44th Six Days of Munch - 6D

Munich, Germany, November 8-13, 2007

Photos

Race 6 - November 13:

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Images by Birke Ulrich

Zabel signing autographs before the start
Even Erik Zabel wears Crocs. The horror.
A bike awaits its rider
Robert Bartko looking like a model in the red lights
Beer anyone?
Franco Marvulli behind the derny
Iljo Keisse wins the derny race
Robert Kluge high up on the track
Slippens and Stam in the timed event
Robert Slippens powers through the turn
Podium kisses for Keisse and Bartko
Keisse and Bartko after winning one of the events
Tiny plastic riders race around the top of the six day hat
The derny race was a tight battle between Risi, Slippens and Bartko
Robert Bartko at speed
The VIP area chefs cook up some dinner for the fans
Fans enjoy their beer while watching the action
The Czech riders struggled a bit in Munich
Erik Zabel watches and waits for an opportunity to attack
Iljo Keisse exchanges with Robert Bartko
The bunch was single file for most of the Madison
Franco Marvulli leads during a lull in the attacks
Robert Bartko leads as the riders come out of the turn at full speed
The World Champions show how it's done with a fast exchange
Risi and Marvulli exchange ahead of Slippens/Stam
The riders put on a good show on the final night in Munich
The crowds were on their feet cheering Risi and Lampater
Risi gets ahead of Zabel with a bike throw in the finale
Erik Zabel on the attack
A view of the track from high in the stands
Risi pips Zabel in a thrilling finish to the final event
Champagne flies above the final podium in Munich
Risi and Marvulli with champagne, flowers and huge smiles after a hard-fought win
Franco Marvulli and Bruno Risi enjoying the spoils of victory
Risi and Marvulli get a ride around the track

Race 1 - November 8:

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Images by Birke Ulrich

Franco Marvulli didn’t know at the time that he and Bruno Risi would bet he winners of the day. But of course he hoped so.
Erik Zabel (Team Löwenbräu) looks quite confident before the start.
This man here, the one in the 2nd row, looks more serious.
Robert Bartko (Ger) and Iljo Keisse (Bel) seem to get along with each other.
German ski star Hilde Gerg starts the race.
The media gets a last chance to get team shots before the race starts.
Check rails.
And saddles.
That man looks exhausted.
A gaggle of photographers shoot the cyclists.
A gaggle of photographers shoot the cyclists . Some do it, some need a break.
Erik Zabel (Ger) and Laif Lampater (Ger) hand in hand (in a flying splice).
Erik Zabel (Ger) and Laif Lampater (Ger) surrounded by the girls during a ceremony.
On the right hand side could be Robert Slippens (Ned) racing.
Wheels crossing the finish line . Time and time again ...
Portrait of Roger Kluge (Radlbauer) on his bicycle
Erik Zabel (Team Löwenbräu) during the Ausscheidungsfahren Americaine. His glance is strong, so are his legs.
Erik Zabel (Ger) in a duel with Christian Grasmann (Ger).
A Derny pilot.
Three men fighting for their points. (from the front to the back ) Erik Mohs (Ger), Iljo Keisse (Bel), and Bruno Risi (Sui)
Derny moped rider in preperation
A racing Christian Grasmann (Ger) in the blue light
Derny pilots in preperation with cyclists warming up in the background .
Race illustration
Derny pilots in preperation while the riders warm up.
Show time - Freddy Nock - Motor bikes in a ball
Brezel on a table
Generali bears want to celebrate their team who won the Great Hunt (Grosse Jagd). Bruno Risi (Ger) is there, but were is Franco Marvulli (Sui) ?
A racing Erik Zabel (Ger).
Erik Zabel (Ger) still racing.
Bruno Risi (Sui) (in the middle, jersey No.2) racing the Ausscheidungsfahren Americaine
A racing Erik Zabel (Ger).