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Weekend Preview – Domestic Cyclocross

With a week left before Nationals in Bend, Oregon, the final two rounds of the USGP head to the Northwest this weekend. The weather in Oregon was relatively tame this week; it looks like a battle on semi-frozen ground is in store rather than the traditional mud-fest that has made the Northwest famous in recent … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – International Cyclocross

Last weekend we watched Niels Albert take his first win of the season, a World Cup in the sand dunes of Koksijde, Belgium. This weekend, Europe’s top ’crossers make their way to Igorre, Spain, for the World Cup’s fourth round. Zdenek Stybar, the current World Cup leader, will be sitting out this weekend (and every … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Weeks #9 & 10

My apologies for skipping last week’s column. The turkey, family and a birthday celebration for my little one piled-up too quickly and things got away from me. That said, it’s time to get back on track. Before we cover this past weekend’s action, here’s a quick review of what we missed the previous week. Kevin … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #11

It was a wild weekend for everyone involved in the US Cyclocross scene this past weekend as a last-minute venue change had the NACT finale at the two-day UCI Cat. 2 Baystate Cyclocross race in Sterling, MA. Unfortunately, the change resulted in a diminished field compared with other rounds of the NACT. In the end, … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #10

Brian Matter stole the show at this past weekend’s North Carolina GP. The two-day UCI affair has become the marquee weekend of the ever-expanding North Carolina cross calendar. Davide Frattini, a North Carolina resident, was the heavy favorite heading into the weekend, but the Italian just missed the top spot after taking a few weeks … Continue reading

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Cyclocross Weekend Preview – From Carolina to Asper-Gavere

Here’s a quick preview of this weekend’s cyclocross action: With only one pair of UCI races this weekend, many of North America’s top riders are taking some time off. However, with the National Championships a mere month away, many are still trying to grab valuable UCI points. Therefore, the action at this weekend’s North Carolina … Continue reading

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