Live action reports from the finish line were posted on this page
as the races progressed. Interim results were posted,
and final results, plus photos.
More photos will be added on Monday.
Also: commentary from Saturday's Wellington World Cup Women's race.
FINAL RESULTS:
Place Name Result Gap Time_Behind
1 Cadel Evans * 02:24:16 00:00:00 00:00:00
2 Christophe Dupouey 02:25:52 00:01:36 00:01:36
3 Jerome Chiotti 02:26:32 00:00:40 00:02:16
4 Ludovic Dubau 02:27:21 00:00:49 00:03:05
5 Kirk Molday 02:27:51 00:00:30 00:03:35
6 Dario Cioni 02:29:55 00:02:04 00:05:39
7 Dario Acquaroli * 02:30:45 00:00:50 00:06:29
8 Christophe Herisset 02:31:14 00:00:29 00:06:58
9 David Baker 02:31:52 00:00:38 00:07:36
10 David 'Tinker' Juarez 02:32:15 00:00:23 00:07:59
* Under 23
Full and final results here.
Monday, April 14, 1997 at 09:19:23 (NZST)
Cadel Evans has crossed the finish line first! Jerome Chiotti coming second.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 15:27:27 (NZST)
It's just started to pour down on the course. This should make some of the steeper parts of the course exciting...
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 15:15:19 (NZST)
Cadel Evans is still holding the lead. Impressive stuff from this 20 year Australian rider. He is followed by Christophe Dupouey of France and Jerome Chiotti following third.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 15:07:03 (NZST)
End of the fifth lap - riders have just started their final lap. Former race leader Dario Cioni is coming fourth.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 15:00:56 (NZST)
Over the top of velo-vert for the end of the fourth lap: 1. Cadel Evans 2. Christophe Dupouey 3. Jerome Chiotti
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 14:57:46 (NZST)
Reports have come in Dario Cioni has lost his lead! 1. Cadel Evans 2. Christophe Dupouey 3. Jerome Chiotti
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 14:53:53 (NZST)
For the end of the fourth lap the places are as follows: Dario Cioni holding the lead, 2. Jerome Chiotti, 3. Christophe Dupouey, 4. Cadel Evans
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 14:40:01 (NZST)
Dario Cioni is still in the lead as he completes his third lap. More results soon
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 14:10:48 (NZST)
Current positions Dario Cioni is steaming away in front. Followed by Christophe Dupouey, Jerome Chiotti 3rd and Cadel Evans 4th
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 14:04:42 (NZST)
For some totally un-confirmed rumoured DNFs Cliff Fellingham of New Zealand has pulled out and Miguel Martinez has flatted.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:59:36 (NZST)
For the second lap 1. Dario Cioni 2. Jerome Chiotti 3. Christophe Dupouev 4. Cadel Evans 5.Ludovic Dubau
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:50:59 (NZST)
Dario Cioni from Villanova Italy riding for Mapei-kona is still in front.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:47:14 (NZST)
Dario Cioni is currently in the lead.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:34:32 (NZST)
Current reports put positions at 1 Dario Cioni, 2 Miguel Martinez and 3 Christophe Dupouey.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:16:42 (NZST)
Mike Mayne riding for Mud Cycles from Wellington got one of the biggest cheers of the day. You can check out the Mud Cycles website at www.mudcycles.co.nz, which has a profile of Mike and video footage of him riding.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:07:30 (NZST)
The riders are out of the velodrome current positions are 1 Luca Bramati, 2 Christophe Dupouey, 3 Pavel Tcherkassov with the bunch very close behind.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 13:01:39 (NZST)
Unfortunately we were not able to bring you live updates from the junior race - because of communications overload. Fortunately the afternoon traffic will be greatly reduced. The mens race is due to start at 1:00pm. We'll keep you posted-
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 11:36:40 (NZST)
David Hicks of Wellington has just crossed first over the finishline in a time that's three minutes faster than Paola Pezzo did yesterday. A great effort.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 10:23:47 (NZST)
Prelim Top 5 for Second lap:
1 David Hicks 00:55:10
2 Kris Snow 00:56:54
3 Daniel Reynolds 00:59:21
4 Brendon Sharratt 01:00:06
5 Gareth Varley 01:00:31
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 10:10:16 (NZST)
The Junior Challenge is under way. Here are the interim results for the first lap:
Place Name Result Gap Time_Behind Race_Number Laps
1 David Hicks 00:27:51 00:00:00 00:00:00 112 -3
2 Kris Snow 00:28:06 00:00:15 00:00:15 128 -3
3 Daniel Reynolds 00:29:21 00:01:15 00:01:30 118 -3
4 Gareth Varley 00:29:32 00:00:11 00:01:41 129 -3
5 Brendon Sharratt00:29:41 00:00:09 00:01:50 117 -3
6 Luke Mathieson 00:30:03 00:00:22 00:02:12 113 -3
7 Alex Chronis 00:30:18 00:00:15 00:02:27 120 -3
8 Nathan Rankin 00:30:39 00:00:21 00:02:48 115 -3
9 Andreas Efrom 00:31:21 00:00:42 00:03:30 125 -3
10 Duncan Palmer 00:31:33 00:00:12 00:03:42 116 -3
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 09:42:36 (NZST)
It's a clear sunny morning and all is looking good for the Mens World Cup this afternoon.
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 07:52:36 (NZST)
