Monthly Archives: December 2010

Special Cyclocross Report: Changes to the Domestic Landscape

If you’re a fan of domestic cyclocross, you’ve recently become aware of a “new” rule that affects all UCI races and series. Actually, it’s a rule the UCI has had for a while, but never enforced—until now. Well, it’s only been about a week and already the backlash has been felt far and wide, causing … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #15

#15 – Vacansoleil (Preview Ranking: #17) What We Said: Vacansoleil is the epitome of a team trying to do more with less.  Look at its stars from 2009: Bozic, Hoogerland, and Westra are hardly household names, yet they accounted for more wins than several teams with bigger budgets and more recognizable rosters.  In addition to … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 7, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 7, 2010. QuickStep’s Kevin Hulsmans adds more firepower to Donckers Koffie-Jelly Belly team Tech news: Team sponsorship round-up Le maillot Lampre-ISD pour 2011 (The Lampre-ISD jersey for 2011) Gerald Vroomen – Mixed Emotions "Our rivalry with Quick Step is good for Belgian cycling," says OmegaPharma-Lotto … Continue reading

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Domestic Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #12

The weekend before Nationals is always one of the best weekends of racing in the US. Everyone going to Nationals races and they bring virtually everything they have in anticipation of the following Sunday’s showdown in Bend, Oregon. This weekend featured great racing on both coasts with the NBX GP (the Verge NECCS series finale) … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #16

#16 – Team Quick Step (Preview Ranking: #12) What We Said: It’s not good when your top Grand Tour rider’s name is Kevin Seeldraeyers.  No offense to the guy, but one top-15 finish in a Grand Tour is hardly anything to write home about—especially when you’re from Belgium, a country not known (at least lately) … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 6, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 6, 2010. A look at Thor Hushovd’s 2011 Garmin-Cervelo race bike A look at Tyler Farrar’s 2011 Garmin-Cervelo race bike Is Steegmans on his way back to Quick Step? The Muur An early sneak preview of the 2011 Bianchi Pro Team Adroni Giocattoli Cycling Kit. … Continue reading

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