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 | The 2003 New York City Cycling Championship
Presented by:
BMC Software
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Date / Time:
Sunday, August 3, 2003, 12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Manhattan
Results from the 2003 Cycling Championships
Olympic Gold Medalist Marty Nothstein notched another title to his already impressive resume August 3rd by taking home first place in the second annual NYC Cycling Championships presented by BMC Software. Nothstein, a member of the New Jersey-based Navigators cycling team, won the event in 2:05:42, with an average speed of 28.64 miles per hour. The 60 mile race through the streets of lower Manhattan saw some of the world’s best riders challenged by a unique criterium track layout that included eight turns. Victor Rapinski of Team Saturn placed second, while TIAA-Cref representative David Clinger finished in 3rd. The men’s pro race concluded an exciting day of racing that also included an amateur event, bike messenger relay, and a corporate challenge race. The Pro Race was aired live on ABC and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was present to welcome the racers.
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New York Cycling
Championship Presented by BMC
Men's Race - August 3, 2003
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| 1 |
Marty Nothstein, Navigators |
2:05:42 |
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Victor Rapinski (Blr), Saturn |
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David Clinger, TIAA-CREF |
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Chris Horner, Saturn |
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Antonio Cruz, U.S. Postal |
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Siro Camponogara (I), Navigators |
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Andrew Randell (Can), Jet Fuel Coffee |
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Alex Candelario (TIAA-CREF) |
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Russell Hamby (Ofoto-Lombardi Sports) |
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| 10 |
Michael Sayers (Health Net), all s.t. |
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*Downtown Residents - Please Note the Race Schedule and Street Closure Information Below*
2003 NYC Cycling Championship
Schedule of Events |
| TIME |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
| 7:30 AM |
Junior PCT Grand Prix |
| 8:25 AM |
BMC Software Corporate Challenge |
| 9:20 AM |
Mengoni Grand Prix |
| 10:40 AM |
BMC Software Bike Messenger Challenge |
| 11:20 PM |
Pro Rider Warm-Ups & Opening Ceremonies |
| 12:15 - 3:00 PM |
NYC Cycling Championship - Pro Men's Race |
2003 NYC Cycling Championship
Schedule of Street Crossings** |
| CROSSING TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| 8:15-8:25AM |
Between the Jr. Race and the Corporate Challenge |
| 9-9:20AM |
Between the Corporate Challenge and Mengoni Grand Prix |
| 10:20-10:40AM |
Between the Mengoni Grand Prix and Bike Messenger Race |
| 11:10-11:20AM |
Prior to the Men's Pro warm-up. |
| 11:45-12 noon |
During the entertainment leading up to the Pro Men's Race |
| 3:15pm |
Course will re-open for pedestrian traffic |
**At 7:20AM the course will shut-down to pedestrian traffic. The above times are approximate windows during the race at which pedestrians may cross the race course. At 4:00am, the course will shut-down to all vehicle traffic and will re-open for vehicles at 6:00pm.
The designated crossing areas* are:
Water Street and Maiden Lane
Water Street and Gouverneur Lane
Water Street and Broad
*More crossing areas may be added later on in the week to accomodate buildings within the race course. Please check back for updates. |
Please refer to this course map to see if your building resides within the designated race course.
The Race
A world-class professional bicycle race featuring the best cycling teams in America, one week after the Tour de France finishes in Paris. The second annual event will be one of five official events on the 2003 Pro Cycling Tour (PCT).
Distance: 62.5 miles/ 100km
Spectators: An estimated 150,000
Course Description: A 1.2-mile circuit through the streets of Lower Manhattan with the Start/Finish line at Wall & Water Streets, a few blocks south of South Street Seaport. A challenging, spectator-friendly circuit designed to provide a great venue for public viewing and corporate hospitality in Lower Manhattan with VIP viewing areas.
Best Viewing: Intersection of Wall & Water Sts. near the Start/Finish and at any of the circuit’s eight turns.
Tickets: The event is open to the public. There are VIP seating sections and corporate seating packages available.
For More Information Contact: Steven Harad, Threshold Sports LLC, 610.676.0390 ext 118
Television: Live coverage on WABC-TV, New York from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the NYC Cycling Championships home page.
www.nycbikerace.com
Results from 2002 Cycling Championships
The Men's Results
Dominguez Captures First NYC Cycling Championship!
No one could have predicted the exciting ending to the first New York City Cycling Championship. The race, which was held on Sunday, August 4, 2002, exhibited some of the world’s top cyclists such as superstar Lance Armstrong. Although he was the crowd favorite, Lance took a backseat to the thrilling performance of Cuban-American Ivan “The Cuban Missile” Dominguez. Dominguez, a member of Team Saturn, finished the course in a speedy 2:06:38 to beat out the other 32 competitors in the 62.5-mile race.
In the early stages of the race, a group of eight riders seemed to be the only contenders for victory. During the final moments of the race, however, the intensity level increased dramatically as the field caught up and every cyclist was in contention to win. Dominguez saw an opportunity to break away from the group as he rounded the final turn back onto Water Street and sped toward the finish. His victory is truly one that exemplifies the American Dream. In 1998, he defected from Cuba during the Goodwill Games and moved to Miami where he has continued to have a successful cycling career. This extremely exciting victory should set the tone for the annual New York City Cycling Championship.
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New York Cycling
Championship Presented by BMC
Men's Race - August 4, 2002
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| 1 |
Ivan Dominguez |
2:06:38 2:06:38 |
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Vassili Davidenko |
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| 3 |
Gord Fraser |
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Alex Candalario |
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Kevin Monohan |
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Roberto Gaggioli |
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Antonio Cruz |
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| 8 |
Mark McCormack |
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| 9 |
Ernesto Lechuga |
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| 10 |
Chad Gerlach |
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| 11 |
Jackson Stewart
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| 12 |
Andy Crater |
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| 13 |
Kirk Albers |
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| 14 |
Dave McCook |
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| 15 |
Jamie Paolinetti |
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Corrado Serina |
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| 17 |
Marty Nothstein |
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Eddy Gragus |
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Ciaran Power |
2:06:41 @ 3 |
| 20 |
Graeme Miller |
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| 21 |
Josh Hall |
2:06:43 @ 5 |
| 22 |
Joe Guiliano |
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| 23 |
Remy McManus |
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| 24 |
Harm Jansen |
2:06:47 @ 9 |
| 25 |
Chann McRae |
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Robbie Ventura |
2:06:48 @ 10 |
| 27 |
Henk Vogels |
2:06:50 @ 12 |
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Lance Armstrong |
2:06:54 @ 16 |
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Siro Camponogara |
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| 30 |
Chris Wherry |
2:07:01 @ 23 |
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Mike Sayers |
2:07:04 @ 26 |
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Pete Lopinto |
2:07:18 @ 40 |
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Dirk Friel |
2:07:22 @ 44 |
The Women's Results
Uhl Takes First in Women's NYC Cycling Championship!
12-time Junior National Champion Sarah Uhl of Dansko/Wheelworks/IF bested 47 of the world’s top female cyclists to win the women’s race in the New York City Cycling Championship. The 19-year-old Pennsylvania native won the 20-lap race with a time of 56:29 in a very gripping finish. In an exhibition of strength and spirit, she edged Nicole Freedman of Team Rona to win the first annual New York City Cycling Championship.
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New York Cycling
Championship Presented by BMC
Women's Results - August 4, 2002
Top 20 Finishers |
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Sarah Uhl |
56:29 |
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Nicole Freedman |
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Rebecca Conzelma |
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Julia Oh |
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Emily Gloeckner |
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Shannon Hutchins |
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Christine Underw |
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| 8 |
Tania Duff Mille |
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| 9 |
Graciela Martine |
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| 10 |
Sarah Hammer |
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| 11 |
Brooke O'Conner |
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Kristy Gromes |
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Kristy Scheffenecker |
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| 14 |
Laura Summer |
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Charm Breon |
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Kerry Soraci |
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Alexandra Yeung |
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| 18 |
Vickie Huffman |
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| 19 |
Beth Leasure |
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| 20 |
Lenore Felker |
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NYC Cycling Notes
- In 1891, the old Madison Square Garden hosted six-day cycling races that continued until the 1960’s
- The Century Road Club Association was established in 1898
- During the 1920’s, John Ringling, of circus family fame, hosted races at his New York City Velodrome in which 20,000 spectators attended
- The 1964 National Cycling Championships were held in Kissena Park, Queens
- In 1986, the City Tour was held
- In 1989 & 1990, the Tour de Trump (later the Tour DuPont) was held in NYC
- In 1998, the Goodwill Games included cycling events
- For the past 30 years on Father’s Day, there is a cycling race around Marcus Garvey Park
- The Women’s Sports Challenge has hosted a race around Grant’s Tomb for the past four years on the Upper West Side
- In the late 1970’s, a weekend cycling series was held around Union Square Park
- In the early 1980’s, a Central Park cycling race developed into a criterium adjacent to the United Nations
- In 1988, a cycling race was held in Greenwich Village around Sheridan Park
- In the 1980’s, a cycling race was held at the South Street Seaport
New York City Cycling Olympians
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Marcus Hurley, 1904 Gold |
Joseph Kopsky, 1912 |
Herbie Francis, 1960 |
| Arnie Uhrlass, 1964 |
Oliver Martin, 1968 |
Nelson Vales, 1984 |
| Mike McCarthy, 1988 |
George Hincapie, 1992/1996 |
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New York City Cycling Clubs
New York Cycle Club – 212-828-5711
Five Borough Cycling Club – 212-932-2300 ext. 115
Century Road Club Association – 212-222-8062; Mark Mariaschin, President
Kissena Racing Club - www.kissena.info
Metro Area Recumbent Society
For more information on the NYC Cycling Championship, please visit our NYC Cycling Championship Press Release Page.
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