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Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR Final Lap

October 11, 2003 – There is a group of six that has about 20 seconds on the field! Peter Van Petegem (BEL) is there, as is Frank Hoj (DEN), Paolo Bettini (ITA) and Michael Boogerd … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Men\’s RR 2 Laps To Go

October 11, 2003 – Chris Horner (USA) has a very slight lead over the peloton and was just about to be joined by Belgium's Marc Wauters. USA's George Hincapie and his USPS teammate Michael Barry … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – 3 Laps To Go

October 11, 2003 – Jurgen Van Goolen (BEL) and Beat Zberg (SWI) have just crested Beckett Drive with a lead of approximately 35 seconds over the pack. The Italians are chasing hard. The pack is … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s h RR 4 Laps To Go

October 11, 2003 – The pack has been dwindling in size and the pace is really starting to show on the pack. France's Cedric Vasseur is just ahead of a peloton led by the Italians. Canada … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR 10 To Go

October 11, 2003 – The three breakaway riders, Pena, Vestoel, and Morrenhout have been joined by a Portguse rider. The pack is being led by Francesco Casagrande (ITA) and the rest of the Italian team, … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR 13 To Go

October 11, 2003 – Koos Moorenhout (NED) is still just over a minute and a half ahead of the pack, with Victor Hugo Pena (COL) is chasing solo. Hugo Pena is about 50 seconds behind … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR 16 Laps To Go

October 11, 2003 – Dutch rider Koos Moorenhout has broken away solo and has just over thirty seconds on the pack. There are several small counter attacks but nothing is sticking. Mark Walters (CAN) and … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR Lap 6

October 11, 2003 – The men's race is slowly becoming a bit more agressive as a few riders attack on the flat sections. Bobby Julich (USA) is nearly two minutes behind going through the start  and … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR Lap 3

October 11, 2003 – There has been another crash on the descent after a few riders tangled. David Moncoutie (FRA) had to chase after his bike as it kept sliding down the hill. It seems … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR Lap 1

October 11, 2003 – The Elite Men are underway and already there has been a crash down the second descent involving approximately ten riders. One of the riders that crashed was pre-race favourite Oscar Sevilla … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Kevin Lacombe Update

October 11, 2003 – Canada's junior cyclist, Kevin Lacombe is reported in stable condition and is improving. He has been upgraded to serious condition and is expected to make a complete recovery. It is likely … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Men\’s RR Preview

October 12, 2003 – The Elite men have just begun their 258.3km race under cloudy skies with rain sprinkles just starting at the gun. There are 180 riders racing today's race, including four Canadians: Michael … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women Final

October 11, 2003 – Susanne Ljungskog (Sweden) repeated her world championship title today, taking the 123km race over Mirjam Melchers (NED) and Nicole Cooke (GBR). The race was a hotly contested affair full of of … READ MORE →

Genevieve Jeanson Press Conference

October 11, 2003 (Hamilton, ON) – Following the women's road race a press conference was held regarding Genevieve Jeanson's removal from the elite women's competition today as a result of a morning pre-race test that … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Women\’s RR – Erinn Willock Interview

October 11, 2003 – Pedal Magazine had a chance to speak with Erinn Willock briefly a couple of days before her race today. This will be Willock's first World Championship experience.Pedal: What are your goals … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Kevin Lacombe Update

October 11, 2003 (Hamilton, ON) – Sean O'Donnell, of the CCA (Canadian Cycling Association) announced at 5pm this afternoon that although Kevin Lacombe remains in critical condition, he is expected to have full recovery. Reportedly, … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women\’s Finish

October 11, 2003 – France's Jeannie Longo was caught on the final corner and the race came to a final sprint between 6 riders. Swede Susanne Ljungskog took the race by half a wheel over … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women Final Lap

October 11, 2003 – France's eternal champion Jeannie Longo has attacked and has a 14-second gap on a charging pack! Can she hold off the field for the next 10-odd kilometres?

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women 2 Laps to Go

October 11, 2003 – Nicole Cooke (GBR) and Olga Zabelinkskaia (RUS) attacked on the descent into town, and have now forced the pace. the pack has been chasing and all the favourites have been very … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women\’s 5 Laps to Go

October 11, 2003 – The Women's field is still together after a flurry of attacks from many of the big teams. Manon Jutras (Canada) has been particularly active setting a high tempo up the climb, … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Junior Road Race

October 11, 2003 – The Netherlands' Kai Reus has taken the junior world road championships today, beating Denmark's Anders Lund ad Lukas Fus (CZE). Canada's Brandon Crichton finished 58th and Raphael Tremblay (CAN) finished 86th. … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Genevieve Jeanson Not Starting

October 11, 2003 – Canada's Genevieve Jeanson has been declared unfit for competition due to a test prior to the event. As such, Jeanson will not be starting today. Jeanson's team RONA-Esker will be holding … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Elite Women\’s Preview

October 11, 2003 – At 12:45PM the Elite women are set to hit the streets of Hamilton to decide who will wear the rainbow jersey the next year. Canada is fielding one of their strongest … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Michael Barry Interview

October 10, 2003 – Tomorrow, Canada's Michael Barry finds himself lining up with the three other Canadian elite riders: Mark Walters, Dom Perras, and Eric Wohlberg. Barry has just completed the Tour of Spain and … READ MORE →

Hamilton 2003 – Interview with Brandon Crichton\’s Dad!

October 11, 2003 (Hamilton, ON) – As the junior men are racing on the course, the spectators in the grandstands at the start/finish line are anxiously anticipating the results of today's race.In the stands, Pedal … READ MORE →


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