Piepoli has a dig
Piepoli has a dig
News
News
Menchov wins
Menchov wins
Anton and Van Huffel in the escape
Anton and Van Huffel in the escape
Menchov and Piepoli working to their mutual advantage
Menchov and Piepoli working to their mutual advantage
It was a bad day for Pereiro, who finally abandoned
It was a bad day for Pereiro, who finally abandoned
The peloton
The peloton
Piepoli and Menchov both got something out of today’s stage
Piepoli and Menchov both got something out of today's stage
Menchov: In yellow, but cautious
Menchov: In yellow, but cautious
Piepoli is content to hunt stage wins
Piepoli is content to hunt stage wins
Overnight leader Devolder suffered a meltdown
Overnight leader Devolder suffered a meltdown
German TT champion Grabsch says he has world’s in mind.
German TT champion Grabsch says he has world's in mind.
Devolder’s third-place finish was the best of the GC contenders
Devolder's third-place finish was the best of the GC contenders
Devolder takes over
Devolder takes over
Menchov expects a big fight for GC.
Menchov expects a big fight for GC.
Backstedt rode an impressive race.
Backstedt rode an impressive race.
Evans finished in 11th at 2:20.
Evans finished in 11th at 2:20.
Gerolsteiner’s Stefan Schumacher comes in sixth at 1:52
Gerolsteiner's Stefan Schumacher comes in sixth at 1:52
McCartney turned in a stellar performance for seventh, at 1:55.
McCartney turned in a stellar performance for seventh, at 1:55.
Vladimir Efimkin managed to hold on to third place on GC.
Vladimir Efimkin managed to hold on to third place on GC.
The clothes make the man and Absalon likes this outfit just fine, thank you.
The clothes make the man and Absalon likes this outfit just fine, thank you.
Kalentieva finally broke loose from her Chinese pursuer.
Kalentieva finally broke loose from her Chinese pursuer.
Steve Peat’s presence at the opening ceremony parade attracted a crowd
Steve Peat's presence at the opening ceremony parade attracted a crowd
Aussie Sam Hill knows how to win at Fort William
Aussie Sam Hill knows how to win at Fort William
American Brian Lopes is North America’s best shot at gold in the men’s four cross
American Brian Lopes is North America's best shot at gold in the men's four cross
This Week in Pro Cycling – September 7, 2007
Dear Readers,
Welcome to this week's edition of The Prologue, the weekly summary of news from the world of professional cycling by your friends at VeloNews.com.
Euskaltel’s Sanchez was one of many riders taken out in the crash near the finish.
Euskaltel's Sanchez was one of many riders taken out in the crash near the finish.
Another warm day on the road.
Another warm day on the road.
The day’s break ended predictably
The day's break ended predictably
Discovery’s McCartney
Discovery's McCartney
Efimkin will have to dig deep to keep the jersey after Saturday’s time trial
Efimkin will have to dig deep to keep the jersey after Saturday's time trial
Schurter sped off early, but was finally beat on the final lap
Schurter sped off early, but was finally beat on the final lap
Fuglsang (center) looked mighty pleased on the podium while Schurter (left) couldn’t hide his dissapointment.
Fuglsang (center) looked mighty pleased on the podium while Schurter (left) couldn't hide his dissapointment.
American Sam Schultz scored his best-ever finish as a U23
American Sam Schultz scored his best-ever finish as a U23
Zabel didn’t find out he’d won until he got to the team bus.
Zabel didn't find out he'd won until he got to the team bus.
Freire gets win No. 3 on this year’s Vuelta
Freire gets win No. 3 on this year's Vuelta
Switzerland’s Litscher took the win
Switzerland's Litscher took the win
And they’re off!
And they're off!
Fletcher’s bronze marks the first podium spot for the host country this year.
Fletcher's bronze marks the first podium spot for the host country this year.
Freire and Bettini chatting away
Freire and Bettini chatting away
Backstedt leads the break on a descent
Backstedt leads the break on a descent
Fun with heat and wind
Fun with heat and wind
A different viewpoint
A different viewpoint
Quick Step chases
Quick Step chases
But Freire got the win
But Freire got the win
And Efimkin keeps the jersey
And Efimkin keeps the jersey
Vande Velde is looking forward to joining Slipstream for 2008
Vande Velde is looking forward to joining Slipstream for 2008
Gomez Marchante gives chase, but was reeled in.
Gomez Marchante gives chase, but was reeled in.
Spanish fed’ says Valverde good to go
Officials from the Spanish cycling federation say there is no new evidence that Alejandro Valverde worked with alleged Puerto ringleader Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes and will not prevent him from starting next month’s world championships Last week, the UCI said a review of 6000 pages of evidence found in the Operación Puerto files revealed that Valverde was linked to the alleged doping ring and insisted that the Spanish cycling federation open an inquiry against the defending ProTour champion. Spanish officials said this week that after a review of documents forwarded by the UCI that there’s no
Freire beats two stage winners on his way to his second win of this Vuelta.
Freire beats two stage winners on his way to his second win of this Vuelta.
Riis spokewith VeloNews outside the CSC bus this morning
Riis spokewith VeloNews outside the CSC bus this morning
Chengyuan (left) took the title in 2006, but this year it was Liu’s turn
Chengyuan (left) took the title in 2006, but this year it was Liu's turn
China, Ukraine take U23, Junior women’s XC titles
China, Ukraine take U23, Junior women’s XC titles
Alla Boyko chased hard on the final lap
Alla Boyko chased hard on the final lap
Skarnitzlova, Boyko and Bresset
Skarnitzlova, Boyko and Bresset
Can he keep this up throughout September? A lot of sprinters are hoping he can’t.
Can he keep this up throughout September? A lot of sprinters are hoping he can't.
Efimkin stays in the leader’s jersey for another day
Efimkin stays in the leader's jersey for another day
The Vuelta left the Asturias region Wednesday
The Vuelta left the Asturias region Wednesday
Rabobank worked hard to ensure Freire had a shot at a sprint… and to keep Menchov in the mix.
Rabobank worked hard to ensure Freire had a shot at a sprint... and to keep Menchov in the mix.
Near the start in Cangas de Onís
Near the start in Cangas de Onís
Down by two riders, Discovery is staking some of its hopes on Brajkovic
Down by two riders, Discovery is staking some of its hopes on Brajkovic
Kroon gets off the front on the penultimate climb.
Kroon gets off the front on the penultimate climb.
Efimkin’s Caisse d’Epargne team seemed content with that mix.
Efimkin's Caisse d'Epargne team seemed content with that mix.
Kalentieva comes in as the favorite
Kalentieva comes in as the favorite
Absalon is beginning to like the color scheme
Absalon is beginning to like the color scheme
Hermida says riding the way he does is in his blood.
Hermida says riding the way he does is in his blood.
Sauser wants to be able to answer ‘Who can beat Julien?’ with ‘Me.’
Sauser wants to be able to answer 'Who can beat Julien?' with 'Me.'
Schurter burning up the track
Schurter burning up the track
The U.S. team
The U.S. team
Efiimkin manages a one-handed salute as he takes the stage and the lead
Efiimkin manages a one-handed salute as he takes the stage and the lead
The best seat in the house
The best seat in the house
Vande Velde in the break
Vande Velde in the break
Horner was working overtime for Evans
Horner was working overtime for Evans
Sastre puts the hammer down
Sastre puts the hammer down