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2010 US Cyclocross Nationals Preview – Elite Women

In 2004, Katie Compton took the starting line at her first Elite Women’s Cyclocross National Championships—she hasn’t lost since. When she toes the line on Sunday in Bend, Oregon, she will embark on a quest for her seventh-consecutive national title. Compton has won two World Cup races this year and nine out of the ten … Continue reading

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 2 Predictions

The first day of racing at US Cross Nationals featured thirteen different national title races. The bulk of the racing was Masters Men and Women. There were five national titles awarded for the Master Men and six for the Women. In addition, the first ever Single-Speed National Championships were awarded. Masters are usually a bit … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #11

With Zdenek Stybar opting to skip Round 4 of the World Cup, all eyes were on last week’s winner Niels Albert—along with the rest of the Belgian contingent. Needless to say, Albert didn’t disappoint as his solo victory in Igorre, Spain gave him complete control of the World Cup. In addition, Stybar will miss the … Continue reading

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 1 Predictions

On Thursday, December 9, the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will kick-off in Bend, Oregon as the Old Mill District will play host to the National Championships for the second consecutive year. 1,400 cyclists of all ages and abilities will line up to battle each other, and mother nature, in a festival-like atmosphere that features … Continue reading

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Special Cyclocross Report: Changes to the Domestic Landscape

If you’re a fan of domestic cyclocross, you’ve recently become aware of a “new” rule that affects all UCI races and series. Actually, it’s a rule the UCI has had for a while, but never enforced—until now. Well, it’s only been about a week and already the backlash has been felt far and wide, causing … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #12

The weekend before Nationals is always one of the best weekends of racing in the US. Everyone going to Nationals races and they bring virtually everything they have in anticipation of the following Sunday’s showdown in Bend, Oregon. This weekend featured great racing on both coasts with the NBX GP (the Verge NECCS series finale) … Continue reading

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