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2000 Tour de Burg Race Report--Stage 1

Friday, 6-30-00

A rising star emerged victorious this evening as French super star Jerome Vimpty came within 15 seconds of driving home a new BMW. The "BMW 25 Minute New Car Challenge", sponsored by the famous german car manufacturer , was without a doubt a driving force behind today's scorching times. A huge peloton was present to kick off the 2000 tour, 18 riders including 4 women finished in today's General Classification. Determined to make his mark on this year's tour Italian Joel Maynario placed a strong second, 38 seconds back, followed by last year's victor Bushetti who was another 18 seconds behind. Riders were grateful for the favorable weather this evening, cool and clear with temperatures in the low 70's, and the forecast is predicting perfect conditions for the next few stages. Team green stayed close but showed little form with only the Norweigan Chris Scott reaching the podium in 4th place. Winning the women's race and showing an impressive finish amongst the men was the greek goddess Susa Haysus. A brief drug screening proved all team alliances and all riders have been cleared for tomorrow's stage. Despite facing two cat 4 climbs tomorrow morning racers seemed anxious knowing that the tour has only begun. \

Stage 1, 6-30-00

1. Jerome Vimpty--25:15, 2. Joel Maynard @ :38, 3. Paul Bushetti @ :56, 4. Chris Scott @ 2:40, 5. James Von Keehner @ 3:07, 6. Micki Buchness @ 3:35, 7. Miguel Carpellini @ 4:09, 8. Tim Richardson @ 4:20, 10. Tomas Jenkini @ 5:32, 11. Christi Lhentholo @ 6:50, 12. (1) Susa Haysus @ 8:41, 13. Nikolai Danielski @ 9:13, 14. Marc Myaracled @ 10:05, 15. Matteus Fracovich @ 11:37, 16. (2) Sami Fornier @ 14:32, 17. (3) Susan Musante.@ 16:58, 18. (4) Sue Painter @ 17:06

General Classification

1. Jerome Vimpty--25:15, 2. Joel Maynard @ :38, 3. Paul Bushetti @ :56, 4. Chris Scott @ 2:40, 5. James Von Keehner @ 3:07, 6. Micki Buchness @ 3:35, 7. Miguel Carpellini @ 4:09, 8. Tim Richardson @ 4:20, 10. Tomas Jenkini @ 5:32, 11. Christi Lhentholo @ 6:50, 12. (1) Susa Haysus @ 8:41, 13. Nikolai Danielski @ 9:13, 14. Marc Myaracled @ 10:05, 15. Matteus Fracovich @ 11:37, 16. (2) Sami Fornier @ 14:32, 17. (3) Susan Musante.@ 16:58, 18. (4) Sue Painter @ 17:06