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North American Cyclocross Power Rankings, Week #14

1. Jeremy Powers (1) – With a two-for-two weekend even after coming off a post-Koksijde lull, Powers makes it five consecutive US Gran Prix victories, and his second overall win in the series. If he continues to build to Nationals, we’ll see him in stars and stripes – finally.  2. Tim Johnson (2) – this … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: Nys Guys Finish First

Scheldecross (C1) A last-lap mechanical cost Sven Nys his shot a victory in Antwerpen last year. This year, Nys rode the race to near perfection, taking the victory a head of Tom Meeusen and Dieter Vanthourenhout. Meeusen continues to have a stellar season with another solid ride, while Vanthourenhout surprised many with his podium finish. … Continue reading

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North American Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: USGP Finale

USGP Rounds 7 & 8 (C1/C2) We’ve been waiting all season for a showdown between Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers. Saturday’s UCI C1 race in Bend, Oregon provided the first true head-to-head battle between the former teammates. Last year, Powers and Johnson went toe-to-toe in a pair of brilliant battles that decided the USGP overall. … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Guide – Clement PDX Tubular Tires

Considering the potential for changing weather throughout a CX season and the need for condition-dependent gear, Pro cyclocrossers have wheelsets for each of a variety of conditions. Most amateur cyclocrossers don’t have the budget for a spare wheelsets, so for the amateur racer in your life,  a Clement PDX tubular tire (which can be glued up to an … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Around the World

 Scheldecross (C1) Last year, the action in Antwerpen, Belgium got started early, when a dog dug up a grenade from WWII in the sand that is prominent throughout the course. After a slight delay, Radomir Simunek picked up the victory, his second in Scheldecross. Other previous winners include Sven Nys (2009,2005), Thijs Al (2008) and … Continue reading

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North American Cyclocross Weekend Preview: USGP, Bend

Once again, the continent’s best cyclocrossers converge for another installment of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross. The Deschutes Brewery Cup holds the seventh and eighth rounds – the fourth weekend of racing – in Bend, Oregon, home to Ryan Trebon. Trebon led the series until the last race in the USGP, when a pre-race … Continue reading

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