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20 Questions, Smack Talk and Hidden Races – A Column by Christine Vadaros
December 31st, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross photos, editorial, rider diary
Azencross' sprint finish on the big screen leaves one fan in disbelief. By Christine Vardaros
December 30, 2008. Today I awoke in a real panic. I thought it was race day. When the races are so close together it is hard to keep track of what day it is. Memories all string together to form one big timeless blur.
Just as I was getting out of bed to grab my slippers, book and head downstairs to look at a calendar for some solace, one of Jonas’ eyes popped open with a simultaneous puckering of the lips in anticipation of his morning kiss. Instead he was handed an impromptu game of “20 Questions.” “Is it race day today? What day is it? What date is it? Are you sure I raced yesterday? But I was talking to my coach while having coffee. Oh, HE was having coffee in California. Are you sure we don’t have to leave for Luxembourg right now? Don’t you think we should leave now since we can only drive 90 kph due to the smog alert? Why am I so confused?” …continue reading: 20 Questions, Smack Talk and Hidden Races – A Column by Christine Vadaros
Frozen Whoopdees Are Not For Eating – An Azencross Report by Sue Butler
December 31st, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, rider diary
Frozen whoopdees are fun if you don't eat it. by Sue Butler
by Sue Butler
The Azencross at Loenhout was a completely different race than last year. It was frozen tundra this year, with no long muddy run or muddy corners. This year, the biggest obstacle were icy corners, frozen ruts and in my case, myself and crashed-out girls on the whoopdee’s.
The legs were back and I had a decent start, considering I was a bet apprehensive of the long tarmac and the first sharp left turn. The Euro starts always make me a bit nervous because they are sketchy, and even the girl that will place 50th is trying to get to the turn first. …continue reading: Frozen Whoopdees Are Not For Eating – An Azencross Report by Sue Butler
Stybar Outsprints Nys, van den Brand Beats Compton at Azencross
December 30th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, race results
The pro racers got in one last race of 2008 at the famous Azencross course beforeriders change teams and bikes with the new year. Americans had a good showing in Loenhout, highlighted by Compton’s silver and Powers’ 13th. Full report and results below.
Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee #5 in Loenhout: Azencross Race Report
by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton
The Azencross in Loenhout is the fifth race for the Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee Veldrijden. On the fast, frozen course it was the in-form Czech Champion Zdenek Stybar who won his second win of the season in three days time. Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) won in the sprint ahead of Belgian Champion Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet). A few seconds later, another Czech …continue reading: Stybar Outsprints Nys, van den Brand Beats Compton at Azencross
A Special World Cup – Zolder Report by Christine Vardaros
December 30th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross photos, rider diary, the racer's view
If I had one Christmas wish it would be that every cyclocross fan could see an event held at the Zolder venue. It is really something special. The event is held on a Formula 1 race track and there are always no less than 30,000 spectators covering the whole venue like a thick blanket, even throughout the tiered hillside. …continue reading: A Special World Cup – Zolder Report by Christine Vardaros
Stybar Grabs First Win at Diegem Superprestige
December 29th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, race results
by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton
The sixth round of the Superprestige under the flood lights in Diegem was won by the champion of the Czech Republic Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team). Stybar attacked early in the race and held off a chasing group of three riders for his first win of the season, with Vantornout and Nys completing the podium. The winner of the World Cup in Zolder Thijs Al finished as fourth. At 39 seconds Bart Wellens was best of the rest in fifth. …continue reading: Stybar Grabs First Win at Diegem Superprestige
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – December 28, 2008
December 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news
By Jake Sisson
As we gear up for the biggest week of the season for Fantasy Cyclocross, let’s reflect on the big week that just passed. If you happened to have this week’s all-star team (Nys, Stybar, Vantornout, Al, Pauwels, Walsleben, Kupfernagel, Ferrier-Bruneau, Compton, Vos and Lloyd), you’d have set a game record 538 points in week to week scoring. …continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – December 28, 2008
Carpetbagging in Belgium – A Report by Sue Butler
December 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, rider diary, the racer's view
Tim Butler chasing first place in the Belgian fields. by Sue Butler
Houghton Mifflin’s Dictionary defines a carpetbagger as “An outsider…who presumptuously seeks a position or success in a new locality.”
Some think the popular Portland racer Sue Butler (Monavie-Cannondale.com) fits this definition, as she’s traveled to Europe battling at World Cups. But her husband Tim has taken carpetbagging to a new level. See our report from Sue below.
Corn Field ‘Cross – Belgian Style
by Sue Butler
There is an abundance of coverage for the pro men’s cyclocross racing in Europe. There’s a decent amount for the elite women and U23 and juniors. But have you ever wondered what the ‘normal’ person does in Belgium? Does the average Joe race ‘cross? Is there a Cross Crusade in Belgium? I had never really had to answer that question …continue reading: Carpetbagging in Belgium – A Report by Sue Butler
De Bie Wins Juniors at Zolder, U.S. National Champ McDonald in Sixth – Full Report
December 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, race results
Belgian Sean de Bie has won the third race of the Junior World Cup in Zolder on second Christmas Day. The young Belgian animated the race together with Dutch riders Lars van der Haar and World Cup leader Tijmen Eising. In the final lap Eising made some little mistakes and wasn’t able to sprint for victory. In the sprint, Sean de Bie was the strongest ahead of Lars van der Haar. Belgians Wietse Bosmans and Bart de Vocht completed the top five. Zach Mc Donald from the USA rode a strong race and finished as sixth. …continue reading: De Bie Wins Juniors at Zolder, U.S. National Champ McDonald in Sixth – Full Report
Walsleben Outkicks U23 Pack in Zolder – Full Report and Photo Gallery
December 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, race results
by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton
German Philipp Walsleben continued his dominant year by winning the third race of the U23 World Cup in Zolder on the day after Christmas (December 26). The German was the best in a six-man sprint ahead of the surprising Italian Champion Cristian Cominelli and France’s Aurelien Duval. Kenneth van Compernolle, Arnaud Jouffroy and Ondrej Bambula were the others in the break. …continue reading: Walsleben Outkicks U23 Pack in Zolder – Full Report and Photo Gallery
Vos Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win – Full Report and Photo Gallery
December 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross photos, cyclocross tech, race results, rider diary
by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton
Multiple World Champion, Dutch Champion and current points race Olympic Champion Marianne Vos is back09 to winning ways in the cyclocross field. The 21-year-old, riding her fourth ‘cross race of the season, won the sixth World Cup of the season in Zolder by beating World Champion Hanka Kupfernagel, Daphny Van den Brand and American Champion Katherine Compton in a sprint. …continue reading: Vos Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win – Full Report and Photo Gallery
