Cycling photography for August - Part II The Local East Coast Australian Time is plus 30 minutes Clásico del RCN Critérium cycliste de Quillan 2nd Saturn Cycling Classic Subida Urkiola La Grande Boucle Feminine Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Track World Cup Round 4 Mt. Holly - Smithville Grand Prix Tour of Portugal 52nd G.P. Citta di Camaiore Clásico del RCN  Photo's of this 8 stage Colombian race provided by Alberto Beltran  Attacking - during the first stage  Climbing - the hills of the first stage testing the riders  Mountains - continuing the tough first stage  Álvaro Lozano - moves into first place overall, after the second stage  The peloton - during the fourth stage descent  Juan Diego Ramírez - wins the fourth stage  Ubaldo Mesa - (Col) Aguardiente Néctar wins the fifth stage  José Castelblanco - just prior to winning the seventh stage. Critérium cycliste de Quillan This French criterium was notable for hosting the return of Richard Virenque to racing. Richard Virenque (Domo) - was mobbed for autographs Didier Rous (Bonjour) and Richard Virenque (Domo) - shake hands before the start Didier Rous (Bonjour) and Richard Virenque (Domo) - get ready to start. Richard Virenque (Domo) - in action during the race 2nd Saturn Cycling Classic   Photos of this 225km epic, where 90% of the course is over 2600 metres, were sent in by Rob Karman, cyclingnews.com correspondent The main field - on the lower slopes of the Wondervu climb The main field - heads into the Colorado Rockies The early break - rides along Peak Highway Chris McGovern (Zaxby's Cycling Team) - takes a rough corner coming down Oh My God road An unidentified rider - on a Mavic neutral support bike descends Oh My God road Eric Schwartz (Jamba Juice) - at the transition back to pavement on Oh My God road Oh My God, look at the view - the view down Oh My God road with the leaders to the lower right Goin' it alone - Jeff Hartmann decides to go it alone off the front of the early break Burke Swindlehurst (Navigators) - chases Chris Horner up the lower slopes of Guanella Pass Michael Barry (Saturn) - ascends the Guanella Pass Tim Johnson (Saturn) - leads Floyd Landis up the Guanella Pass Jonathan Vaughters (Handle Bar & Grill) - leads Scott Moninger and Chris Wherry up the Guanella Pass Jon Vaughters (Handle Bar & Grill) - leads Scott Moninger up the Guanella Pass after dropping Chris Wherry Michael Barry (Saturn) - had a great ride to finish 4th Push please - Chris Horner gets a push after switching to his MTB Jonathan Vaughters (Handle Bar & Grill) - switches to his MTB at the top of the Guanella Pass Burke Swindlehurst (Navigators) - and Michael Barry make use of their MTB bikes on the descent of the Guanella Pass The ol' switcheroo - Jonathan Vaughters descends the lower parts of the Guanella Pass after having switched back to his road bike Chasing hard - Chris Wherry and Floyd Landis give chase Race winning attack - Vaughters attacks the leading group of five Horner responds - to Vaughters' attack Horner latches on - to Vaughters on the attack Leading the break - Vaughters and Horner lead the break toward Red Hill Pass Stroke for stroke - Vaughters and Horner match each other stroke for stroke up Hoosier Pass Warp speed - Vaughters and Horner speed down Hoosier Pass towards the finish Vaughters celebrates - as he triumphs over Chris Horner Give us a smile Jon - Vaughters and his family check out their new car Subida Urkiola   Photos of this Spanish post-San Sebastian 'recovery race' were sent in by Fotoreporter Sirotti This is why they call it "The Ascent" - to Urkiola Leonardo Piepoli (iBanesto) - paves the way for his teammates on the lower slopes Juan Antonio Flecha (Fuenlabrada) - and Jose Maria Jimenez (iBanesto) lead the group near the end of the race Alberto Lopez de Munain (Euskaltel) - leads Jose Maria Jimenez (iBanesto) near the end of the race. Eventual winner Jon Odriozola (iBanesto) - shows the signs of his effort Jose Maria Jimenez (iBanesto) - finished a strong second to his teammate Odriozola. Jon Odriozola (iBanesto) - points to the heavens as he wins the Ascent La Grande Boucle Feminine Italian team Aliverti in Bilbao - on the eve of the start of the race Joane Somarriba (Alfa Lum) - powers along in the opening time trial   Fabiana Luperini (Edil Savino) - and Joane Somarriba battle hard on the Tourmalet Joane Somarriba (Alfa Lum) - wins the second stage Gabriella Pregnolato (GAS Sport) - wins the third stage Yvonne Brunen (Farm Frites-Hartol) - wins the fourth stage Olga Slioussareva (Carpe Diem Itera) - takes out stage five Olga Slioussareva and Regina Schleicher (Michela Fanini Record Rox) just after crossing the line Joane Somarriba - still in the yellow jersey Fabiana Luperini (Edilsavino) - retained the QOM jersey Zinaida Stahurskaia (GAS) - wins the sixth stage after a daring descent The podium after stage 6 - All lined up Olga Slioussareva (Carpe Diem) - drives the break along during stage 7 Olga Slioussareva (Carpe Diem) triumphs in stage 7 Olga Slioussareva (Carpe Diem) - on the podium Rasa Polikeviciute (Acca Due O) - the new leader Rasa Polikeviciute (Acca Due O) - rides in yellow during stage 8. Simona Parente (Edil Savino) - triumphs in the eighth stage Joane Somarriba (Alfa Lum) - cunningly camouflaged in the combination jersey Russian Svetlana Samokhvalova (Carpe Diem-Itera) - wins the ninth stage Rasa Polikeviciute (Acca Due O) - still in yellow after stage 9 Jeannie Longo - rides during the stage 10 time trial Spanish cyclist Joane Somarriba (Alfa Lum) - powers along in the stage 10 time trial Joane Somarriba and Jeannie Longo - on the podium Fabiana Luperini (Edil Savino) - leads Somarriba and Arndt during the 11th stage Fabiana Luperini - wins the 11th stage in front of Joane Somarriba Judith Arndt, Joane Somarriba and Fabiana Luperini - sprint for 5th place in stage 12. Swedish rider Susanne Ljungskog (Alverti mixed) - wins the 12th stage into Superdevoluy Fabiana Luperini and Joane Somarriba - reach the summit of the Col de l'Izoard during stage 13 Fabiana Luperini - winning her second stage in three days in front of Joane Somarriba Jeannie Longo (Vitall/Swam) - rides during the final stage Joane Somarriba (Alfa Lum) - rides in the bunch Olga Slioussareva (Carpe Diem) - triumphs in the final stage Olga Slioussareva - on the podium after winning Joane Somarriba - on the podium with the Basque flag Fabiana Luperini (Edil Savino) - had to be satisfied with second overall Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Carla Geyer/Nakedpage.com took her camera down to Manhattan Beach, California to catch the action in this well known US criterium. Jonas Carney (Prime Alliance) - shows his road rash from his latest crash Tina Mayolo-Pic (Autotrader.com) - was the eventual winner of the women's race Rahsaan Bahati (Mercury) - US elite crit champion, pictured before the start A Mercury rider - gets stuck into it at the front John Peters (Mercury) - made some efforts at the front Look who else happened to join the field? - None other than Mercury's John Wordin Rahsaan Bahati (Mercury) - digging hard during the race Broadmark-Capital - launched the only solo flier that managed to stay away The peloton - swarm up the hill Trent Klasna (Saturn) - rides in the middle of the pack Trent Klasna (Saturn) - tried to break free several times Saturn's Harm Jansen - takes a flier with two laps to go Jonas Carney - wins the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix. Graeme Miller (2nd place) - shows his total disappointment in getting beaten Jonas Carney and Bobke - chat it up after the race  Further photo's of the Women's race have been provided by Walter Wolf  The start line - showing riders from the South Bay Wheelmen and AutoTrader teams An AutoTrader rider - working hard early in the race to string out the field An AutoTrader - rider putting on the pace. Members of the Trek/Helen's team - leading the chase An Earthlink rider - taking up the chase closely watched by 3 of the AutoTraders team The final break - off the front The chase group - with the Earthlink team pushing the pace Ted Ernst - Manhatten Beach GP founder and former US national road race champion   Track World Cup Round 4  Sarah Ulmer - celebrates her World Cup victory in Mexico City.   New Zealand's Sarah Ulmer - performing during the World Cup.   French - in the 4000m team pursuit.  Roberto Chiappa - wins in the speed category during World Cup Cycling ahead of US cyclist Jeffrey Labauve  Italian Roberto Chiappa - celebrates during World Cup Cycling beside US cyclist Jeffrey Labauve.  Arnaud Tournant - waves to fans after being part of the winning French team in the Olympic Speed event.   Mexican Belem Guerrero - after the Women's points race Mt. Holly - Smithville Grand Prix Doug Sheppard of PodiumFotos.com took these pics of the 2001 edition of this race, catching the pre-race nerves, the win and the post-race celebrations. Last year's winner - Roosevelt Martin contemplating a second win. 2001 Espoirs Champ - Mike Friedman brings his game face. The peloton - enters Mt. Holly in of the Mt. Holly-Smithville Grand Prix. Alex Lavallee (Kissena) - had more than enough time as he crossed the line to celebrate his win. Alex Lavallee - is interviewed on what it took to win. Alex Lavallee - pops the Champagne cork on top of the podium. Team Kissena - celebrates with Alex 52nd G.P. Citta di Camaiore Fotoreporter Sirotti was on hand to capture Michele Bartoli's first win for several months. In the final sprint, it was only the Italian's bike throw that ensured the result on the line. Stefano Garzelli - leads on the climbs Michele Bartoli - pips the "surprising" finish from Bulgarian Ivailo Gabrovski (Jean Delatour) Michele Bartoli - flies across the line Michele Bartoli - has his hands full on the podium Tour of Portugal Angel Edo - wins stage 2 Pedro Martins (Gresco) - wins the 5th stage and takes over the lead Italian Salvatore Commesso (Saeco) - celebrates his second stage win Swiss Fabian Jeker (Maia) - pulls on the leader's jersey after stage 9 Jose Luis Rebollo (Festina) - wins the 11th stage Want some more? For more cycling photography, with events such as Tour de France 2001, Tour de la Region Wallonne, Vuelta a Castilla-Leon Tour de Rio Rancho, 2nd Henk Vos Memorial , Austin Celebration, American Velodrome Challenge, French National Track Championships, Superweek/International Cycling Classic , Race Across the Alps, Scotland National Track Championships, Junior World Track Championships, or Thüringen-Rundfahrt der Frauen please consult our monthly archives