10/13/2003| 0 comments by Thomas Valentinsen Tough climb up the Claremont. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. The excited crowd cheers on the riders. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. The tight pack reaches the top of the Claremont. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Finally at the top. Pheew! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Going back down the Claremont. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. More riders going 80 km/h. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. The front riders heading out the last corner. No crashes this time. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Valverde Belmonte makes his move! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Coming up the 2nd climb. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Interested/interesting spectator. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Astarloa looks back at the chasers. Yup! I've done it! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Igor Astarloa wins! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Looking even more happy in this close-up. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Belmonte was glad to place 2nd. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Gracias! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Igor Astarloa is the new World Champion! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. 2004 here I come! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Three proud medalists. Valverde Belmonte (Spain), Astarloa (Spain) and Van Petegem (Belgium). Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. A beautiful and proud podium flag girl. Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. Olé!, olé olé olé! Photo copyright Paul Sampara Photography. World Championships Photo Show - Men's Elite Road Race - Part 2 Second part of the world championships photo show. Recently read articles 14/09/2011 French Cycling Champion Jeannie Longo Withdraws from 2011 Road World Championships in Denmark 20/02/2013 Bianchi 928 Carbon SL ISAP Super Record Review 23/08/2012 Movistar Wins Stage 1 of Vuelta a Espana 20/07/2009 Cervelo Debuts the P4 at Interbike 07/07/2003 Tour de France Results - Stage 2 Your comments Your comments sign up or login to post a comment