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Trophée des Grimpeurs Women 2003

On the first of seven laps, the front group of women racers descends toward Argenteuil from the Côte de l'Ermitage.	It was not a day to get caught in the back as a group of riders that included all 3 podium spots got away early and stayed
Look at the road, not the camera!	This group (Le Floch, Marcuz-Mreau, and Vandekerckhove) got away early and grabbed all 3 podium spots.
The great Jeannie Longo (far right) seen at the front of the chasing peloton.	Riders were happy each time to reach the top of the climb...and the feed zone.
Before they knew it, there was that Côte de l'Ermitage again, licking its chops.	Four minus one equals three.
Climbing, always more climbing...	The leaders led...
...and the chasers chased.	French national champion Le Floch, recently back from training in the U.S., finally pulled away for the win.
With Le Floch ahead taking the win, Marcuz-Mreau and Vandekerckhove attack the climb one last time.	Marcuz-Mreau, Le Floch, and Vandekerckhove on the podium.

Trophee de Grimpeurs Men
Trophee de Grimpeurs Women