Category Archives: Races

International Cyclocross Week in Review, 10/18 – Plzen, Kermisscross, & Villarcayo

Posted on October 18, 2011 by and

Another weekend has come and gone, so let’s take a look at International Cyclocross action from the past week: Kermisscross (C2): The Belgian tradition of mid-week cyclocross races continued this past week with Kermisscross. World Champion Zdenek Stybar bested Sven Nys in a sprint to pick up the victory (pictured above). Dieter Vanthourenhout finished thrid. This … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Il Lombardia Wrap-Up Contest

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

  I have a confession to make: I was unable to watch Saturday’s Il Lombardia as my wife and I picked this weekend to move into our new home. Luckily, I know there are many of you who enjoyed the race as it unfolded. So rather than write a report based upon a race I … Continue reading →

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North American Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-up, 10/17

Posted on October 17, 2011 by and

Granouge Cross (C2/C2) Justine Lindine came out victorious on both days of action at the beautiful DuPone estate in Granouge, DE, at a race that many consider to be the best cyclocross course on the East Coast. On Saturday, Lindine simply dominated the competition, beating Canadian Mark Batty by 40 seconds and Mitchell Hoke by … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Weekend Preview: North America & International

Posted on October 14, 2011 by and

North America Cross After Dark Round #4 – Spooky Cross (C2/C2) The inagural Cross After Dark series winds down this weekend in Irvine, CA. The four race series (CrossVegas,StarCrossed, Gateway Cross Cup) has seen a different winner at each of its previous three races. Nearly all of the current top-ten are in Europe for the … Continue reading →

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2011 Tour of Lombardy – Preview

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

  Unlike last week’s Paris-Tours, the Giro di Lombardia relishes in continually re-branding itself and challenging its participants (and bloggers) with route changes. Other than its current position on the race calendar—hence its nickname “the Race of the Falling Leaves”—and its usual ride around Lake Como, Lombardy is a classic with no predetermined starting or finishing … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Week in Review, 10/11

Posted on October 10, 2011 by and

Superprestige Ruddervoorde (C1) Much like the USGP races in Colorado, where a Powers/Johnson battle didn’t materialize as anticipated, the expected battle between Sven Nys and Kevin Pauwels failed to come to life during the first round of the Superprestige series. Instead, it was Belgian National Champion Niels Albert who picked up the victory ahead of … Continue reading →

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