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Why We’re Cyclocross Fans, and why it’s important to North America

We recently caught wind of Joe Lindsey’s blog post Why I Love Cyclocross. It’s a response to our colleague Inner Ring‘s post Why I Hate Cyclocross. We feel compelled to chime in. Here in the United States, bike racing isn’t the biggest scene. There are few large races that attract spectators, major sponsors, and popular … Continue reading

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Monday Musette: North American Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: Jersey, Colorado, and Discs

As we mentioned in our several weekend previews, it was a pretty big weekend for cyclocross. European racing saw thirteen races scattered throughout the long weekend, stretching to Tuesday, so we’ll wait until the end of that shakedown (following Tuesday’s Koppenbergcross in Oudenarde) to provide a wrap-up of the action over there, but for now, … Continue reading

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North American Cyclocross Weekend Preview, 10/28 – from Jersey to Colorado

Beacon Cross and HPCX (C2/C2) The Mid-Atlantic Cross (MAC) series heads to New Jersey this weekend after a weekend off following Justin Lindine’s domination in Granouge. Most of the top New England riders, including Lindine seem to be taking a week off, leading the race in Bridgeton, NJ to be a wide open affair. The … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview, 10/28 – Part 2 – Superprestige & GVA

Superprestige Round 2 – Zanhoven (C1) After two weekend in the Czech Republic, the world’s top cross riders head to Zanhoven, Belgium for round two of the Superprestige series. All eyes will once again be on Zdenk Stybar who would love to repeat his victory in Zanhoven last year. Stybar has looked like the strongest … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview, 10/28 – Part 1 – C2 Races

With ten race taking place over five days in Europe this extended weekend, UCI points will be up for grabs across the continent. The two big races are round two of the Superprestige in Zanhoven, Belgium and the first round of the GVA Trophy on, and around, the infamous Koppenberg climb. Both races are UCI … Continue reading

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International Cyclocross Power Rankings, #6

Two back-to-back weekends of World Cup races point the International cyclocross circuit squarely at a huge weekend and give us an opportunity to see how contenders stack up when they toe the line together. In advance of tomorrow’s Weekend Preview, let’s take a look at the strongest riders on ‘cross bikes right now: 1. Kevin … Continue reading

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