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2011-2012 Cyclocross Season Preview – European Riders to Watch

This Sunday will mark the start of the 2011/2012 European cyclocross season. After a spectacular 2010/2011 season that saw Sven Nys pick up his 10th Superprestige title, Zdenek Stybar won a second consecutive World Championship, and Niels Albert capture a Belgian and World Cup title, this season could be the most competitive and exciting yet. … Continue reading

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2011-2012 Cyclocross Season Preview – US Riders to Watch

 The 2011-2012 US cross season will see a bevy of new changes across the board. Several riders, including Jeremy Powers and Ryan Trebon, have changed teams. The UCI schedule in the US has changed drastically and as a result, new series have popped up and others have disappeared. Not to mention, the US schedule has … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Estonia & Lithuania

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   Not many consider Estonia a hotbed of cycling talent, but the country’s most famous cyclist also holds one of the most underrated Tour records. While most remember Jaan Kirsipuu for his 4 Tour stage wins, … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Preview – North America

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   The 2011 Tour de France will see arguably the strongest North American contingent in the history of the race as 4 riders with top-10 finishes on their resumes will toe the start line on Saturday. … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Rankings: Week #16

January 8th and 9th made wild weekend in Europe, with virtually every nation awarding their highly coveted national championship jersey. Obviously, all eyes were on Belgium, where what many consider the world’s best crossers went head-to-head in an all-out brawl for the black, yellow and red. But first, let’s take a look at the other … Continue reading

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European National Championships Preview

With nearly a dozen national championships on the line throughout Europe, this weekend promises to be one of the most exciting of the year. In addition to the general hype and excitement of national championships, a few late developing storylines have added to the drama. Lars Boom, the defending Dutch national champion, may not even … Continue reading

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