Monthly Archives: September 2011

North American Cyclocross Power Ranking #1 and Weekend Preview

CrossVegas bills itself as the USA’s biggest cyclocross race. Held before throngs of Interbike attendees, it has a festive atmosphere, aided in part by the fact that it’s the first time the country’s top pros race against each other. How did North Americans fare against visiting Europeans? They acquitted themselves well against a field that … Continue reading

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2011-2012 Cyclocross Season Preview – European Riders to Watch

This Sunday will mark the start of the 2011/2012 European cyclocross season. After a spectacular 2010/2011 season that saw Sven Nys pick up his 10th Superprestige title, Zdenek Stybar won a second consecutive World Championship, and Niels Albert capture a Belgian and World Cup title, this season could be the most competitive and exciting yet. … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – September 14, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, September 14, 2011 Cyril Dessel Retires After 11 Years In The Peloton Renshaw suggests worlds selection might have been affected by signing for GreenEdge rival Interbike sneak peak: Rotor 3D Power Francesco Moser World Champion of Journalists at 60 Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – September 13, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, September 13, 2011 Carlos Sastre to decide on future this week Alexandre Vinokourov back training on the road Look to celebrate Greg LeMond’s 1986 Tour de France victory at Interbike Cycling Art Blog: Star/Scar Power Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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Discuss: The Vuelta Podium

  With in-form men such as Vincenzo Nibali, Joaquin Rodriguez, Igor Anton, Denis Menchov, Carlos Sastre, and Jurgen Van Den Broeck all participating in the 3-week event, why/how did two domestiques end the race on the top two steps of the podium? Discuss.

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North American Cyclocross: European Invasion

The American cyclocross circuit has always been second fiddle to the European racing scene. While major American cyclocross talents have certainly developed and there is a burgeoning and promising American professional racing scene, Americans – particularly American men, who have fared worse against their European counterparts than American women – have had limited success racing … Continue reading

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