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

Kim Kirchen at the start of the Ronde van Netherland 2003 with the winner jersey of the previous yearPicture: www.cyclingnews.com


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.

More: summary and results on www.cyclingnews.com


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".

More: Results on www.cyclingnews.com

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

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