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European Cross – Week 11 Predictions

After a wild weekend last week, things calm down a bit this weekend as there are only two UCI races in Europe. The cross collective heads to Koksijde for the third time in the past year for the third round of the World Cup. Last year, Sven Nys won the World Cup round while Niels … Continue reading

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European Cross – Week 10 Predictions

I will keep this introductory paragraph short since there are a lot of predictions to get to. The Bpost Bank Trofee and Superprestige series both continue this weekend as does the Toi Toi Cup. The National Trophy Series heads to Southampton, while Fluckiger Cross makes it’s debut in Switzerland. France’s national series also continues this … Continue reading

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Cross Top 25 – Week 10

[top25-vote start=’1352678400′ end=’1352851200′] After another week of domination in the US, Jeremy Powers maintains the number one spot in this weeks Top 25. Despite the success of Sven Nys and Niels Albert in Europe, Powers continues to be number one in the computer rankings. While the gap is closing, Powers was the number one vote … 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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Nacht van Woerden Predictions

As I stated last week, the European schedule is filled with mid-week races over the coming weeks. This week Woerden, in the Netherlands, hosts it’s 12th annual night race. While the race is predominantly Dutch, many Belgian, and other international stars head to this race. The race hasn’t been won by a Dutch rider since … Continue reading

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2011-2012 Cyclocross Season Preview – European Riders to Watch

This Sunday will mark the start of the 2011/2012 European cyclocross season. After a spectacular 2010/2011 season that saw Sven Nys pick up his 10th Superprestige title, Zdenek Stybar won a second consecutive World Championship, and Niels Albert capture a Belgian and World Cup title, this season could be the most competitive and exciting yet. … Continue reading

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