Monthly Archives: November 2012

European Cross – Week 9 Predictions

After a wild week of racing, things calm down a bit in Europe this week. After a few weeks off, thanks primarily to two World Cup rounds, the Toi Toi Cup continues in Kolin, Czech Republic. On Saturday the Soudal Classics continue with Jaarmarktcross Niel, Belgium, while the Superprestige series continues on Sunday in Hamme-Zogge. … Continue reading

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Cross Top 25 – Week 9

[top25-vote start=’1352073600′ end=’1352246400′] Jeremy Powers takes the top spot for the seventh consecutive week in our Top 25 Rankings. The American won two races this past weekend which helped keep him number one according to the computer. However, the lower field quality of those races allowed riders such as Sven Nys and Niels Albert to … Continue reading

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Cross Predictions – Week 9 Wrap-Up

What a wild week of cross it was this past week. In Europe, Sven Nys dominated and is starting to look like the Nys of old. Kevin Pauwels struggled to find the form and consistency that made him the most dominant rider last season. Finally, Niels Albert is riding extremely well, but remains one step … Continue reading

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Cross Top 25 – Week 8

Despite dropping out (and we use that term loosely) of this past weekends World Cup round, Jeremy Powers remains number one in the rankings. Powers is still number one according to the computer, despite dropping a few spots in all categories except UCI Points. Powers was voted number two in the polls, which helped him … Continue reading

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US Cross – Week 9 Predictions

After a few weeks of smaller, UCI C2 races, action in the US heats up as the season rolls into November. The Cincy 3 Day cross festival returns for another year featuring a pair of UCI C2 races and a C1 race on Sunday. Most of America’s top cross racers are headed to Ohio to … Continue reading

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European Cross – Week 8 Predictions

The eighth week of cross in Europe features eight races spread across the continent including a round of the Bpost Bank Trofee (formerly GVA Trofee), a round of the Superprestige series and a national championship. Smaller events will take place in Luxembourg, France and Switzerland, just to name a few. The week starts off with … Continue reading

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