Monthly Archives: October 2010

Weekend Preview – Emilia, Borghelli, & Paris-Tours

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

This weekend’s racing begins Saturday, with the 93rd edition of Italy’s Giro dell’Emilia, a prestigious semi-classic in and around Bologna.  A difficult race with an impressive list of winners, Emilia attracts riders hoping to test their form for next Saturday’s Monument, the Tour of Lombardy. Last year’s winner, Robert Gesink, returns backed by a strong … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #2

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

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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This Week in Race History (Oct. 3-9)

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

15 years ago: Miguel Indurain won the World Championship Time Trial, then in its second year of existence.  Abraham Olano won the World Championship Road Race, 35 seconds ahead of second place Indurain.  Heavy rains resulted in only 20 riders crossing the finish line. Indurain’s TT win and  second place road finish is the closest … Continue reading →

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #3

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

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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Worlds Elite Men’s Road Race – Winners & Losers

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

The World Road Race Championship is without a doubt one of the sport’s greatest spectacles.  To me, the best thing about Worlds is its ability to produce a surprise winner that’s never really a surprise.  By this I mean that the World Champion is often not the rider you might have expected or wanted to … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #1

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

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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