Category Archives: Races

Domestic Cyclocross Report – More Questions Than Answers

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

This past weekend, the US cyclocross season kicked-off in style this past weekend, with the first UCI race of the season (as in, anywhere) this past Saturday in Pennsylvania. Saturday’s Nittany Lion Cross was held under fast, dry, summer-like conditions and several riders used the opportunity to get their seasons off to a good start. … Continue reading →

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2010-2011 Cyclocross Season Preview – International Riders to Watch

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Yesterday we looked at some of the best domestic riders heading into the 2010-2011 cyclocross season.  Today we look abroad at the men expected to dominate the sport internationally. The Stars Zdenek Stybar Zdenek Stybar enters the fall following of a dream season capped with a World Championship victory on home soil in Tabor. On … Continue reading →

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2010-2011 Cyclocross Season Preview – The Domestic Scene

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

It’s hard to believe it, but the 2010-2011 domestic cyclocross season kicks off this weekend with a UCI event in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania.  All hands will be on deck as some of the best in the country line-up for their first taste of ‘cross this year—and their first shot at valuable UCI points. Here’s a breakdown … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview – The Vuelta Heads for the Hills

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

The Vuelta d’Espana continues this weekend with two difficult stages in the regions of Alicante and Valencia.  Saturday’s 190-kilometer Stage 8 includes five categorized climbs on the way from Villena to Xorret del Cati—the toughest of which (the Cat. 1 Alto Xorret del Cati) summits a mere 4 kilometers from the finish.  While not particularly … Continue reading →

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Garmin’s Transitions?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Transfer-wise, the summer had been quiet for the guys over at Garmin-Transitions and the Cervélo Test Team—at least until last week, when rumors emerged, and were then confirmed, that Cervélo’s squad would be no more in 2011.  Instead, Cervélo would be joining Garmin as team co-sponsor to form Garmin-Cervélo for 2011 and beyond.  But the … Continue reading →

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2010 Vuelta Espana – Team Preview

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Admittedly, it’s been a slim August here at Pavé as work, family, and other obligations have led me astray from my regular schedule.  But with a new school year beginning—and my regular work week as well, I’m hoping to get back on track—beginning with a preview of the year’s final grand tour: the Vuelta Espana. … Continue reading →

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