Cycling photography for June 2001 The Local East Coast Australian Time is plus 30 minutes French national championships Volta a Catalunya Ster van Walcheren Tour de Suisse Vuelta a Colombia Bad Saulgau criterium Tour de Luxembourg Hewlett Packard Women's Challenge RAAM Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Lincoln GP Coppe dell Nazioni - Memorial Fausto Coppi (ITT) Classique des Alpes First Union Series Giro d'Italia Montreal World Cup Clarendon Cup Capital Cup Big Bear NORBA #1 French national championships Didier Rous - powers along as a team-mate desperately tries to hang on to his wheel Didier Rous - raises his arms and 'number one' fingers as he crosses the line Jeannie Longo - on her way to national championship number 36. Jeannie Longo - displays serious concentration as she drives the breakaway. Volta a Catalunya Stage 1 - June 21: Sabadell - Sabadell TTT, 24.4 km ONCE - the team time trial machine in teeth-gritted action Marcos Serrano (ONCE-Eroski) - sprays champagne on the podium after becoming the new overall leader Stage 3 - June 23: Blanes-L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 148.6 km Romans Vainsteins (Domo-Farm Frites) - rides during the third stage The sprint - Romans Vainsteins leads Sven Teutenberg Santos Gonzalez (ONCE) - on the podium after gaining the leader's jersey Stage 4 - June 24: Barcelona-Barcelona, 115.8 km The ONCE team - controls the pace during stage 4 Joseba Beloki (ONCE) - wins the fourth stage in Barcelona Joseba Beloki - on the podium after winning the fourth stage Ster van Walcheren, Netherlands Stage 1- June 21: Middelburg - Vlissingen, 104 km Peloton in Vlissingen - at the statue of Michiel de Ruyter, famous Dutch naval hero. Stage 1 win - for Anouska van der Zee Stage 1 Podium - with Fonny Wekema, Anouska van der Zee and Sonja Pfister-van Kuik. Team RSC De Zuidwesthoek - with Australian guest rider Emma James. Stage 2- June 22: Middelburg - Biggekerke, 109.5 km Sharon van Essen - in Middelburg, before winning Stage 2 Sharon van Essen wins stage 2 - Andrea Bosman gets the second place. Podium stage 2 - with Andrea Bosman, Sharon van Essen and Debby Mansveld. Stages 3a and 3b- June 23: Kamperland - Kamperland ITT, 13.9 km and Kamperland - Kortgene, 121 km Lada Kozlikova - after the Time Trial Stage 3 - with the Peloton on the Oosterscheldekering. Peloton on the Zeelandbrug Peloton at the end of the Zeelandbrug - with in a line of cars, waiting in the background. Seems only fair. Yvonne Brunen wins Stage 3b - Vanessa Cheatley gets the second place. Peleton in the background Final podium - with overall winner Lada Kozlikova, Bosman, Pfister-van Kuik, Ingels and van der Zee. Tour de Suisse Stage 1 - June 19: Rust (Ger) ITT, 7.9 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - rides during stage 1 Lance Armstrong - smiles with his yellow jersey on the podium after his win Stage 2 - June 20: Rust - Basel, 178.8 km Lance Armstrong (USPS) - in the yellow jersey before stage 2 Oscar Camenzind (Lampre) - looking nervous Stefano Garzelli (Mapei) - not looking too pleased with the situation Laurent Jalabert (CSC) - relaxes before the start of stage 2 Tyler Hamilton (USPS) - rolls up in his black sprints jersey. Tyler Hamilton - concentrates before the stage Alexandre Vinokouov (Telekom) - looking very cool Alex Zulle (Team Coast) - before stage 2 Stage 3 - June 21: Reinach - Baar, 162.7 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - still wearing the yellow jersey before stage 3. Gianluca Bortolami (Tacconi) - powers away from co-escapee Peter Wrolich (Gerolsteiner) Gianluca Bortolami - raises his arms in victory as he crosses the line Gianluca Bortolami - smiles on the podium Stage 4 - June 22: Baar - Wildhaus, 144 km Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - leads Lance Armstrong, Gilberto Simoni and Alex Zulle towards the finish Wladimir Belli - leads Armstrong and Camenzind on the last climb Alexandre Vinokourov (Telekom) - wins stage 4 into Wildhaus Alexandre Vinokourov - stands on the podium after winning stage 4 Gianluca Bortolami (Tacconi) - still in yellow after the fourth stage Stage 5 - June 23: Widnau/Heerbrugg - Col du Gothard, 220.6 km Dimitri Konyshev (Fassa Bortolo) - ascends the famous paved road 'La Tremola' on his way to winning the fifth stage Dimitri Konyshev - ascends the snow lined paved road 'La Tremola' Dimitri Konyshev - struggles in the final metres of the fifth stage Dimitri Konyshev - on the podium after winning Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - receives a kiss from the former Miss Switzerland, Tania Gutmann Stage 6 - June 24: Mendrisio - Mendrisio, 174.1 km Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - signs autographs before the start of stage 6 The peloton - ride along Lake Lugano during the sixth stage Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) - rides up the Monte Ceneri Serguei Ivanov (Fassa Bortolo) - wins stage 6 in Mendrisio Stage 7 - June 25: Locarno - Naters, 156.6 km Stefano Garzelli (Mapei) - climbing the Nufenen Pass (2478m) Stefano Garzelli - wins the 7th stage into Naters Stefano Garzelli - almost manages a smile after his win Stage 8 - June 26: Sion - Crans Montana ITT, 25.1 km Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) - riding hard during the stage 8 time trial Lance Armstrong - on his way to victory during the mountain time trial Stage 9 - June 27: Sion - Lausanne, 166.8 km Former leader Wladimir Belli (Fassa Bortolo) chats with Lance Armstrong near Aigle Lance Armstrong - talks on the batphone to his team Erik Zabel (Telekom) - raises his arms as he wins in front of Saulius Ruskys (Gerolsteiner) and Robbie McEwen (Domo) Erik Zabel - once again victorious in the Tour de Suisse Erik Zabel - smiles to the crowd on the podium after his stage 9 win Stage 10 - June 28: Lausanne - Lausanne, 176.8 km Lance Armstrong - talks to Juan Antonio Samaranch and Hein Verbruggen Swiss Oscar Camenzind (Lampre) - passes a Swiss flag in Donneloye Gilberto Simoni and Lance Armstrong - ride together during the final stage Oscar Camenzind - wins the final stage Oscar Camenzind - raises his arms in triumph Oscar Camenzind - smiles on the podium Lance Armstrong - on the podium, flanked by two former Miss Switzerlands The final podium: Gilberto Simoni, Lance Armstrong and Wladimir Belli Vuelta a Colombia Photos sent in by Luis Barbosa of the 05 Orbitel team. The start - of stage 3 The escape - during the third stage Gregorio Ladino (Aguardiente Nectar) - winner of stage 3 Bad Saulgau criterium This race, won by German Jan Ullrich, attracted 20,000 spectators on a Sunday evening. Some photos of the Telekom boys sent in by Karl-Heinz Kessler (via Hans Will). Jan Ullrich - rides during the Bad Saulgau criterium Udo Bölts - leads his teammate Jan Ullrich during the race Matthias Kessler - at the head of affairs Tour de Luxembourg Photos of the Tour de Luxembourg courtesy of Sabine Sunderland. A bit of pushing and shoving - at the end of stage 3 Scott Sunderland (Fakta) - on the start ramp of the time trial The start of the final stage: Jorgen Bo Petersen in the centre with the yellow jersesy Scott Sunderland (Fakta) - at the start of the final stage in Wiltz Rolling - out of Wiltz on Sunday morning Team Fakta - leading up the 'Mur de Wiltz' Final podium: Marco Serpellini (Climbs), Jorgen Bo Petersen (1st GC), Raivis Belohvosciks (2nd GC), and Kim Kirchen (Points). Hewlett Packard Women's Challenge Photos courtesy of the official race website, www.womenschallenge.com Jeannie Longo - leads Anna Millward (Saturn) and the chasing pack during stage 1 Joan Wilson (Office Depot) - on her own early on in stage 2 Anna Millward and Kim Bruckner (Saturn) - chase during stage 3. Jeannie Longo (Office Depot) - and Lyne Bessette (Saturn) at the base of the Galena Pass on stage 3. Alison Sydor and Jessica Phillips - in the field during stage 3 Pam Shuford - moves ahead of the competition during stage 4 Kimberly Bruckner (Saturn) - places third in the fourth stage Ina Teutenberg (Saturn) - goes on the attack during stage 5 Chantal Beltman (Dutch National Team) - wins stage 5 Judith Arndt (German National Team) - leads a breakaway group during stage 6. Petra Rossner (Saturn) - crosses the finish line at the end of stage 6 Cathy Moncassin - looks for the peloton in stage 7. Jolanta Polikeviciute - of Team Acca Due O during stage 7 Team Saturn - accelerates the pace, stage 7. Caroline Alexander - hydrates after the stage 8 hill climb. Race Across America Fabio "Bunny" Biasiolo - powering across the countryside Team Vail - looking good before the work begins. Teams Start - Everyone smile for the camera Team BIAK - great cause, but a long way to go Twin Team - nothing like a little sibling rivaly. Cassie Lowe - doing it again! Katie Lindquist - heading east. Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Stage 3 - June 13: Guilherand-Granges - Carpentras, 184 km The leading group - chases Unai Etxebarria up Mont Ventoux during the third stage Axel Merckx (Domo) - suffering up Mont Ventoux. David Millar (Cofidis) - leads Cristophe Moreau (Festina) and Axel Merckx (Domo) in pursuit of the leaders Unai Etxebarria (Euskaltel) - near the top of the mythical Mont Ventoux climb Venezuelan Unai Etxebarria - on his way to winning the third stage Unai Etxebarria - wins stage 3 into Carpentras Unai Etxebarria - smiles on the podium after winning stage 3 Stage 4 - June 14: Beaumes-de-Venise - Valréas ITT, 43 km Axel Merckx (Domo) - time trials to 28th place in the fourth stage David Millar (Cofidis) - in his customary time trial tuck Jonathan Vaughters (Credit Agricole) - was back to his best Festina's David Plaza - finished 3rd in the TT Christophe Moreau (Festina) - lets it hang out David Millar - smiles on the podium after gaining the blue and yellow leader's jersey A happy Jonathan Vaughters - on the podium after his win Stage 5 - June 15: Romans-sur-Isère - Grenoble, 151 km French trio - Benoit Salmon (Ag2r), Christophe Moreau (Festina) and Stephane Heulot (Big Mat) David Millar (Cofidis) - suffers during stage 5, eventually losing his yellow and blue leader's jersey Christophe Moreau (Festina) - chases during the fifth stage Benoit Salmon (Ag2r) - in full tuck on the descent Kazakh Andrei Kivilev (Cofidis) - wins the sprint for stage 5 Christophe Moreau (Festina) - smiles in the yellow and blue jersey on the podium Pavel Tonkov (Mercury) - in the white jersey (combination) Stage 6 - June 16: Pontcharra - Briançon, 193 km The peloton - riding up the Col du Glandon The peloton - ascend the steepest part of the Col du Glandon Moreau, Tonkov and Mayo - pass a long wall of snow during the ascension of the Col du Galibier Christophe Moreau (Festina) - and Pavel Tonkov (Mercury) riding up the Col du Galibier A side on shot - Christophe Moreau Pavel Tonkov and Iban Mayo The peloton - pass through a tunnel on the slopes of the Galibier Pavel Tonkov - and Christophe Moreau descend in the lead Eventual stage winner - Iban Mayo descends Iban Mayo - wins the sixth stage ahead of Tonkov and Moreau Iban Mayo - smiles on the podium after winning stage 6 Pavel Tonkov - retained his white combination jersey Stage 7 - June 17: Vizille - Chambéry, 125 km Jens Voigt (Credit Agricole) - gives it everything during his escape attempt Christophe Moreau (Festina) and Pavel Tonkov (Mercury) - ride ahead of a Euskaltel led peloton Jens Voigt (Credit Agricole) - wins the last stage in Chambery. Christophe Moreau - crosses the line in front of Tonkov Christophe Moreau - holds the Dauphine Libere trophy above his head Lincoln Grand Prix The Lincoln Grand Prix's highlight is the tough cobbled climb of the Michaelgate in the heart of the city. Dave O'Nyons was there to capture the action. Spectators look on - as the peleton climb Michaelgate a gruelling 13 times The peloton - on the first part of the climb A rider - of the Marco Polo Cycling Team The peloton - at the top of the Michaelgate climb passing the cathederal Matt Stephens (Sigma) - chasing down a member of the Irish team John Tanner - crosses the finish line winning the 2001 Lincoln GP Coppe dell Nazioni - Memorial Fausto Coppi (ITT) Women's Podium with Alison Wright, Diana Ziliute, and Allessandra Cappellotto. Italian national champion Allessandra Cappellotto receiving the trophy from Fausto Coppi's daughter. A.I.S. Australian Time Trial bikes about to be flogged. Alison Wright and Sara Carrigan with their I.T.T. bikes S.R.M. equipped for the time trial. Alison Wright (A.I.S. Australia) picks up second place. Fabrizio Canata, accepts the Team trophy for the weekend in Paolis Cappellotto thanks Pregnalato for the '60km lead-out' to the climb Cappellotto before the start. Felloni, Cappellotto, and Wright celebrate on the podium. Classique des Alpes Lance Armstrong - pictured with his son Luke before the start A sodden Iban Mayo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) - crosses the line in triumph The sprint for second place - Lance Armstrong (USPS) pips Pavel Tonkov (Mercury) Winner Iban Mayo - raises his arms on the podium Clarendon Cup Jonathan Devich, of The Fastrack will be supplying photos for cyclingnews during the First Union Series. To warm up, he was present at the popular Clarendon Cup criterium. Ina Teutenberg - with Kristy Scrymgeour (Saturn) and Laura van Gilder (Verizon Wireless) Laura van Gilder (Verizon Wireless) - leads breakaway companion Kristy Scrymgeour (Saturn) Petra Rossner and Ina Teutenberg (Saturn) - managed to lap the pack again Tina Mayolo-Pic (Autotrader) - mixes it up with some local riders after taking a prime Julian Dean (U.S. Postal) - on his way to a 4th place finish The Navigators - make a break Local hero Russ Langley (NCVC) - gets away from the field for 9 laps, much to the delight of the crowd The men's field - closed out on the tight course Team Saturn - pushes the pace at the front Trent Klasna (Saturn) - retains his lead of the Pro Cycling Tour Capital Cup Jonathan Devich of The Fastrack also took these shots of the Capital Cup The men's pro field - races down the back stretch and towards the Washington Monument Eric Wholberg (Saturn) - looks to Gabriele Rampollo (Lemond-DeFeet) to take the next pull in their two man break One of the NetZero team - opens up a gap on the front of the field Local strong man Russ Langley (NCVC) - initiates a mid-race three-man race. Trent Klasna (Saturn) - leads the field while radioing for instructions Two laps to go - Mercury comes to the front and sets up Leon Van Bon for the win Mercury riders - keep the tempo high on the last lap. The break that got away - Petra Rosner, InaTeutenburg (Saturn), and Roz Rookie-May (Pittsburh Cycling Team) Ina Teutenburg - launches her race winning attack Big Bear NORBA #1 Rob Karman was behind the lens at the opening round of the US National MTB series. Day 1 - Long course cross-country Mary Grigson (Gary Fisher/Subaru) - looking very serious and focused at the start Alison Dunlap (GT) - lead for most of the first two laps Jimena Florit (RLX/Polo Sport) and Mary Grigson - lead the pursuit of Alison Dunlap on lap one. Alison Dunlap - her strength was no match for Grigson's descending Mary Grigson - on her way to winning the women's XC. Ruthie Matthes (Trek/VW) - en route to a solid third place Kerry Barnholdt and Shonny Vanlandingham (both Sobe/Headshock) - giving chase Amber Neben (Sobe/Headshock) - on her way to fourth place in the women's race Mary Grigson (Gary Fisher/Subaru) - celebrates as she crosses the line Ruthie Matthes (Trek/VW) - acknowledges the crowd as she finishes Ryder Hesjedal (Gary Fisher/Subaru) - leads out the men's cross-country in hot, dusty conditions Roland Green (Trek/VW) - chased hard but had to settle for second Kirk Molday (Santa Cruz/Sun Race) - realised on the second lap climb that this was his day Kirk Molday - looking surprisingly relaxed Pavel Cherkassov (Gary Fisher/Subaru) and Roland Green - in hot pursuit Kirk Molday - indicates his position as he crosses the line Kirk Molday - displays his toothy grin Day 2 - Short track cross-country Ryder Hesjedel (Gary Fisher/Subaru) - before the start Ryder Hesjedel - powers ahead of the bunch at the start Frank Mapel (Yeti/Pearl Izumi) - attempts to escape in the first lap The men's field - jockeying for position with three laps to go Ryder Hesjedel - holds off Seamus McGrath (Haro) in the finishing sprint Alison Dunlap (GT) - powered across the gap Alison Dunlap - celebrates as she substantially out-sprints Jimena Florit (RLX/Polo Sport) Day 2 - Dual slalom Leigh Donovan (Scwhinn) - leapt ahead of Katrina Millar to take the Dual Slalom prize Mick Hannah (L) and Greg Minnaar (R) - made it a Global and Southern Hemisphere Dual Slalom final Day 3 - Downhill Marla Streb - Continued her storming early season form Mick Hannah - Another downhill star emerges from Australia Nathan 'Stomper' Rennie (Yeti/Pearl Izumi) - was just one twentieth of a second off the pace Missy Giove (Global Racing) - the ever-popular Missile on her way to second place Tara Llanes (Yeti/Pearl Izumi) - on her way to third place Chris Kovarik (Intense) - took the third spot on the Aussie podium Want some more? 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