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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking: Weeks #12 & 13

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Belgium, not a creature was stirring, except for dozens of cross riders. Their bikes were all clean and their bags were all packed; The skinsuits were ready, the wheels were all stacked. Sven Nys is once again king after four more podium appearances and a pair of … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #11

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

With Zdenek Stybar opting to skip Round 4 of the World Cup, all eyes were on last week’s winner Niels Albert—along with the rest of the Belgian contingent. Needless to say, Albert didn’t disappoint as his solo victory in Igorre, Spain gave him complete control of the World Cup. In addition, Stybar will miss the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview – International Cyclocross

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Last weekend we watched Niels Albert take his first win of the season, a World Cup in the sand dunes of Koksijde, Belgium. This weekend, Europe’s top ’crossers make their way to Igorre, Spain, for the World Cup’s fourth round. Zdenek Stybar, the current World Cup leader, will be sitting out this weekend (and every … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Weeks #9 & 10

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

My apologies for skipping last week’s column. The turkey, family and a birthday celebration for my little one piled-up too quickly and things got away from me. That said, it’s time to get back on track. Before we cover this past weekend’s action, here’s a quick review of what we missed the previous week. Kevin … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #6

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Following last weekend’s World Cup, several riders made the trip back to their respective home countries, while some stayed in the Czech Republic for the Velka Cena Mesta Tabora in Tabor. The last time we saw the world gather in Tabor was for last year’s World Championships, where Zdenek Stybar stole the show. This time … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #4

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

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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