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Cyclocross

Wells nabs third US Cyclo-cross title, Comption seizes her seventh

Great racing in Bend Specialized rider Todd Wells closed out the 2010 US National Cyclo-cross events in Bend, Oregon today to take his third national title, just after Katie Compton’s dominant performance in women’s race earned her a seventh stars […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

LIVE! Watch the US Elite cyclo-cross nationals here

Coverage of men’s event starts 2.20 pm Pacific Time Twelve months ago, Tim Johnson beat Ryan Trebon and Jonathan Page to win his third title. Can he top the podium again this time round? Live broadcast complete.   Feed courtesy […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Sven Nys takes dominating win in Overijse cross

Unlucky Boom with strong appearance Sven Nys took his second win this weekend when he crossed the finish line in the Druivencross Overijse in first place. Unlike yesterday, when he admitted to profit from the bad luck of Niels Albert’s […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Zdenek Stybar heads to training camp in Mallorca

Says that if he has to cut it short, season will be over Zdenek Stybar heads to a very decisive training camp in Mallorca, Spain, today. The Czech rider had to sit out recent cross races due to knee problems. […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Sven Nys wins GvA round four cyclocross race Essen, Belgium

Profits from flat tire of Niels Albert Sven Nys took the win in the fourth cyclocross round of the Gazet van Antwerp Trofee in Essen, Belgium, for the sixth time in his career. Nys profited from the bad luck of […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Stybar offered over half a million euro to join Quick Step

Current manager Hans Van Kasteren hints rider could be set to move World cyclo cross champion Zdenek Stybar appears to be moving closer to making a ProTeam road debut in 2011, with Quick Step manager Patrick Lefevere having sufficient faith […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Boom sees cyclocross merely as preparation for road season

Groenendaal says Dutchman’s remarks are bad for the sport Lars Boom has won his cross race in Luxembourg last week. On Sunday, he participates in the Druivencross in Overijse, Belgium. Boom has been Dutch and World Champion in cyclocross as […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

World champion Stybar doesn’t need surgery, will return to training next week

Good news for Czech cyclo-cross rider World cyclo-cross champion Zdenek Stybar has received some good news about his knee problems, being told that he doesn’t need to go under the knife to recover from the issue, and that he can […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Cyclocross, Injury, Pro Cycling,

Niels Albert wants to prove his mettle on the snow and ice

World Cup leader responds to recent criticism of his courage and bike handling on frozen courses Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) may have won the last two rounds of the cyclocross World Cup, in Koksijde, Belgium and Igorre, Spain, but his performance […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Lars Boom makes a successful return to cyclocross ahead of showdown with the Belgians this weekend

2008 World champion wins in Luxembourg on the way to Overijse Sunday Lars Boom (Rabobank) won the Grand Prix Julien Cajot in Leudelange, Luxembourg on Sunday, to mke a successful start to his own campaign this season. While the race […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Albert targeting overall victory in cross World Cup

Belgian rider takes over series lead with fine win in Igorre Having won the third round of the World Cup series last Saturday in Koksijde, Niels Albert moved into a clear lead with another fine triumph yesterday in Igorre. The […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Pieter Vanspeybroeck wins Tom Boonen and Friends charity cyclocross

Pieter Vanspeybroeck (Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator) won the second edition of the Tom Boonen and Friends charity cyclocross at the Zilvermeer near the Quick Step rider’s hometown of Mol, Belgium. The 23-year-old beat a star-filled line up in the fun event, organised […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Spanish air traffic control strike threatens cyclocross World Cup field

Many riders unable to travel to Igorre as flights cancelled The industrial action taken by Spanish air trafic controllers has not only stranded thousands of holidaymakers, but is also preventing many of the World’s top cyclocross riders from reaching tomorrow’s […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Landbouwkrediet team and Shimano offer explanation for Sven Nys’ lost pedal

Belgian champion’s personal mechanics to blame, not equipment or team staff The Landbouwkrediet team has worked with its component sponsor Shimano to try to get to the bottom of what happened to Sven Nys’ pedal in the Superprestige cyclocross race […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Top riders react to Zdenek Stybar’s enforced injury layoff

“The rainbow jersey should be at all the top races,” says Sven Nys Zdenek Stybar’s (Telenet-Fidea) knee injury has forced him to take the rest of the year off but, despite the fact that one of their biggest rivals is […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, World Championships,

Stybar sidelined until Christmas, knee injury means he’ll miss next rounds of cyclocross World Cup

Still has time to be ready for worlds title defence World cyclo cross champion Zdenek Stybar has had a further setback to his season, being told that he must take a complete break from racing until Christmas. The 24 year […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Nothing broken for Bart Wellens after Gieten crash

Telenet-Fidea captain’s helmet smashed into five pieces on frozen ground Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) was forced to abandon yesterday’s Superprestige race in Gieten, Netherlands after crashing heavily on the icy surface and landing on his head. The two-time World champion was […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Injury, Pro Cycling,

Rabo Beach Challenge held in icy conditions

Amateur event a full success once again Rabobank offered its Beach Challenge race once again this year, where amateurs are pitted against the professionals in a special cross race. It is an out and back course on the beach in […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, General, Pro Cycling,

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