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At the Quick Step-Innergetic Dinner Table

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Last Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix was the first edition that Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step-Innergetic team failed to net a single rider in the top ten since its inception in 2001, when they split from the powerhouse Mapei team.  In its lifetime, it has won Paris-Roubaix in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, and 2009 – the last three with their superstar Tom … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings – Week #17

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

    After yesterday’s report, here are this week’s very Belgian-dominated International Cyclocross Power Rankings, with each racer’s ranking from last week in parenthesis. 1. Neils Albert (1). Albert is on a tear. His loss to Pauwels notwithstanding, he looks to be the strongest rider right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if his winning streak … Continue reading →

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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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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking: Final

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

It took less then 30-seconds on Sunday for Jeremy Powers to lose his shot at a national title. His crash midway through the race left many scratching in disbelief. Meanwhile, Todd Wells collected himself, remounted his bike, and took-off in pursuit of a third National Championship. The 2010 US Cyclocross National Championships were billed to … 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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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #12

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

The weekend before Nationals is always one of the best weekends of racing in the US. Everyone going to Nationals races and they bring virtually everything they have in anticipation of the following Sunday’s showdown in Bend, Oregon. This weekend featured great racing on both coasts with the NBX GP (the Verge NECCS series finale) … Continue reading →

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