Cycling photography for August - Part III The Local East Coast Australian Time is plus 30 minutes NORBA Series Round #5 (Finals) Mount Washington Hill Climb MTB World Cup #8, Mont St. Anne Chris Thater Memorial Criterium Surrey League Revolutions Five Day Race MTB WC Kaprun Austria Meisterschaft von Zürich HEW Cyclassics US Criterium Championships Ipoh Track World Cup UK Track nationals Clasica a los Puertos de Guadarrama AIS Women's Cycling Team training camp Trittico Lombardo (Tre Valli Varesine, Coppa Agostoni, Coppa Bernocchi) Vuelta a Burgos Dr. Tistaert Prijs - Zottegem Tour de la Haute-Vienne EnBW GP - Karlsruhe Profronde van Wateringen Trophée d'Or Féminin AIS coach James Victor sent in some more pics of the women racing in the Trophée d'Or Féminin in France. The bunch sprint for 4th place in stage 1 - was easily taken by Rochelle Gilmore (AIS). Sara Carrigan (AIS) - best U23 rider after stage 1 The stage 1 podium - Rochelle Gilmore, Valentina Karpenko, Youlia Martissova and Sara Carrigan The Koppenberg This fearsome climb will hopefully reappear in the Ronde van Vlaanderen in 2002, subject to repair work. The city of Oudenaarde has started work on widening the road and improving the drainage, as the following photos show. This climb is extremely difficult when it is wet. The approach - at the bottom of the climb The start of the cobbles - The steepest part is shaded Here we go! Looking back - down the climb at the steepest part (22% grade) About half way up - the extent of the work in progress can be seen It is clear - that work has started This is the "easy" part - and the gutter on the right hand side is the preferred way up NORBA Series Round #5 (Finals) the Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championships Mountain Bike Series delivered plenty of great racing in this final round of competition. Thanks to David M Alden for contributing these pictures, including shots of Roland Green's dominance over the field and Leigh Donovan's final day of NORBA competition The competitiors - in the womens short track race leaves the start gates. Leigh Donovan (Schwinn) - riding out her last NORBA race in style The field - take off at the start of the short track cross country race. Ryder Hesjedal (Subaru/Gary Fisher) - in the men's short track cross country. Roland Green (Trek/Volkswagen) - maintaining his dominance in the NORBA finals. Tinker Juarez (Volvo/Cannondale) - greets the fans at the NORBA finals. Mount Washington Hill Climb The race billed as 'an extreme sporting event before there were extreme sports' the Mount Washington Hill Climb showed some tough competition. Pictures below of the race winners appear courtesy of John Alsedek. Karen Bockel (Gatorade/Olbas) - winner of the womens hill climb, stops for a quick photo before the race. Tim Johnson (Saturn) - on his way to his second successive win on the hill climb. MTB World Cup #8, Mont St. Anne Pictures taken from round eight of MTB World Cup held in Mont St. Anne in Canada. Thanks to Andrew Wellman for providing Cyclingnews with these photos Eric Carter (Mongoose Hyundai) - enjoying a very successful world cup. Roland Green (Trek/Volkswagen) - on his way to first place in the cross country finals. Sabrina Jonnier (France) - in the downhill competition. Christopher Kovarik (Intense Cycles-Fox Racing) - taking first place honours in the downhill competition. Chrissy Redden (Subaru-Gary Fisher) - on her way to win the womens cross country finals. Chris Thater Memorial Criterium This criterium in memory of a rider killed in a car accident was won in fine style by Kristy Scrymgeour and John Lieswyn. Doug Sheppard of podiumfotos.com took these pictures Anna Millward (Saturn) - the world number one grins on the start line. Kristy Scrymgeour (Saturn) - in splendid isolation on her way to lapping the field Kristy Scrymgeour - celebrates as she crosses the line Anna Millward and Kristy Scrymgeour celebrate a 'G'day' for Saturn. Roberto Gaggioli (DeFeet) - local hero and 1994 winner The Navigators team - looking very serious on the start line. John Lieswyn (7UP-Colorado Cyclist) - on the attack Scott Moninger (Mercury) - leads John Lieswyn (7UP-Colorado Cyclist) into the finale Jonathan Devich/thefastrack.com supplied the following photos. The women - on the start line Kristy Scrymgeour (Saturn) - in full flight Anna Millward (Saturn) - closely monitors the progress of the women's chase group The women's podium: Tina Mayolo-Pic, Kristy Scrymgeour and Joanne Kiesanowski John Lieswyn (7Up) - resets his computer before recording the winning time. Scott Moninger (Mercury) - leads the first break of the day, with the field not far behind Kirk O'Bee (Navigators) - sporting his new national criterium champion jersey A Navigators rider - coming full speed out of a turn John Lieswyn - takes the high speed downhill turn during his solo break Surrey League Revolutions Five Day Race These following photos, which appear courtesy of Cyclingnews correspondent Gerry McManus, show the first three stages of the Surrey League Revolutions Five Day Race. This event, which brings together some of England and Ireland's best elite and cat. 1, 2 & 3 riders, is the longest stage race to be held in the UK this year. Roger Morgan (Liphook Cycles) - on stage one of the race. Steve Dring (Stilton Tal RT) - in the leaders jersey before the start of stage two. Gethin Butler (Gore Bike Wear) - leads the charge on stage two. Paddy Moriarty (Gore Bike Wear) - puts on the pressure with his early breakaway. Richie Carhill (Gore Bike Wear) - and Timmie Barrie (London Irish) lead the breakaway group. Timmie Barrie's (London Irish) - early attack gains him the stage 2 victory and overall lead. Timmie Barrie - with Surrey League chief executive Keith Butler, at the presentation ceremony. Timmie Barrie - starting the third stage in the yellow leaders jersey. Ipoh Track World Cup The final round of the UCI Track World Cup was held in Ipoh, Malaysia, subject to occasional torrential downpours. Cleaning the track - just after a tropical downpour Inspecting the track - to make sure that it is safe after the storm French sprinter Florian Rousseau - warms up in preparation for qualifying Christina Becker - speeds around the bank on her way to defeating Diana Ziliute Kazakhstan's team pursuit - during qualification, where they finished 4th The Danish team pursuit squad - qualified in sixth position The Czech Republic team rides - during the final of the team pursuit The Czech Republic team rides - during the final of the team pursuit The German pursuit team - on its way to beating the Czech Republic The German pursuit team - was the fastest Australian Jobie Dajka - tries to overtake German Rene Wolff in the semi-final of the men's sprint Action - during the women's points race Christina Becker - salutes the crowd after winning the women's points race Alexander Aeschbach (Swi) - during the men's madison Franco Marvulli and Alexander Aeschbach- the winning Swiss combination Jobie Dakja - puts his hands up in triumph after winning the men's keirin Keirin podium: Florian Rousseau, Jobie Dakja and Marty Nothstein German Olympic Sprint team - in action German Olympic Sprint team - wave from the top of the podium The German cycling team - waves from the podium after winning the Track Cycling World Cup overall trophy in Ipoh MTB World Cup #7 - CDM Kaprun, Austria  These photo's have been provided by former World Cup downhiller, Giovanna Bonazzi The Women's Downhill podium - with Tracy Moseley, Anne-Caroline Chausson and Sabrina Jonnier Volvo/Cannondale - now this really is a skin suit Do you think Hannibal Lecter - knows anything about downhilling? Greg Minnaar - won the Men's downhill ahead of Gracia, Vouilloz, Peat and Tomas Misser Vilaseca The view - looking down across the grandstands and some impressive hillsides. UK Track nationals Gerry McManus snapped one of the winners in front of his bike shop. Tony Gibb - with his three gold medals Clasica a los Puertos de Guadarrama Santiago Botero (Kelme-Costa Blanca) - climbs on his way to winning Colombian Santiago Botero - celebrates as he wins AIS Women's Cycling Team training camp James Victor, AIS Women's road coach sent these photos from their recent training camp in Livigno, a popular ski town located in northern Italy. Team photo - in black and white Team photo - basking under the sun in northern Italy Team photo - the with women's team manager, James Victor and support staff Trittico Lombardo   Photos of the Trittico Lombardo series by Fotoreporter Sirotti Coppa Bernocchi Alessio's Paolo Valoti - climbs in the breakaway group during the final stages of the race Paolo Valoti (Alessio) - gets ready for his final attack Paolo Valoti - wins the Coppa Bernocchi Paolo Valoti - raises his arms as he wins the Coppa Bernocchi. Dario Andriotto, Paolo Valoti and Denis Lunghi - stand on the podium Gianluca Tonetti (Selle Italia) - is presented with his award for winning the Trittico Lombardo. Gianluca Tonetti - with both of his diamonds Coppa Agostoni Gianluca Tonetti - Francesco Casagrande and Jan Ullrich leading the way Francesco Casagrande (Fassa Bortolo) - wins the 55th Coppa Agostoni ahead of Jan Ullrich (Telekom) Francesco Casagrande - raises his arms as he wins the Coppa Agostoni Francesco Casagrande - winner Francesco Casagrande - rehydrates after the race Francesco Casagrande - waits patiently to accept his prize Francesco Casagrande - wearing the winner's ribbon Podium: Jan Ullrich, Francesco Casagrande and Gianluca Tonetti Tre Valli Varesini Mirko Celestino - wins the Tre Valli Varesini Mirko Celestino - raises his arms as he wins the Tre Valli Varesini Mirko Celestino - looking proud and happy with his success Mirko Celestino - smiles on the podium Mirko Celestino - gives a big thumbs up after his success Mirko Celestino - lifts the trophy. The podium - Paolo Valoti, Mirko Celestino and Gianluca Bortolami Who's the happiest? - Paolo Valoti, Mirko Celestino or Gianluca Bortolami? Vuelta a Burgos Andrea Tafi - wins the first stage of the Vuelta a Burgos Massimo Apollonio (Tacconi Sport) - wins stage 4 in front of Martín Garrido (Relax-Fuenlabrada) and Oscar Freire (Mapei) Massimo Apollonio - stands on the podium after his stage win Dr. Tistaert Prijs - Zottegem A certain cyclingnews staff-member was on hand to cover this UCI 1.4 kermis race in Zottegem. Riders - relax in the sunshine before the start A young autograph hunter - looks hopeful Ready to roll! The bookmakers - were out in force for the casual punter to place bets on the race A close look - at the odds for each rider An early break - hammers up the Grotenberge Team Fakta - chasing one of the early breakaways Local hero Scott Sunderland - was in the action, but missed the final break A pleasant interlude - at the top of the Grotenberge A local restaurant - at the top of the Grotenberge Robbie McEwen (Domo) - near the front over the top of the Grotenberge Fancy a shot - for a stuffed rabbit? The serious part of the action - was in the centre of town The chase - in the closing laps proved to be fruitless Chris Peers (Cofidis) - with Jo Planckaert in tow The final sprint: Koerts had his wheel in front, but Planckaert had the better bike throw Jo Planckaert (Codfidis) - congratulated after his win  Women's Tour de la Haute-Vienne   Photo's of some of the Australian women riders in France have been provided by Christophe Podevin Bridget Evans with Emma James - at the Tour presentation The Chambery CC Team - with S. Creux, J. Feldhann-Arnaud, M. Pommard, M. Raoux, and A. Mazuez  Bridget Evans - during the time trial (3rd stage)  Juanita Arnaud-Feldhann - powering on during the time trial Later French races;  Bridget Evans - in Sembadel finishing 2nd, behind French racer Martine Gauthier  Bridget Evans - early on in Allinges .   Bridget Evans - just beginning to lift her arms to celebrate her fourth French victory this year   Bridget Evans - after her win in Allinges  EnBW GP - Karlsruhe   Photo's of the EnBW GP from Karlsruhe, Germany provided by Carlo Rosenkranz  Serhiy Honchar and Denis Zanette - heading for fourth  Christophe Moreau and Florent Brard - with a winning ride  Jan Ullrich and Andreas Klöden - from Team Deutsche Telekom   28th Profronde van Wateringen - NE  Photo's provided by Dennis Philippi Dierkxens and Boogerd - halfway the race  Michael Boogerd - at the start  Boogerd - behind a team-mate  Dutch champion Jans Koerts - on his way to get third  Rabobanks' Marc Lotz - leading out Boogerd out from the pack Want some more? 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