Tinkoff Credit Systems) showed up to go after the stars and stripes jersey.
Josh Thornton (Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada) looking towards the return ride.
Daniel Ramsay (Succesful Living) giving it all he's got.
Thad Dulin (Jittery Joes) gave it a go in the TT today.
Ben Jacques-Maynes (Priority Health) came in at 1:12 back.
Michael Creed (Slipstream-Chipotle) keeping things going.
Josh Thornton (Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada) heading towards the finish.
Bobby Julich (CSC) rounded out the top five today.
Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) flew by and came in second by only 1.4 seconds.
Chris Baldwin (Toyota United) was a little off his ride from last year.
David Zabriskie (CSC) getting closer to another TT jersey.
David Zabriskie (CSC) has a cool down after the finish.
David Zabriskie (CSC) signs a stars and stripes jersey for a fan after receiving his own.
Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) seemed to be happy with his second place finish today.
David Zabriskie (CSC) takes home a little cash for his efforts.
The top three: David Zabriskie (CSC) 1st, Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) 2nd and Timothy Duggan (Slipstream-Chipotle) 3rd.

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Saul Raisin (Crédit Agricole) looks towards the finish.
A Priority Health rider gives it everything he's got.
An AEG Toshiba rider is lost in thought in the final kilometre of the TT.
Thad Dulin (Jittery Joes) concentrates.
Antonio Cruz (Discovery Channel) in full flight
Phil Zajicek (Navigators) nears the finish
Bobby Julich (CSC) had hoped for a podium spot today.
Last year's Silver Medalist, Chris Baldwin (Toyota United) was just off the day's pace.
David Zabriskie (CSC) grimaces while giving his all on the way to the win.
The US National Time Trial Championship podium third: Timmy Duggan (Slipstream), first David Zabriskie (CSC) and second: Danny Pate (Slipstream) (from left)
Saul Raisin (Credit Agricole) answers a question during the post race press conference.

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Kelly Benefits' Jonas Carney shares some experience with Reed Mumford.
Ben Jacques Maynes looks serious warming up.
Saul Rasin returns to racing after his near death crash and fans were thrilled to see him.
Saul's view…
Josh Thornton was the sole rider for the Kodak Gallery Pro Cycling Team, presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Slipstream was strong all day.
Tim Duggan set a fast pace and kept it high on his way to a 3rd place finish.
Clayton Barrows shows the effort on his face.
Slipstream was the strongest team on the day.
Grabinger gets 'er done.
Matthew Crane for HealthNet rode well on his way to a top-20 ride.
Brad Huff overtakes Saul Raisin with three kilometres to go.
Reed Mumford shows great form for Kelly Benefit.
Josh Thornton of Florida enjoys the southern heat.
Kodak Gallery - Sierra Nevada rider Josh Thornton represents.
Thornton lights it up.
Thornton takes advantage of the smooth SRAM TT shifters.
Team cars are getting more and more exotic with each passing season.
Ben Jacques-Maynes looked early on like he might continue his impressive TT results in big races.
Jacques-Meynes looking strong.
Tony Cruz flew the flag for Discovery Channel in their final USPRO TT Race.
Tyler Hamilton raced in privateer garb despite still being under contract to Tinkoff…and under a cloud of doping suspicion.
Hamilton rode well but clearly looked a little heavier than in his Olympic days.
Bobby Julich was absolutly on fire early for CSC.
Julich lit it up and set strong splits for teammate Zabriskie who would ride last.
Former World Jr. TT Champ Danny Pate was focused.
Pate shows the form that earned him the rainbow stripes and a 2nd place today.
…and a matching BMW!
Zabriskie was the fastest on the road as was his new BMW M5 follow car.
One for the ages…Zabriskie enroute to back-to-back championship titles.
Cruz puts it all on the line with three kilometres to go.
Julich kept a rapid cadence
Blazing a trail…
Successful Living!
Tom Zirbel rode well for Priority Health
The face says it all!
Friedman puts the power down for Slipstream.
Former champion Chris Baldwin rode well for Toyota-United, but was off the pace a bit.
Baldwin slots into eigth place.
All eyes on Zabriskie as he rode out the final meters.
Down the finishing stretch it was clear Zabriskie was the man to beat.
Tyler Hamilton showed up to race with his one-man team.
Jonathan Vaughters seemed tempted to race.
Bobby Julich takes a steady warm-up.
It's important to visualize a successful TT.
Bobby Julich's unique drivetrain.

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It's great to see Saul Raisin competing again after his life threatening crash in Europe. He had the honour of being the first competitor on course today.
The guard house at the Cliff’s community was transformed into the start house for today’s event.
Howard Graham (Priority Health - Bissell) powers up the hill mid course.
Up close and personal with Jacob Rosenbarger (BMC Pro Cycling).
Michael Lange (Successful Living) still smiling, out of the saddle on the hill.
Nick Reistad (Jelly Belly) is focused on one thing...the finish line!
Timmy Duggan (Slipstream-Chipotle) looked smooth, choosing to stay in the saddle on the hill.
Reid Mumford (Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast) was in perfect aerodynamic position as he applied power to the pedals.
Joshua Thorton (Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada Brewing) approaches the right hand turn into the finish.
Local rider Thad Dulin (Jittery Joe’s) put in a great effort and ended the day in 14th place.
The pain of an intense effort was evident on Michael Norton’s (Rite-Aid) face.
Curtis Gunn (Successful Living) stands hard on the pedals as he heads for home.
Ian McKissick (BMC Pro Cycling) looked smooth and powerful on his way out on course.
Michael Creed (Slipstream-Chipotle) adjusts his gearing for the upcoming hill.
Steven Cozza (Slipstream-Chipotle) heads for the last turn, out of the saddle.
Phil Zajicek (Navigators) catches a quick breathe as he crests the hill.
Tony Cruz (Discovery Channel) looked comfortable yet very focused during his race against the watch.
Bobby Julich (Team CSC) rode hard and ended up in fifth place on the day.
Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) powers his way home turning a high cadence.
Matthew Crane (Health Net-Maxxis) turned in a great performance on the day.
The strain of the grueling course show on Daniel Ramsay’s (Successful Living) face.
Tom Zirbel (Priority Health-Bissell) had a strong race and was just seconds off the podium.
Michael Friedman (Slipstream-Chipotle) had a great day against the watch today finishing ninth.
Ben Jacques-Maynes (Priority Health-Bissell) turning perfect circles heads for home.
A study in focus and intensity with Phil Zajicek (Navigators).
David Zabriske (Team CSC) en-route to his second US Pro TT title.
Tyler Hamilton (Tinkoff Credit Systems) back in the US and finding his way to sixth place on the day.
Chris Baldwin (Toyota-United) heads into the finish stretch focused on the finish line ahead.
Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle) enjoys the spoils of being on the podium.
Podium (L-R): Timmy Duggan (Slipstream-Chipotle), David Zabriske (Team CSC), and Danny Pate (Slipstream-Chipotle).
The winner’s check is presented to David Zabriske (Team CSC).
The champagne was flying courtesy of David Zabriske (Team CSC).
David Zabriske (Team CSC) explains his day to the press.