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24 hours of Moab

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• Stay way back or go over the handlebars.
• Chris Eatough (Trek / VW) drops into the "slot" on the toughest technical section of the course.
• Tinker Juarez (Monavie/Cannondale), multiple-time national & 24 hour world champion, finished second behind Josh Tostado this year.
• 24 hour racing is all about the night laps!
• Moab is technical in the day; at night it becomes a whole different course.
• Riders work together to light up the desert.
• Finally, after a long very cold night of about 0 degrees Celsius) the sun peeks up over the race camp.
• Mike Vigers, age 15, puts in some of the fastest junior laps on a singlespeed.
• Out of the sand and on to the steep rock in an early morning lap.
• The Moab landscape early in the morning.

GP Beghelli

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• Mister Beghelli sees his race take off.
• Riders wind their way through one of the last of the season's races.
• Good view of the action.
• Alessandro Donati (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo) takes in some energy.
• Reflection of the action.
• Italy's Alessandro Petacchi, 34, of Team LPR Brakes wins 12th GP Beghelli over Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia).
• Italian 'Ale-Jet' Alessandro Petacchi (LPR Brakes) wins the GP Beghelli.
• Alessandro Petacchi (LPR Brakes) called on stage.

Giro dell'Emilia

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• Michael Rasmussen, r, pays a visit to the start of the Giro dell'Emilia.
• Italian Champion Filippo Simeoni (Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce)
• Team Tinkoff Credit Systems ready to start.
• Grischa Niermann (Rabobank) checks his tyre pressure.
• Patrice Piemontesi (NGC) enjoys the company.
• Marco Marzano (Lampre)
• Rolling out for the start of the Giro dell'Emilia.
• The start of the Giro dell'Emilia.
• Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) riding in the race.
• Italian Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes), 32, wins the Giro dell'Emilia, in Bologna.
• Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) – 'The Killer' – wins the Giro dell'Emilia.
• Italy's Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) tops the podium with Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) and Alexandr Kolobnev (CSC-Saxo Bank), l & r.
• Danilo Di Luca powers ahead coming into the closing kilometres of the race
• I can't hear you... says Danilo Di Luca as he celebrates the win
• The field makes its way up the climb
• Christian Pfannberger (Barloworld) sits at the rear of the field
• Marzio Bruseghin (Lampre) gives it a shove up the climb
• Matthew Lloyd (Silence-Lotto) looking comfortable at the pointy end of the field

Yellomundee MTB Grand Prix

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• Jason English races to victory at Yellomundee.

Coppa Sabatini

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• Paolo Bettini, now an ex-professional, arrives for the start of the Coppa Sabatini by personal aircraft.
• Tinkoff Credit Systems presented.
• Team Rabobank ready to race the Coppa Sabatini.
• Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce
• Barloworld presented for the Coppa Sabatini.
• Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) and teammate Filippo Pozzato at the start.
• Liquigas ready for the 56th Coppa Sabatini.
• Scott-American Beef
• Nippo-Endeka
• Two-time World Champion Paolo Bettini greets Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) and Stefano Garzelli (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l-r.
• Berik Kupeshov (Astana)
• Michele Scarponi (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli)
• Riders roll out for the start of the 56th Coppa Sabatini.
• Patrice Piemontesi (NGC Medical-OTC Industria Porte)
• Riders climb early on in the Coppa Sabatini
• The 56th Coppa Sabatini ... riders facing an early obstacle.
• Luigi Sestili (Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce)
• Ángel Madrazo (Scott-American Beef)
• Eddy Ratti (Nippo-Endeka)
• Alessandro Proni (Quick Step)
• Christian Pfannberger (Barloworld)
• Manuele Mori (Scott-American Beef)
• Italy's Enrico Gasparotto (Barloworld) rides in the Professional Continental ProTour leader's jersey
• Francesco Failli (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo)
• Scott Davis (Columbia)
• The season spins to a close.
• The cycling world keeps spinning.
• Fortunato Baliani (CSF Group Navigare)
• Alessandro Petacchi (LPR Brakes)
• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo) shows grit in the race's finale.
• Alessandro Petacchi (LPR Brakes) not on his terrain.
• Alexandr Kolobnev (CSC-Saxo Bank)
• Enrico Gasparotto (Barloworld)
• Giampaolo Caruso (Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce)
• Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) shows off the German national champ jersey.
• Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) on his way to a second place.
• Giovanni Visconti (Quick Step)
• Daniele Bennati (Liquigas)
• Ukraine's Mikhaylo Khalilov of Team Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce, 33, wins the Coppa Sabatini over Italy's Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas), l.
• Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) discusses the finale with teammate Daniele Bennati.
• Ukraine's Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce) on top for the day with Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) and Stefano Garzelli (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r.
• Mikhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce) tops the podium with Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) and Stefano Garzelli (Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r.

Clásico Banfoandes

Stage 6 - October 11: Lobatera - San Cristóbal , 136,5 km

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• Lobatera was festive
• Henry Torres the speaker gets the crowd going.
• The Church of Lobatera.
• The start saw the riders go uphill immediately.
• Cinelli OPD quickly took care of things.
• The first break of the day developed quickly.
• Arthur Garcia rode close to ho,me today.
• Cesar Salazar looks off course but he was just riding ahead of the peloton.
• Ochoa and Serpa (Diquigiovanni) stayed close to the front.
• The caravan publicitary.
• Climbing to Palo Grande.
• Going up to Los Cacaos.
• Noel Vasquez (Cabimas) attacks the group.
• The leader Dotti in difficulties.
• The four-man break ahead of the others.
• Monument Cerro el Cristo at the Finish.
• The Dutch supporters
• Jose Serpa (Diquigiovanni) emerges on the finishing straight.
• Serpa is about to win the stage
• Jose Serpa (Diquigiovanni).
• Jose Serpa (Col) first on top of the climb, which nets him the stage victory.
• Serpa's win gave him the GC lead.
• Jose Serpa in heaven as he crosses the line.
• Carlos Ochoa (Diquigiovanni) ended the day in fourth but what was best that the team had the yellow jersey.
• Alirio Contreras (Gobernacion del Zulia Bod) sprinted to fifth place.
• Jonathan Camargo (Loteria del Tachira) is the best U23 rider.
• Carlos Maya (Gobierno Bolivariano de Carabobo) with fans.
• Maya with his family at the finish.
• A thirsty Serpa could smile with all the bottles in front of him.
• Jose Serpa is now the man to beat.
• The podium (l-r) Carlos Maya (Gobierno Bolivariano de Carabobo), Jose Serpa (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni) and Noel Vazquez (Gobernacion del Zulia Bod).
• The top three spray the champagne.
• Jose Serpa is the new leader.

Stage 4 - October 8: Sabana de Mendoza - El Vigía , 153.7 km

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• The race leader Johnny Hoogerland.
• The Bank Banfoandes gets ready for the race
• The start under sunny skies.
• Freddy Vargas (Loteria del Tachira) gets going
• It's chat time in the peloton in the early part of the race.
• The bunch rolls along the roads of Venezuela.
• The yellow teams blend in with the fruits of the banana trees in the background.
• Carlos Ochoa is the champion of the 2008 Tour Venezuela.
• Juan Jimenez (Alcaldia de Cabimas) leads the yellow dudes
• For the employees of Bank Banfoandes it was a cycling party.
• The intermediate sprint was right at the bank.
• The Happy Hour.
• 19-year-old Angel Rivas (Sumiglow) out of the saddle.
• Cabimas pulled for the longest time.
• Lituanian Romans Sinicinas (Cinelli - OPD).
• The sprint final in El Vigia City.
• Gil Cordoves (Alcaldia de Cabimas) emerges on front.
• Cuban Gil Cordoves wins the stage
• Cordoves won clearly ahead of Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - OPD), who seems to be the Erik Zabel of sprinting in this tour.
• Gil Cordoves happy to have beaten the entire peloton.
• The girls of Clasico Banfoandes.
• Guest star.Jose Rujano of Caisse Epargne
• Giani Savio in the press room.
• Emiliano Donadello (Serramenti PVC) finished third with Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - OPD, second), winner Gil Cordoves (Alcaldia de Cabimas) and Emiliano Donadello (Serramenti PVC).
• The Podium (l-r)
• Juan Torrez (Gobierno Bolivariano) leads the U23 ranking
• Ivan Fanelli is the sprint points leader
• Joan Paez (Hussein Sport) leads the mountain classification. with Caisse's Rujano.
• GC leader Johnny Hoogerland celebrates
• Rujano is the star in Venezuela.

Stage 3 - October 7: Cabimas - Valera , 181.7 km

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• The cheerleaders and big band show before stage.
• Adelso Valero (Ven) rides on the front
• Allan Morales of Costa Rica rolls along in the protection of the peloton.
• Mountain leader Arthur Garcia (Ven) feels at ease.
• William Rodriguez (Colombia es pasión) happy to sit in the bunch for now.
• Carlos Galvis (Ven) found the road surface a bit bad in places.
• Francisco Landaeta (Ven) digs deep during his attack
• The bunch on the sunny day.
• Johnny Hoogerland of the Netherlands
• Joan Paez in the Rock Racing look alike outfit
• Paul Aekkers (Ned) with a fan riding in the background.
• Romans Sinicinas of Lithuania checks if there are any drinks in the car
• 25-year-old Hoogerland gets the win
• Johnny Hoogerland won over Paez Jhoan (Hussein Sport Gobierno de Barinas).
• A happy Johnny Hoogerland of the Netherlands)
• Johnny Hoogerland (Team Altipower) wins in Valera City
• Edwin Becerra (Sumiglow Escaladores) wins the sprint for third place, as Fanelli is beaten once again.
• The Podium with Hoogerland in the centre and second placed Paez on the left. Becerra is on the right.
• The Dutch party
• Crowd in Valera City at the finish

Stage 2 - October 6: Puerto Cumarebo - Coro - Dabajuro , 163 km

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• The bunch sets off
• Dennis Kredder (Ned) gets some support
• Cesar Salazar (Colombia es pasión) in the early part of the race.
• Jairo Hernandez (Colombia es pasión) pedals hard in the pace line.
• Riding over a windy bridge and checking back on the damage done.
• The under 23 leader, Daniel Abreu of Venezuela.
• The bunch meets the traffic
• After some initial attacking the peloton took it easy fir a while.
• Two escaped shortly before the intermediate sprint which was only temporarily marked by a man with a checkered flag.
• Juan Dotti of Argentina suffers on the hilly roads.
• The panoramic view
• Attack by Jose Contreras of Venezuela.
• Gil Cordovez (Alcaldia de Cabimas Bod) wins the tight sprint.
• Cordovez on the podium while second-placed Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - OPD) is wondering where he left those millimetres to obtain victory.
• Cordovez is a happy man on the Podium

Stage 1 - October 5: Punto Fijo - Coro , 149.7 km

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• The start of the race was eagerly anticipated by all riders.
• Isn't the Tour of Qatar still months away?
• The yellow train rolls along
• Manuel Beletti (Serramenti PVC) wins the stage a good bike length ahead of the others.
• The day's winner, Manuel Beletti was happy to have won, even if it doesn't look like it.
• The podium with winner Beletti atop the second placed Gil Cordovez (Alcaldia de Cabimas Bod, left) and Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - OPD)
• The GC was the same with winner Beletti atop the second placed Gil Cordovez (Alcaldia de Cabimas Bod, left) and Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - OPD)

Vuelta a Chihuahua

Stage 7 - October 12: Chihuahua Circuit race, 84km

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• Javier Benitez celebrates with kisses on the podium for the second day
• Javier Benitez wins again in the Chihuahua downtown criterium
• Time to party, lads... Paco Mancebo gets a spray - of the good kind
• And gets the kisses too. You decide which is better...

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• A bummer for a Rica Buergeur boy as his chain breaks in the final stage
• The podium parties in the city centre
• The various jersey winners show us what they'll be in for this evening
• Caleb Fairley (Garmin Chipotle) in a pensive mood before the start
• Javier Benitez (Benfica) receives the pleasantries after securing the points classification
• The peloton heads through downtown Chihuahua
• Francisco Mancebo took the overall title at the Vuelta a Chihuahua for the second year running
• Francisco Mancebo may have done enough to get a contract with Rock Racing next year
• Mancebo and Chihuahua governor Jose Reyez on the podium
• Pat McCarty has enjoyed a great Vuelta a Chihuahua
• A happy Pat McCarty on the podium as best climber
• Tecos Trek gets on the front as it defends its lead in the teams classification on the final day
• Garmin Chipotle's Jason Donald rides on the front in Chihuahua
• Paco Mancebo was alert in defending his overall lead during the final stage
• Chihuahua was looking good for the final stage criterium
• Tom Peterson has lived up to expectations as a talented young rider during this race
• Don't get too excited, Tom... Tom Peterson waits for the presentation in Chihuahua
• Teco Trek takes out the teams classification during the awards ceremony

Stage 6 - October 11: Cuauthemoc - Chihuahua, 127.4km

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• The attacks began early in stage six
• Luis Macias (Tecos de la Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara) wins stage six in Chihuahua
• Christophe Laurent (Garmin Chipotle) leads the breakaway group that contested the finale
• A group of seven riders went clear and stayed away until the finish in Chihuahua
• Race leader Francisco Mancebo looks relaxed before the start
• Pat McCarty has been prominent in this year's Vuelta a Chihuahua
• The peloton waits for the start
• The riders depart Cuauthemoc for the 127.4km trip to Chihuahua
• Tom Peterson is another Garmin Chipotle rider who has made his mark on the race
• Spraying opponents with champagne is one way to try and psych them out!

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• Xacobeo Galicia before start.
• Francesco Mancebo interviewed.
• Elk Haus souvenirs.
• Mikel Pradera (Benfica) at the doctor.
• Gregorio Ladino interviewed.
• Uriel Chavez and Irving Aguilar with their helper..
• Jessel Valenzuela's family support him every day.
• Luis Macias of Team Tecos.
• Jessel Valenzuela (Chihuahua-UACH) best Chihuahuense.
• Juan P. Magallanes (Tecos) combativity.
• Francisco Mancebo (Fercase) .
• Party on the podium.
• Macias and Magallanes celebrate.

Stage 5 - October 10: Creel - Cuauhtemoc, 152.8km

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• Jason Donald (Garmin Chipotle) signs on before stage 5
• Pat McCarty (Garmin Chipotle) has a quick look at his equipment before signing on
• Garmin Chipotle's Tom Peterson waits to sign on
• The peloton heads off for stage five in the Vuelta a Chihuahua
• Tom Peterson and Pat McCarty are introduced to the crowd before the stage
• Best young rider, Tom Peterson waits as he's introduced as such before the start
• Tom Peterson celebrates on the podium as best young rider
• Looking like a young Levi Leipheimer, Tom Peterson takes the kisses as best young rider
• We're in this together at the Vuelta a Chihuahua. The overall leaders on the stage 5 podium
• The day's first attack comes early in the stage
• Overall leader Francisco Mancebo on the podium after holding onto his lead for another day
• They make 'em tight... as Pat McCarty gets into another mountains leader's jersey
• That's better! McCarty can enjoy another bunch of flowers as the best climber in the race
• It's a bit dusty in fair ol' Creel as the peloton heads out
• Benfica's Javier Benitez wins stage five in Cuauhtemoc

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• The Contentpolis Murcia crew before the start
• Juan Carlos Macias (Tecos Trek) looking relaxed before the start
• The Rica Burgeur boys are all smiles
• Gerardo Soto and Francisco Mancebo pose before the day begins
• Local boys Chihuahua-UACH have performed well in this race so far
• Javier Benitez was smiling even before he took the stage win
• The Canels Turbo team always plays a part in proceedings
• Some of the Meitan Hompo - GDR riders ride to the start line
• Carlos Castano was looking happy before the 152.8km stage
• Jose Sanchez gets up close after the day's work is done
• No, it's not a cool down but a champagne celebration

Stage 4 - October 9: Pitorreal - Divisadero(ITT), 18.9km

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• Xacobeo riders Alberto Fernández and Juan Francisco Mouron
• The locals get up close and personal with the riders
• Gerardo Soto (Code Jalisco) heads up the climb of the course
• Hugo Sancho (Benfica) is content at the finish
• Benfica's Mikel Pradera and Mario Costa with one of the local Tarahumara kids
• Indigenous Tarahumara folk performed at a ceremony following the stage
• Iker Camaño (Scott-American Beef) on the podium following his win
• Pat McCarty (Garmin Chipotle) was a satisfied jersey recipient following the stage
• Francisco Mancebo (Fercase - Rota dos Móveis) is the new leader of the Vuelta a Chihuahua
• Time to celebrate for the Scott boys - Alberto Fernandez Juan Angel Marchante and Ruben Lobato

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• Antonio Aldape takes the prize for best Mexican in the stage
• Carlos Castano (Xacobeo Galicia) finished in fifth
• Cheers, fellas! Francisco Mancebo celebrates his new race lead
• Christophe Laurent (Garmin-Chipotle) found himself in 29th overall at the end of the stage
• Jason Donald (Garmin-Chipotle) pushes hard on his way to 10th
• Pat McCarty (Garmin-Chipotle) held onto his place as mountains classification leader on stage 4
• No disc wheel for Pat McCarty as most riders used a fairly modest setup
• Overnight leader Gregorio Ladino lost his place at the top of the GC rankings after the TT
• Stage winner Iker Camaño took a win for Scott-American Beef
• Juan Jose Cobo (Scott-American Beef) finished second on the stage
• One of the benefits of being a leader in Chihuahua are the kisses!
• It wasn't that long ago that Francisco Mancebo was a favourite for the Tour de France. Now he's hte leader in Mexico
• Spain's Iker Camaño performed well on the 18.9km course
• Tom Peterson still leads the U23 category
• Tom Peterson (Garmin-Chipotle) continues the team's great efforts in Mexico

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• Daniel Petrov (Benfica) had time for a smile
• Silvère Ackermann (NGC Medical) of Switzerland on the start ramp
• There was plenty of cheering at the race in Mexico.
• Scott - American Beef warms up on the course with the tough uphill section.
• Gregorio Ladino (Tecos) was fighting hard but lost his overall lead.
• Francisco Mancebo (Fercase) takes off for his ride.
• Mancebo took over the GC with a stellar ride.
• Ladino struggles up the climb
• Some locals were more interested in the racers than others.
• Mancebo takes his shower early
• Stefan Rucker (Elk Haus) launches his ride

Stage 3 - October 8: Guachochi - Creel, 155.9km

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• Patrick McCarty (Garmin Chipotle) arrives at the finish after another tough day
• The day's opening shots were provided by Pat McCarty
• Canel's Turbo rider Byron Guama wins stage three of the Vuelta a Chihuahua
• The peloton had another tough day as attacks came thick and fast

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• 1, 2, 3... Check.
• Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
• A surprised Cesar Vaquera (Orven).
• Best young rider Thomas Peterson (Garmin Chipotle).
• Burger Power!.
• Carlos Manuel Hernandez (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo).
• Cesar Vaquera (Orven) had a tough day.
• Cesar Vaquera (Orven) leading a small group of mixed riders.
• Cold refreshments after the grueling stage.
• Comfortable Lodging right in the heart of the Sierra Tarahumara.
• Competition for best Chihuahuan rider is on!
• Don't even think about getting behind my wheel.
• Eat now or bonk later!.
• Empacadora San Marcos riders Irving Aguilar and Samuel Espinoza.
• The final kilometre was a steep climb.
• Florencio Ramos (Tecos Trek).
• Follow the red line to the hotel.
• Garmin Chipotle riders are well taken care of.
• Gilberto Gutierrez (CODE Jalisco) had no choice but to keep going.
• Go Canada!
• Gregorio Ladino (Tecos Trek) looking comfortable in green.
• High, high until you reach the sky!.
• I don't think pumping up your shoes like Michael Jordan will do any good.
• The scenery was breathtaking.
• Irving Aguilar (Empacadora San Marcos) suffering in the hills.
• Ismael Ponce (CODE Jalisco).
• Wasn't Uriel Rayo (CODE Jalisco) supposed to be a sprinter?
• It's not Il Pirata Style... It's Tarahumara.
• It was an all mountain stage with an all uphill finish.
• Juan Pablo Magallanes (Tecos Trek) was having a rather interesting talk in fluent Italian when the photographer interrupted.
• Looks like Squirt got a great spot at the Start line.
• Luis Fernando (Tecos Trek) Macias working his way up the hills.
• No use in asking how many kilometres to go... It's all uphill.
• Off to Creel... Ready, Set, Go!.
• Oscar Barron and Eduardo Graciano (Orven).
• Patrick McCarty (Garmin Chipotle) proved to be a mountain goat.
• Pro Race riders survived the fall of a cliff and made it to the finish line.
• Race Leaders ready to start in Guachochi, Chihuahua.
• Race Organiser Ricardo Creel Ryan and Mexican Cycling Federation President Armando Becerra.
• Race Organisers are doing an excellent job.
• Riders pass along beautiful Lake Arareko near Creel, Chihuahua.
• Robert Lauscha (ELK Haus Simplon) just can't seem to shake Samuel Espinoza (Empacadora San Marcos) off.
• Robert Lauscha (ELK Haus Simplon) put a lot of effort into the stage.
• Shinichi Fukushima (Meitan Hompo) is a very classy rider.
• Sierra Tarahumara... Creel up ahead.
• Squirt Ponce & MTB Pro rider Octavio Vicente Chetto.
• Tarahumara girls were witnessing a World Class event right in their home town.
• Team Jalisco with Directeur Sportif Gerardo Langarica and Masseur Luis Barba Duran.
• Tecos Trek in full fledge of both the Leader jersey as well as the Points Classification jersey.
• The stage was set in a beautiful scenery.
• This was the only stage where cars would actually cross the finish line.
• Two different jerseys for the Chipotle boys.
• Words of encouragement to face the climb... combined with food and water!.
• Yasuhura Nakajima (Meitan Hompo).
• Yes! They made it... 30 minutes later.
• You can tell we are in the Sierra Tarahumara when you read the signs.

Stage 2 - October 7: Parral - Guachochi, 188.7km

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• Local photographers wait for the arrival of Ladino
• Francisco Mancebo (Fercase-Rota dos Móveis) finishes eight seconds behind Ladino
• The whole family's invited to the Vuelta a Chihuahua
• Colombian Gregorio Ladino wins stage two at the Vuelta a Chihuahua
• Jessel Valenzuela is the best Chihuahua rider
• Mexican rider Juan P. Magallanes was the most combative rider for the day
• Garmin's Thomas Peterson leads the U23 standings
• Gregorio Ladino now leads overall after victory in stage two
• The peloton was bombarded by attacks all day

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• Kisses for Gregorio after a tough day in Chihuahua
• The podium gets a spray as Ladino and Peterson let rip with the champagne
• Some of the locals dressed in traditional attire watch the race

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• A green and sunny Mexico greeted the riders on stage two.
• The Scott team was enjoying the day in Mexico.
• The country side proved to be spectacular as well as difficult for the riders.
• Gregorio Ladino (Tecos Guadalajara) wins the stage
• Ladino won with eight seconds and took the overall lead.

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• A very eloquent Javier Benitez was cheered on by the audience.
• Antonio Aldape Chavez is mentally preparing before the start.
• Atlanta '96 Olympian Domingo Gonzalez (Orven).
• Austrian Stefan Rucker (ELK Haus Simplon) worked hard up the hills.
• Benfica and Fercase Rota dos Moveis riders sharing their thoughts.
• Benitez will defend the jersey with all his heart.
• Bernardo Colex (Tecos Trek) is one of the team's top climbers.
• Björn Thurau showed good form during the stage.
• Calep Fairley (Garmin Chipotle).
• Canada's Ryan Roth after signing for Stage 2.
• Canadian Buck Miller (Race Pro).
• Canadian Team Race Pro with Team Director.
• Cesar Vaquera (Orven) was a shining star as a junior both on the road as well as the velodrome.
• Chilean Carlos Oyarzun (Tecos Trek) is not only a great rider but also a person of fine character.
• Climb after climb, 187 kilometers in total.
• Cristophe Laurent (Garmin Chipotle).
• David Salomon was checking if his jersey was the right size.
• Dustin McBurnies (Race Pro).
• ELK Haus Simplon riders salute the crowd.
• Eat or get eaten (by the hills).
• Edgar Pinto (Benfica) on his way to the Start line.
• Edgar Treviño (Orven) from Monterrey, Mexico.
• Eduardo Graciano (Orven) brings years of experience and class to the peloton.
• Eduardo Graciano (Orven) next to Gregorio Ladino (Tecos Trek).
• Empacadora San Marcos riders chilling before Stage 2.
• Florencio Ramos (Tecos Trek) is a very aggressive rider.
• Gilberto Gutierrez (CODE Jalisco) full speed ahead.
• Hills were not only long but also steep.
• I'm telling you man pink is for girls...
• Injuries did not stop riders from attacking the Sierra Tarahumara.
• Irving Aguilar (Empacadora San Marcos).
• Irving Aguilar trying to catch up.
• Ismael Ponce (CODE Jalisco) having a hard time adjusting to his replacement frame.
• Ismael Ponce (CODE Jalisco) jumping off the saddle.
• Italian Marco Cattaneo (NGC Medical).
• Japanese Star Shinichi Fukushima (Meitan Hompo).
• Jason Donald (Garmin Chipotle).
• Javier Benitez interviewed by race presenter.
• Javier Chacon (Contentpolis Murcia).
• Javier Chacon (Team Contentpolis Murcia).
• Jersey holder's next to legendary Raul Alcala.
• Jose Angel Gomez (Empacadora San Marcos).
• Jose Angel Gomez (Scott American Beef).
• Jose Carlos Valdez (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo) wearing the Best Young Rider jersey.
• Juan Francisco Mouron (Xacobeo Galicia).
• Juan Jose Cobo (Scott American Beef) looks excited to be in Chihuahua.
• Juan Manuel Sandoval (CODE Jalisco) and Superstar Francisco Mancebo (Fercase Rota dos Moveis).
• Juan Manuel Sandoval (CODE Jalisco) is a man who tends to break away from the bunch.
• Juan Manuel Sandoval, winner of Stage 1 in the Vuelta Mexico Telmex 2008.
• Juan Pablo Magallanes steps forward wearing red (Points Classification).
• Kazuya Okazaki & Shinichi Fukushima (Meitan Hompo).
• Keir Place (Race Pro).
• Looks like climbing can be fun.
• Luis Fernando Macias (Tecos Trek) rolls
• Macias has had a very busy season in 2008.
• Marco Antonio Rios (Orven) is a great overall rider.
• Martin Nava has years of experience working with Team Tecos Trek.
• Mexican Road & Track rider Manuel Hernandez (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo).
• Mexico's National Road Champion Luis Fernando Macias Hernandez.
• Mountains Classification Leader David Salomon (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo).

Stage 1 - October 6: Chihuahua - Camargo, 147.8km

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• Javier Benítez (Benfica) wins the bunch sprint ahead of Steffen Radochla (Elk Haus-Simplon).
• Spanish team Scott American Beef didn't bring its monster truck to Mexico.
• Ruben Lobato Elvira (Scott - American Beef) was in good mood after the first stage was held in good conditions.
• Mikel Pradera and Mario Costa were happy with their teammate's sprint win.
• Benítez on the podium and receiving the kisses from the podium girls.
• Jose Carlos Valdez (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo) leads the U23 classification.
• Mountain leader David Salomon (Canel's Turbo Mayordomo) got a pink jersey.
• Benítez gets stuffed into the leader's jersey which is green – the colour of many sprinter's jerseys.
• The champagne sprays just as well as in other races.

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• Antonio Aladape (Cenel's Turbo) chats with Tecos soigneur Gregorio Vazquez Lamas.
• EduardoGraciano (Orven)is a living legend of Mexican Cycling.
• Gilberto Gutierrez (CODE Jalisco) looks a bit grim ahead of stage one.
• Ismael Squirt Ponce is ready to roll
• Mexican National Road Champion Luis Fernando Macias Hernandez (Tecos Trek) just back from the Worlds at Varese in time for the Vuelta a Chihuahua.
• OscarBarron (Orven) is one of the fastest sprinters in Mexico.
• Raul Alcala (Rica Burger) before the start
• Raul Alcala looking relaxed
• Ricardo Amaro, Gregorio Ladino, Juan Pablo Magallanes (Tecos Trek) and Leonel de la Rosa (CODE Jalisco).
• Scott American Beef signing in for stage 1
• The Scott American Beef Team Car is not yellow here.
• Team CODE Jalisco before the start
• Team CODE Jalisco with Jose Chino Sanchez (TeamUACH).
• Team Canel's Turbo with Directeur Sportif Juan Jose Monsivais (right).
• Team Empacadora San Marcos
• Team Race PRO from Canada waits to get rolling
• Team UACH checks out the competition
• Team UACH preparing to pose with the University of Chihuahua Dean.
• Teams Tecos Trek and Canel's Turbo before the start with famous Masseur Cirilo Chilo Ortega.
• Uriel Rayo (CODE Jalisco) looks a bit skeptical.
• Team ELK Haus Simplon (Austria) took second
• Enough muscle to protect the peloton.
• Fans during Stage 1 supporting local Team UACH.
• Fausto Esparza (Tecos Trek) is ready for the start.
• Former Mexican National Team rider Hector 'Gallo' Perez working for the Neutral Race Support.
• Gerardo Soto (CODE Jalisco) looks to be enjoying the pre race chit chat.
• Gilberto Gutierrez (CODE Jalisco) after Stage 1.
• Ismael Ponce (CODE Jalisco).
• Luis Fernando Macias (Tecos Trek).
• Mexico's Finest.
• NGC Medical - OTC Industria Porte (Italy) Team Car.
• Numerous ads like this one were seen along Stage 1.
• Raul Alcala getting back to the pack after a quick pit stop.
• Raul Vazquez, Uriel Rayo and Ismael Ponce (CODE Jalisco).
• Raul Vazquez (CODE Jalisco) chasing after the crash.
• Raul Alcala proved to be a Press magnet.
• Spaniard Gorka Izaguirre (NGC Medical) had to change bikes after crashing.
• Start of Stage 1 - Chihuahua City.
• Start of Stage 1 with Raul Alcala in sight.
• Team CODE Jalisco in action.
• Team CODE Jalisco post race.

Münsterland Giro

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• Germany's Erik Zabel (Team Milram), 38, before his last race as a professional -- Münsterland Giro.
• Erik Zabel (Team Milram) signs in for his last race, the Münsterland Giro, as a professional.
• Erik Zabel (Team Milram), 17 years as a professional, can't believe his last professional road race on home soil has arrived.
• German Erik Zabel (Team Milram), 38, bids farewell on a 17-year career at the Münsterland Giro.
• The Münsterland Giro gets going.
• Germany's André Greipel (Columbia), 26, wins the Münsterland Giro over Erik Zabel (Team Milram) and Robert Förster (Gerolsteiner).

Tour de Vendée

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• A smiling Mathieu Drujon at the start, fifth at the end
• The final podium (k-r) with Jérôme Pineau in second, Koldo Fernandez and Christof Goddaert.
• Walter Bénéteau encouraged his former teammate Jérôme Pineau but remained the last successful local at Tour de Vendée together with Franck Bouyer in 2002
• Koldo Fernández (Euskaltel-Euskadi) is the third Basque rider to win the Tour de Vendée.
• A French cup win for Euskaltel's Koldo Fernández

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• Belgian U23 cyclocross champion Tom Meeusen of the Fidea team celebrates after winning the Zonhoven GP cyclocross

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• After a week of rain, Niels Albert found a muddy course in Zonhoven.
• Bart Wellens (Fidea) was chasing third place until he got a flat tire on the final lap.
• Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb - ProJob) was surprised with second as he has been sick all week.
• Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) chases for third place through the sand.
• Niels Albert (Palmans Cras) got the gap early and focused on maintaining it throughout the race.
• Dutch cyclist Thijs Al in action
• Wilant Van Gils rides through the mud.
• Wesley Van der Linden (Sunweb Projob) rides in the mudweb.
• Bart Wellens (Fidea) tries to keep his outfit white, with questionable success.
• Niels Albert (Palmans) concentrated during his efforts.
• Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Projob) powers through the mud.
• Gerben De Knecht started to look like his surroundings.
• Ervin Vervecken opted to go gloveless through the cold rain.
• Rob Peeters (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) out of the saddle as he tried to stay on course.
• The dirt became noticeable everywhere
• Vantornout had to push his bike through the deepest mud sections.
• Richard Groenendaal (AA Drinks) also showed off his running skills.
• Vervecken shouldered his bike as he ran through the mud.
• Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) ahead of teammate Wellens.
• Stybar at the top of the climb.
• Petr Dlask was another member of a strong Fidea team.
• Vantornout suffers through the start-finish area another time.
• Stybar finishes the rainy affair
• Dlask heads home
• A muddy Wellens rides in
• Wellens was cold in the end
• Kevin Pauwels of Fidea gets done with the race.
• Dieter Vanthourenhout (Palmans) has the race track all over his face.
• Niels Albert (Palmans Cras) overcame a bad crash last week to win in Zonhoven.
• Niels Albert (Palmans Cras) takes his second win of the year.
• Nasty weather didn't slow Niels Albert or discourage fans from coming out for the GP Zonhoven.

Memorial Cimurri

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• Europe ProTour leader Enrico Gasparotto (Barloworld) jokes with guest of honour, Paolo Bettini.
• Bettini waved the racers off
• It was an unusual task for Bettini who was so accustomed to set off after the flag with his bicycle.
• Bettini retired as a professional at the World Championships in Varese.
• Paolo Bettini has changed his lycra for a different outfit.
• Alessandro Petacchi is now racing for LPR Brakes alongside Danilo Di Luca.
• Manuele Mori (Scott-American Beef) signs in.
• Petacchi looks ahead to obtaining more sprint wins.
• LPR Brakes techincal director Fabio Bordnali is happy to have two strong riders like Petacchi and Di Luca.
• The president of the Italian cycling federation, Renato Di Rocco is happy to see Bettini at the start.
• Di Rocco and Bettini arm in arm after Italy won the World Championship title.
• Bettini waves to the crowd.
• Giovanni Cimurri at the start line next to Paolo Bettini.
• Ravis Belohvosciks (Scott-American Beef) signs in.
• The peloton headed out over this bridge which was designed by an architect named Calatrava.
• The racers make it past the Scandiano shortly after the start.
• Mykhaylo Khalilov (Ceramica Flaminia) won against all odds as favourites like Visconti and Di Luca were beaten.
• A joyous Khalilov crosses the finish one second ahead of the group.
• Khalilov celebrates his win as he bested the sprinters.
• Giovanni Visconti (Quick Step) beats Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) for second place.
• Bettini crossed the line but this time without a bicycle.
• The podium with winner Mykhaylo Khalilov in the centre and runner-up Giovanni Visconti (Quick Step) on the left, as well as third-placed Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes) on the right.

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• Mykhaylo Khalilov attacked with less than one kilometre remaining and beat the 15-man group.
• Khalilov waves the flowers
• The podium with Visconti (l, second) and third-placed Di Luca on the right, while winner Khalilov is in the centre.
• Paolo Bettini helped send the riders off

German Marathon National Championships

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• Men's winner Karl Platt happy after the finish.
• Karl Platt leads a large group.
• Stefan Sahm and Jochen Käß ride uphill.
• The start
• Women's podium
• Elisabeth Brandau wins the women's race.
• All the winners stand together on the podium.
• Men's podium

USA Elite National Track Championships

Day 5 - October 5: Men: Madison, Team Sprint; Women: Points race, Team Sprint

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• Madison Podium
• Team Garmin / Chipotle, Colby Pearce throws Daniel Holloway into action
• Team CRCA / Rock Guy East (CRCA / Sakonnet) and Austin Carroll (Rock Racing)
• Kacey Manderfield (Verducci / Breakaway)
• Kacey Manderfield (Verducci.Breakaway) leads a group in the points race
• Alison Powers (ColaVita)
• Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci / Breakaway) leads in the points race
• Alison Powers (ColaVita) second in the points race
• Women's team sprint Podium
• Team "Unattached" Jimmy Watkins (Momentum)
• Team "Unattached" Kelyn Akuna (Vertias) makes room for Jimmy Watkins (Momentum)
• Team "Unattached" Dean Tracy (Land Rover - Orbea), Kelyn Akuna (Vertias) and Jimmy Watkins (Momentum)
• Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci / Breakaway) celebrates the woman's team sprint victory
• Team Proman / Verducci Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci / Breakaway) & Cari Heggins (Proman)

Day 4 - October 4: Men: Points race, Keirin; Women: Sprint

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• Shimano keeps the bikes in order
• Dana Feiss (Tri State Velo) winds up for her 200
• Colleen Hayduk (bicyclingworld.com)
• Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci / Breakaway)
• Colby Pearce (Garmin / Chipotle) in the point race heats
• Kirk O'bee (Healthnet) takes some time at the front
• Keith Ketterer (Amgen / /Giant Masters) in the point race heats
• Austin Carroll (Rock Racing)
• Cari Heggins (Proman) leads Andrea Fisk (Velo Bella) in the sprint rounds
• Jimmy Watkins (Momentum)
• Daniel Holloway (Garmin / Chipotle) shows it is all in the tongue
• Jackie Simes (Time) supports the tongue theory
• Kirk O'bee (Healthnet) with the Garmin boys off the front in the Points race
• Colby Pearce (Garmin / Chipotle) wins the points race
• Point Race Podium
• Cari Higgins (Proman) beats Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci / Breakaway) for the women's sprint title
• Lanell Rockmore (Gotham Cycling) keeps a sharp eye on Justin Williams (Rock Racing) as Justin tries to take his wheel

Day 3 - October 3: Men: Individual pursuit, Sprint semifinal, final, Scratch race final; Women: Individual pursuit, Keirin, Scratch race final

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• Beth Newell leads the Keirin heat
• The keirin final heats up
• Cari Higgins hits the front
• And the battle behind is on
• But no one could come around Higgins!
• Cari Higgins (Proman) takes her second national title.
• Could the victor come from this group? (Christen King, Shelley Olds , Becky Quinn)
• Shelley Olds early in the race
• Megan Gaurnier and Olds rode great together.
• Colleen Hayduk won the bronze at Jr Worlds in the scratch race.
• Christen King is the defending scratch champ.
• Beth Newell gets a taste of the action
• Becky Quinn was aggressive all day.
• Theresa Cliff-Ryan gives it a go late in the race
• Shelley Olds makes her move with three laps to go.
• The final podium, (from left to right) Anna Lang, Kacey Manderfield, Shelley Olds , Becky Quinn and Theresa Cliff Ryan.
• The mens podium, (from left to right) Andrew Armstrong, Kenny Williams, Daniel Holloway, Cody O’Reilly, Roman Kilun.
• Hellyer velodrome's finest are Daniel Holloway and Shelley Olds.

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• Daniel Harm (Broadmark) passes James Stangeland (Gin Optics)
• Taylor Phinney (Garmin / Chipotle) does his qualifying run for the men's pursuit.
• Taylor Phinney (Garmin / Chipotle) qualifies in the men's pursuit.
• Taylor Phinney (Garmin / Chipotle) has more than enough energy to mug for the camera after qualifying in the men's pursuit.
• Lanell Rockmore (Gotham Cycling)
• Dana Feiss (Tri State Velo) in the woman's Keirin heats
• Jimmy Watkins (Momentum Cycling) leads Stephen Hill (East Point Track Club).
• Woman's Keirin heats
• Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci/Breakaway) wins the Keirin heat but was disqualified for coming out of the sprinters lane.
• Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci/Breakaway) reacts to the news of her disqualification from the woman's Keirin.
• Cari Higgins (Proman) was named woman's Keirin champion.
• Alison Powers (ColaVita) took second in the woman's pursuit.
• Kimberly Geist (Metro VW) won the women's pursuit.
• Shannon Koch (Metro VW) finished third in the women's pursuit.
• Shelly Olds (Proman) wins the scratch race in a close sprint.
• Daniel Holloway (Garmin/Chipotle) prepares lap the pack in the men's scratch race.
• Men's scratch race
• Cody O'Reilly (Successful Living) races the men's scratch race.

Day 2 - October 2: Men: Sprint qualification, 1/8 and 1/4 finals, Team pursuit, Scratch race heats; Women: 500m TT, Team Pursuit, Scratch race heats

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• John Mathieson in the 200mt qualification
• Anna Lang (Aaron's) throws everything into her start of the 500
• Liz Reap-Carlson (Verducci/Breakaway) takes silver in the 500
• Team Garmin relaxing on the podium after receiving their medals for the Team Pursuit
• Team Metro VW was so sure of winning the Women's Team Pursuit they had there own national champion jerseys made
• Michael Blatchford (Felt) smokes the 200 qualification
• Linda Miller (SDBC) turned a new world record of 42.029 for 60+ women in the 500 <