Category Archives: Races

UCI Rankings Explained

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Lost somewhere in the shuffle between the continued fallout from the USADA report on Lance Armstrong and the presentation of the 2013 Tour de France route was the release of the UCI Cyclocross Classification (aka UCI Rankings). The rankings are updated each week following a World Cup race. So, with the first World Cup race … Continue reading →

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Nacht van Woerden Predictions

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

As I stated last week, the European schedule is filled with mid-week races over the coming weeks. This week Woerden, in the Netherlands, hosts it’s 12th annual night race. While the race is predominantly Dutch, many Belgian, and other international stars head to this race. The race hasn’t been won by a Dutch rider since … Continue reading →

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European Cross – Week 6 Predictions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

All eyes are on Tabor, Czech Republic for the first round of the World Cup. With a full slate of racing (Junior, U23, Elite Women and Elite Men), all of Europe will be there. Without Zdenek Stybar, the World Cup looks destine for another year of Belgian domination, unless riders like Francis Mourey and Lars … Continue reading →

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US Cross – Week 7 Predictions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

This weekends racing features two pair of UCI C2 races on opposite sides of the country. After a bevy of C1/C2 weekends, the racing settles down a bit as the worlds top riders head to Europe. The New England Cyclocross Series continues in New Gloucester, ME, while Spooky Cross invades Pomona, CA. New Englands top … Continue reading →

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Cross Top 25 – Week 6

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

After a slight delay, due to official UCI results for the Finnish National Championships not being available (they will be part of next weeks computer rankings), this weeks Top 25 shakes things up a bit. This weeks poll once again has Niels Albert number one, with Sven Nys second and Kevin Pauwels in third. Pauwels … Continue reading →

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Kermiscross 2012 Predictions

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

With no available start list, or website for that matter, this special edition of predictions will be short and sweet. We’re getting in to that time of year where midweek races start to pop-up in Europe. While I will do my best to include them in my usual predictions, every once in awhile I’ll have … Continue reading →

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