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Belgian World Cup Squad – Plzen, 10/16

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

The Belgian Team for this weekend’s Cyclocross World Cup race in Plzen, Czech Republic will contain the following 8 veldrijders: Bart Aernouts Neils Albert Tom Meeusen Sven Nys Kevin Pauwels Sven Vanthourenhout Klaas Vantornout Bart Wellens A glance at the list and we note the exclusion of Dieter Vanthourenhout and Rob Peeters. The final decision … Continue reading →

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The Race Before the Race – Understanding CX and UCI Points

Posted on September 26, 2011 by and

The most critical part of any cyclocross race is the start. Being first out of the gate and to the first technical section provides an advantage as things often bunch-up behind the first group. Without a good start, a rider can go from contending for the win to being ten to twenty seconds behind – … Continue reading →

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The Race Before the Race – Understanding UCI Cyclocross Points

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

  For most elite cyclocross racers, the most critical part of any cyclocross race is the start. Being one of the first riders through the first turn or major technical section provides a huge advantage as things often bunch-up behind the first group—and as we saw last Sunday in Ruddervoorde when a massive crash in … Continue reading →

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