Monthly Archives: January 2011

Dugast Rhino/Pipistrello Hybrid!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by and

From Marianne Vos’s bike at WC Pont-Château. These look like the absolute pinnacle of cyclocross tires. It’s like putting The Stooges “Raw Power” and Black Flag’s “My War” on a rim. Pics courtesy of Gregg Germer at ChainringsTours.com

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The Sticky Bidon – January 19, 2011

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, January 19, 2011 Santos Tour Down Under: Sutton stops, Cavendish continues Garmin-Cervelo Look To Cameron Meyer For Overall Shane Sutton Critical Of Vaughters’ GreenEdge Threat Darach McQuaid Sees No Conflict Of Interests In Richmond Worlds Bid Role MONTEPASCHI – STRADE BIANCHE: ECCO LE SQUADRE INVITATE (The … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings – Week #17

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

    After yesterday’s report, here are this week’s very Belgian-dominated International Cyclocross Power Rankings, with each racer’s ranking from last week in parenthesis. 1. Neils Albert (1). Albert is on a tear. His loss to Pauwels notwithstanding, he looks to be the strongest rider right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if his winning streak … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – January 18, 2011

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, January 18, 2011 Telenet-Fidea's Hans Van Kasteren: "Stybar stays with us unless he wants to obtain his freedom in court." Pro Road Champs gear up for Memorial weekend competition Floyd Landis To Quit Cycling Liquigas’ Amadio: King, Duggan have shot at Tour; no return for Pellizotti … Continue reading →

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Letters from Abroad – Valentin Tackles Swiss Nationals

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

For the past two seasons, Valentin Scherz, a 20-year-old elite cyclocross racer from Switzerland, has come to the US to compete in races as part of the Philadelphia Cyclocross School program. This season he was captain of their 2010 Cyfac-Champion Systems p/b Revolution Wheelworks Team.  In 2010, Scherz successfully defended his Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series titles … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Sunday saw the seventh and penultimate round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Pont-Chateau, with Neils Albert – having won the Belgian Championship last week, and wearing the white jersey of the World Cup leader – looking to cement his lead. Continue reading →

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