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Cherry Pie Road Race
Napa, CA, February 9, 2003
Photos
Images by Matthew Bronner/bronnerphotos.com
- Steve Larsen (Pearl Izumi) attacked early, using his time trial skills to open up a gap.
- Steve Larsen was caught, but attacked again, this time with David Fuentes (Sierra Nevada) and David O'Laughlin (Ofoto-Lombardi Sports).
- David Fuentes wins the 2003 Cherry Pie Criterium.
- The junior category showcased the future of American bike racing.
- The peloton in the beautiful Napa Valley of California.
- Larry Nolan on his way to winning the Masters 55+ category.
- Cast or no cast, I'm racing.
- It's not as easy as it looks.
- Cornering could be a little sketchy.
- The womens field grit their teeth while climbing the hill.
- Steve Larsen looks happy before the start of the mens pro race.
- John Peters from Santa Rosa looking relaxed.
Images by Jeff Tse/cobaltmedia.com
- Steve Larson of Pearl Izumi attacked several times until he ended up in the winning attack.
- The winner of the Pro 1 2 race from Sierra Nevada, David Fuentos (Sierra Nevada)
- Larry Nolan won the race on a long solo breakaway in the Masters 40+ category race. He attacked incessantly until he got away.
- The first real race of the year and the peloton was already stretched out.
- US Postal teammate Larry Nolan leading out Scott McKinley in the final 100 meters of the race.
- The Pro 1 2 peloton snakes its way downhill on the course.
- The backdrop of the hills near Napa Valley.
- Teams launch riders off the front at the beginning of the race
Results
Men's Pro 1/2 1 David Fuentos (Sierra Nevada) 2 David O'Laughlin (Ofoto-Lombardi Sports) 3 Steve Larson (Pearl Izumi)
