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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

GVA Trophy – GP Rouwmoer (C1) After a one month break, round four of the GVA Trophy takes place in Essen, Belgium this Saturday. In the past nine years, only three riders have won this race: Sven Nys (5), Bart Wellens (3) and Niels Albert (1). After a pair of victories last weekend, the heavy … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: GVA and Superprestige

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

GVA Trophy – GP Hasselt (C2) Heading into the third round of the GVA Trophy, Kevin Pauwels holds a healthy ten-point lead of Zdenk Stybar and a 14-point lead over Sven Nys. Pauwels will head into Saturday’s race as a heavy favorite as he attempts to win his third straight GVA Trophy race and further … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Louisville and Hamme-Zogge

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

This weekend’s cyclocross action sees a host of action as riders on the North American circuit head to Louisville, Kentucky – site of this year’s Master’s World Championships and next year’s World Championships – for the latest two-race installment of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross. Overseas, the Euro crowd visits Hamme-Zogge for a Superprestige … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Wallonne, GVA, and European Championships

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Grand Prix de la Region Wallonne (C2) French National Champion Francis Mourey went two-for-two in his native France this past weekend, proving that he has great form. Mourey won this race last year and is a favorite to win again, but in order to do so he’ll have to content with a handful of competitors … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview, 10/28 – Part 1 – C2 Races

Posted on October 28, 2011 by and

With ten race taking place over five days in Europe this extended weekend, UCI points will be up for grabs across the continent. The two big races are round two of the Superprestige in Zanhoven, Belgium and the first round of the GVA Trophy on, and around, the infamous Koppenberg climb. Both races are UCI … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Weekend Preview 9/23

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

This weekend sees the North American cyclocross circuit begin to burst forth in earnest, while overseas, a bevy of C2 races means that the Europeans are still in preseason mode until the first major race of the season – a Superprestige race on October 9th. In North America, the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross kicks … Continue reading →

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