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 01/10/2010 Michael Matthews Wins Under 23 Men's Road Race at 2010 UCI Road Cycling World Championships 12/04/2025 Joao Almeida Wins Stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country 08/08/2023 Ridley Unveils Dean Fast Time Trial Bike 22/06/2005 Tour de France Course Profile 08/03/2010 Greg Henderson Wins Stage 1 of 2010 Paris-Nice Your comments Your comments sign up or login to post a comment