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Monthly Archives: October 2010
International Cyclocross Report – Week #5
Zdenek Stybar took his seventh-straight win of the season in his home country, at Round Two of the World Cup in Plzen. As usual, Stybar crossed the line alone after riding virtually everyone off his wheel. The race started fast, with all of the usual names going straight to the front on the first lap. … Continue reading
Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #6
All of the top domestic cross racers were back in the States this weekend, with the bulk of nation’s best heading to Rounds Three and Four of the USGP as Louisville, Kentucky—home to the 2013 World Championships—played host to two hot and exciting days of racing. As has become the norm in the US this … Continue reading
Monday Musette – Tour Routes, Challenges, & Mimicry?
1. The routes for the 2011 Tour de France and Giro d’Italia have been announced amid much fanfare. Jeremy will be providing some in-depth coverage later in the week, but for now I’ll leave you with this. What’s not to get excited about? 2. An interesting side note from the Giro announcement Saturday was the … Continue reading
The Race Before the Race – Understanding UCI Cyclocross Points
For most elite cyclocross racers, the most critical part of any cyclocross race is the start. Being one of the first riders through the first turn or major technical section provides a huge advantage as things often bunch-up behind the first group—and as we saw last Sunday in Ruddervoorde when a massive crash in … Continue reading
International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #4
The European cross contingent headed to Aigle, Switzerland for another showdown on Sunday, only to watch Zdenek Stybar break away from a star-studded field to take yet another victory. Stybar’s acceleration on lap seven (of eleven) went unmatched and the World Champion strolled across the line alone, 10-seconds ahead of a surprisingly resilient Niels Albert. … Continue reading
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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #5
With the bulk of the elite US cross scene taking a break—minus the World Cup-bound Cyclocrossworld.com team—Delaware’s two-day UCI race at Granogue provided ample opportunities for lesser-known riders to shine. The odds-on favorite was current MAC leader Valentin Scherz, who stormed onto the scene last year at Granogue. However, this year the U23 star was … Continue reading