Race officials said he was taken to a local hospital, but they did not know the nature of his problem.

Race officials feel they are also ready for whatever happens.

Only by chance were two race officials at the finish.

The protest was expected to be heard by race officials tonight.

Even so, the race officials were very eager to get me started.

Race officials hope that at least the first 10 women will finish before the men's winner.

He fell with a race official's car between him and a field of riders.

Race officials are hoping the report will be ready for the board of directors meeting on April 26, 2007.

But the race officials awarded all the riders the same time.

Two spectators were taken to the hospital after the crash, race officials said.