Special Gallery: The 2001 World Championships in Vail
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- Published Sep. 9, 2011
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Alison Dunlap finishing with the American Flag held high at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Flags of all nations flew at half mast during the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Flags of all nations flew at half mast during the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Opening Cermonies of 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Walker Ferguson carries the US flag at the Opening Ceremonies of 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Opening Cermonies of 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Roland Green and the Canadians won the Team Race at the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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No competitions were held on Friday, September 14, 2001 was Rememberance Day at World Mountain Bike Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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No competitions were held on Friday, September 14, 2001 was Rememberance Day at World Mountain Bike Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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The rugged Downhill Course at the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Anne-Caroline Chausson racing downhill at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Leigh Donovan won a silver medal in the Downhill at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Anne-Caroline Chausson on the podium at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Nicholas Vouilloz racing in downhill finals at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Myles Rockwell consoles Steve Peat after the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Nicholas Vouilloz 9 time winner on the podium at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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The September 13th, rainbow at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Tara Llanes (USA) racing the Dual event at the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Katrina Miller (AUS) Anne-Caroline Chausson (FRA and Tara Llanes (USA) on the Dual podium 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Brian Lopes racing dual slalom at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Brian Lopes on the podium at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Start of the U23 Men's Cross Country event at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Julien Absalon (FRA) won the U23 XC race at the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Walker Ferguson won the bronze medal in the U23 XC race at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Alison Dunlap won the Cross Country event at the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Alison Dunlap on the podium at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Start of the Men's Cross Country event at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Start of Men's XC Race at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Roland Green finishing at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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Roland Green on the podium at 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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On Sept. 12 the US Flag at half mast before the 2001 World Championships, Vail, CO, U.S.A.
In the first week of September 2001, the mountain bike world was gathered in Vail, Colorado, for the world championships. When the attacks on Tuesday, September 11, occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the athletes and organizers were stunned, like the rest of the world.
Organizers debated canceling the event, and qualifiers and other activities were suspended. But finally, the athletes and organizers decided that, after a special memorial ceremony, racing was the only thing to do. (Related: VeloNews.com articles about the week in Vail)
The weekend’s most memorable moment was when American Alison Dunlap entered the final kilometer of the women’s cross-country with the lead. With a few hundred meters to go, a fan handed Dunlap an American flag that she carried across the line.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame photographer Tom Moran covered the entire event and shared this gallery with Singletrack.com readers on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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