This year, I finally managed to experience a night at the track first hand. While it was truly a treat to see the likes of Erik Zabel, Robert Bartko, and Bruno Risi, and Theo Bos in person, I must confess that the social atmosphere is almost as important as the races themselves: needless to say, a vast amount of beer is consumed.
On that note, some images.
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Patrik Bos and Theo Bos getting ready to rumble.
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Keirin race in full swing.
Near the end of the night, a friend and I tried to sneak into the VIP zone to try and get a picture with Mr. Zabel. While we had no luck getting in, we did manage to see most of the racers on their way to the changing rooms, as well as a few VIPs. To their credit, almost all of them put up with our well lubricated antics.
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The star attraction, Erik Zabel, on his way to the showers after a hard nights work on the saddle.
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Multiple Olympic Gold and World Championship winning cyclist Leontien van Moorsel, giving a few tips on how to ride on the track and maintain a tan.
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Michael Zijlaard, van Moorsels husband, as well as one of the organizers of the nights, and a Derny driver to boot.
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Dutch veteran, Aart Vierhouten - a very nice guy, and strong as an ox.
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Some cheerleaders.
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Last, but not least, the overall winner of the 2007 Amsterdam Six Days, Robert Bartko.
2 comments:
Zabel looks happy to see you!
run lance run. later.
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