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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #2

Sunday’s Round One of the GVA Trophy was the first real showdown of the European season. Minus an injured Niels Albert, the field was stacked and ready to throw-down on a fast, challenging course ending in front of the Citadel in Namur. World Champion Zdenek Stybar came out on top with an 8-second victory ahead … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #3

Nicknamed “New England Worlds,” Rounds Three and Four of the NACT headed to Gloucester, Massachusetts for a pair of UCI races this past weekend.  And in what seemed like a repeat of the Planet Bike Cup last week in Wisconsin, Jeremy Powers and Tim Johnson picked-up victories. As if they needed extra motivation, the battle … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #1

Editor’s Note – The first International CX Report & Power Ranking comes a bit late this week due to our expanded Worlds coverage.  Next week, look for Erik’s column to resume it’s usual Thursday time slot. The European cross season kicked-off in grand fashion with the Steenbergcross race in Belgium two weekends ago. When all … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report and Power Ranking – Week #2

Vegas, Baby! The spectacle that has become CrossVegas enjoyed one of the deepest fields ever seen on US soil last Wednesday—and lived-up to all the hype. A ridiculously large and powerful field came down to one of the closest sprint finishes ever seen in a cross race, with Francis Mourey coming out on top—continuing his … Continue reading

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2010 Cyclocross Preview – 7 Women to Watch

We’ve spent the majority of our time covering the male side of things over the past two weeks—now it’s time for the ladies! Here are 7 women to watch this ‘cross season: Marianne Vos Clearly Marianne Vos is the woman to beat. While some say Katie Compton is the best female cross racer in the … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report and Power Ranking – Week #1

After holding the first UCI race of the season a weekend ago, the United States host six UCI races this weekend with pairs of races in Maryland, Vermont and Washington. Needless to say, there’s a lot to cover.  Domestically speaking, here’s what we saw: Washington The biggest news—and surprise?—from this weekend’s opening two rounds of … Continue reading

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