24.08.2003 |
Grand-Prix Ouest-France in Plouay | ||
Frank Schleck in the main pack | |||
He finishes in 56th position, 13'42" behind Flickinger on the former world championship circuit, even tougher this year with a new 18% slope.
More: summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official website of the Grand-Prix de Plouay |
Kim Kirchen at the
August 19, 2003 - August 23, 2003
23.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (6th stage)
17th at 26" of McGee / GC: 12th at 1'42" of Ekimov
Kim has missed the good break on this last stage of the Ronde van Nederland, even if he tried to close the gap to the leading group with about 20 kilometers to go. He finishes the stage in the first chase group. He is 12th in the overall classification and 4th in the best young rider classification.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland 22.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (5th stage)
59th at 11" of Reinerink / GC: 17th at 1'14" of Ekimov
After having been the whole day in the lead, first within a group then on his own, Rik Reinerink keeps 11" advance on the peloton.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland 21.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (4th stage)
19th at 1'14" of Ekimov / GC: 16th at 1'14" of Ekimov
Kim has done a good time trial as shows his 19th place. But the gap to the specialist Ekimov is relatively big.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland 21.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (3rd stage)
67th at 0" of Zabel / GC: 53nd at 20" of Petacchi
This time, Erik Zabel wins the final sprint after having finished twice in second position.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland 20.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (2nd stage)
40th at 0" of Petacchi / GC: 42nd at 20" of Petacchi
New massive sprint at the finish: the winner remains the same.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland 19.08.2003 Ronde van Nederland (1st stage)
51st at 0" of Petacchi / GC: 52nd at 10" of Petacchi
Massive bunch sprint.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the Ronde van Nederland
19.08.2003 Tre Valli Varesine
Frank Schleck in 43rd position
In this traditionnal (83rd edition) italian race, he finishes 3'02" behind the leading group of 40 riders that has escaped on the penultimate local lap. Danilo di Luca won the race.
17.08.2003 Zürich World Cup / Züri-Metzgete
Frank Schleck does not finish the race
like 105 other riders in this very tough event.
More: Summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official Homepage of the "Züri-Metzgete" 09.08.2003 Classica San Sebastian
"Stuck on the road ..."
... because of the heat and bad legs. Kim Kirchen has abandoned the world cup race.
Mehr: Summary and Results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official web-site of the Classica San Sebastian 06.08.2003 GP Città' di Camaiore
Schleck in the main bunch
He finishes this very difficult race in 43rd position at 7'46".
03.08.2003 HEW Cyclassics
For the team
After having worked for his Fassa Bortolo squad during the race, Kim Kirchen finishes 133rd at 7'13".
More: summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com   the official homepage of the HEW Cyclassics