Author Archives: Erik

An Open Letter to J-POW

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Dear Jeremy “J-POW” Powers, Let me start by saying how much we like you. The new Rapha kit you’re wearing is super stylish and we absolutely love it. Pink is the new awesome. Your choice to ride a quality German bicycle ist sehr gut. Look at that picture up there. You don’t look like you’re … Continue reading →

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This Week in Cyclocross – 9/26

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

It was another wild weekend of cross on both sides of the pond. With no less then nine UCI races occurring over the past five days (including eight over the weekend), there was a lot of great action and excellent races. So, if you couldn’t follow all of the action (with this much going on … 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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North American & International Cyclocross Week in Review

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

CrossVegas (C1) A truly international field gathered just off the Vegas strip for the first UCI C1 race of the year. For a complete race report, including the pros reactions, check out our coverage here. StarCrossed (C2) StarCrossed, round two of the Cross After Dark series, moved to a new venue this year at Lake … Continue reading →

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Interbike 2011 – Day 1 Quick Hits

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Pavé’s Erik Mitchell was present last week in Las Vegas, NV for Interbike. He brings back with him a number of items of interest, including CrossVegas coverage, including a look at the bikes the riders raced on and a very candid interview with Hans Van Kasteren, the Telenet-Fidea team manager. Below are some quick highlights … Continue reading →

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2011 CrossVegas – The Pros React

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

“I’m not really sure I won.” That was one of the first things reigning under-23 world cyclo-cross champion Lars Van der Haar said after picking up the victory in CrossVegas, which explains just how close the finish was. Upon hearing the news of his victory  ahead of Christian Heule (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld) and Rob Peeters … Continue reading →

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