Written by Monte Hamilton |
Saturday, 18 August 2007 |
Men's Pro-Am 1/2 International Challenge
Rain showers forced the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team to take a cautious approach to Saturday?s Men?s Pro-Am 1/2 International Challenge. The 31-mile race featured several major pile-ups, one of which included Toyota-United?s Ryan Miller. Not wanting to jeopardize his chances for the following day?s USPRO Criterium Championship, Ivan Dominguez bowed out of the race after three laps.
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Stefano Barberi clearly did not enjoy racing in the rain?
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?but kept with teammate Sean Sullivan while others were dropping out. |
Photos İKurt Lambretz, Action Images |
Photos İKurt Jambretz, Action Images |
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Ivan Dominguez (center) watched from the sidelines after his early exit. |
Ryan Miller looked good until a crash took him out just past the halfway point. |
Photos İKurt Jambretz, Action Images |
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Photos İKurt Jambretz, Action Images |
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Jose Manuel ?Chepe? Garcia needed a push from Team Mechanic Shane Fedon to get back into the race after a crash. |
Bobby Lea used his track skills a few times to avoid crashes on the rain-slickened course.
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Photos İKurt Jambretz, Action Images |
Photos İKurt Jambretz, Action Images |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 August 2007 ) |