Author Archives: Erik

2012/13 Cross Rankings

One of the first reasons we started covering cross a few years ago was because we wanted to publish our own rankings. Today marks an evolution in that idea, as we introduce a brand new ranking system. No longer is it simply our opinion on the top-ten riders in cross right now. Instead, we’ve created … Continue reading

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Cross Predictions Wrap-Up – Week 4

After a near perfect Saturday, my predicting prowess went awry on Sunday. The mudfest that was Gloucester created some great racing and showed that this year will most likely be a battle between Jeremy Powers and Ryan Trebon. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Sven Npys dominated in Belgium while Martin Bina looked … Continue reading

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US Cross – Week 4 Predictions

It’s a rare occasion in the United States to have only one-pair of UCI races on a weekend. It’s even rarer to have a UCI C1 race stateside, which is why America’s top cross riders have all assembled on the Gran Prix of Gloucester aka the New England World Championships. In addition to the nearly … Continue reading

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European Cross – Week 3 Predictions

The European season finally kicks into high gear this weekend with six UCI races, including a UCI C1 race on Sunday. All the big European stars will be in action this weekend in Belgium including Sven Nys, Kevin Pauwels and Niels Albert. Several riders who made the trip to Vegas will return home to battle … Continue reading

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The Predictor Wrap-Up – Week 3

  It took a few weeks, but I’ve finally come up with a reasonable system for measuring how accurate my predictions are. As previously mentioned, each race is worth 5 points. I get 3 points for correctly predicting the winner and 1 point for each rider I correctly predict on the podium. If I predict … Continue reading

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2012/13 US Cross Week 3 – Predictions

After a mid-week showdown in Vegas, the biggest names in cross converge on Wisconsin for the first two rounds of the USGP. While the series ran into some financial struggles about a month ago, the fields look bigger and better than ever. With two days of racing, including a C1 race on Saturday, this weekend … Continue reading

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