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International Cyclocross: Tabor World Cup Preview

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Round two of the World Cup brings the world’s best to Tabor, in the heart of the Czech Republic. Almost two years ago, Zdenek Stybar dominated the field on home soil to capture his first World Championship, in heavy snow. Conditions will be much better this time around with weather expected to be in the … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Week in Review, 10/18 – Plzen, Kermisscross, & Villarcayo

Posted on October 18, 2011 by and

Another weekend has come and gone, so let’s take a look at International Cyclocross action from the past week: Kermisscross (C2): The Belgian tradition of mid-week cyclocross races continued this past week with Kermisscross. World Champion Zdenek Stybar bested Sven Nys in a sprint to pick up the victory (pictured above). Dieter Vanthourenhout finished thrid. This … 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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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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International Cyclocross Week in Review, 10/11

Posted on October 10, 2011 by and

Superprestige Ruddervoorde (C1) Much like the USGP races in Colorado, where a Powers/Johnson battle didn’t materialize as anticipated, the expected battle between Sven Nys and Kevin Pauwels failed to come to life during the first round of the Superprestige series. Instead, it was Belgian National Champion Niels Albert who picked up the victory ahead of … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings, Week #3

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Welcome to Pavé’s midweek cyclocross coverage, where we take a look at the state of International Cyclocross competition and give a run-down of who we see as the top ten competitors. With the season yet to really launch into full swing, there are few full-field races to use as data points. Expect that to change soon … Continue reading →

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