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Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Americans Abroad

Posted on December 23, 2011 by and

With nearly two-dozen Americans hitting the cross circuit this week in Europe, here’s our mini guide of who’s doing what races and when. Please note, we’re going by the start lists, which are subject to change. Also, there are smaller, non-UCI races that riders will race, especially the Juniors. With that said, here’s who’s racing … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Holy Week Kick-Off

Posted on December 23, 2011 by and

It’s that time of year again, we are a few weeks out from the various national championships, and a little over a month away from the world championships. More importantly, it’s Christmas time, which means an action-packed week of racing, begging Friday, December 23rd and stretching into the new year. Here’s our usual weekend preview, … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: Nys Guys Finish First

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Scheldecross (C1) A last-lap mechanical cost Sven Nys his shot a victory in Antwerpen last year. This year, Nys rode the race to near perfection, taking the victory a head of Tom Meeusen and Dieter Vanthourenhout. Meeusen continues to have a stellar season with another solid ride, while Vanthourenhout surprised many with his podium finish. … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Around the World

Posted on December 9, 2011 by and

 Scheldecross (C1) Last year, the action in Antwerpen, Belgium got started early, when a dog dug up a grenade from WWII in the sand that is prominent throughout the course. After a slight delay, Radomir Simunek picked up the victory, his second in Scheldecross. Other previous winners include Sven Nys (2009,2005), Thijs Al (2008) and … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings, Week #12 – K-Pau!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

1. Kevin Pauwels (2) – Pauwels not only swaps places with Nys again, but also offers some fighting words: “The less popular Nys gets, the more popular I get,” he said, despite insisting that their rivalry was still respectful.  2. Sven Nys (1) – but for a flat tire we’d likely have seen another Pauwels-Nys duel to … Continue reading →

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World Cup Preview: Round 4 – Igorre, Spain

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

The UCI Cyclocross World Cup heads to Iggore in the Basque region of Spain for round number four. After last weekend’s battle in the sand of Koksijde, all eyes will be on Sven Nys and Kevin Pauwels. This is the eighth time Iggore has hosted a world cup round and Nys has won half of … Continue reading →

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