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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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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Plzen World Cup

Posted on October 14, 2011 by and

All eyes will focus on Plzen in the Czech Republic for round one of the cyclocross World Cup. The top European riders will descend on the home of Pilsner style beer. Meanwhile, a large contingent of US riders will make the trip across the pond to race against the world’s best and grab some highly … Continue reading →

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2011 Tour of Lombardy – Preview

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  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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The Sticky Bidon – October 13, 2011

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Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, October 13, 2011 Kirchen Working For Luxembourg Sports Ministry Quick Step racing for three captians in Lombardia Aldag Questions Sky's Ability To Win Tour Yellow And Green Improve your sport … follow cycling's lead and add a random idiot Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – October 12, 2011

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Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, October 12, 2011 Philippe Gilbert goes for the third consecutive victory in Giro del Piemonte An Alberto Contador suspension could potentially cost Saxo Bank SunGard its UCI ProTeam licence Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in a comment below!

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings, Week #4

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

1. Neils Albert – A couple weeks ago, we predicted that Neils Albert would take some time to hit his stride, but when he did so, he would dominate races for a solid stretch before fading. It seems Albert’s hit that stretch, winning capably and alone in Kalmthout and Ruddervoorde. He’s the man to beat; … Continue reading →

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