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May 15th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
After denying transfer rumors to Revor, multi-world champion Erwin Vervecken has officially inked a contract with the Revor team and will ride with them starting on January 1st. Vervecken will join current Revor riders Davy Commeyne, Jan Soetens, David Willemsens, Ben Berden and Bart Verschueren.
HLN.be reports Vervecken made his final decision because Revor offered a concrete future immediately. He explains, “I had an earlier conversation with [Fidea team] manager Hans Van Kasteren concerning a possible contract lengthening, but he couldn’t decide until November 1 if I could get a new obligation.”
Vervecken, now 36, says that it’s possible he might conclude his career at the end of February 2010, when his contract expires.
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How much is an old cyclocross tire worth?
May 14th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross technology, editorial
How much would you pay for a tire over five years old?? The original green Michelin Mud cyclocross tires will always have a fond place in our hearts here at CXM. A slightly more open design than the Mud 2 but with a more fragile sidewall (especially the original tan sidewalled ones), the tire was wide, comfortable, shed mud very well and was good enough for pros like Tim Johnson. They were THE clincher to race on. But perhaps best of all, they were a loud green.
Well, since they stopped making them about six years ago, we’ve collected our share over the years at swaps, and it seems like we’re not alone in our affection for the green tire. We spied this eBay auction for ONE NOS Michelin Mud Cyclocross tire that ends Thursday afternoon and it’s already at $53.00 plus $6.00 shipping. Any guesses what it’ll go for? Drop a comment below. We’ve seen USED pairs sell for $90+.
Thankfully, as our upcoming tires tests in Issue 3 will show, there are a lot of good clincher tire options out there nowadays…just nothing in green. Have a favorite tire? Tell folks about it over in Cyclocross Magazine’s Pits.
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The ‘Cross Queen Chooses the King
May 13th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
Cyclocross season must not be that far away. Pros are jumping teams, planning their upcoming schedules, and securing their new sponsors and equipment. U.S. National Champ Katie Compton is no different and has officially chosen her headset for this year and has issued this press release:
U.S. Cyclocross National Champion Katie Compton will be riding Chris King headsets for the upcoming Cyclocross season. Compton will also ride Chris King hubs and headsets on her Primus Mootry rigs during the MTB season as she prepares for the upcoming cyclocross season. The switch to Chris King headsets was an easy one for the Spike Shooter rider. “If you walk into any bike store in the country …continue reading: The ‘Cross Queen Chooses the King
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Euro-File: Vervecken to Change Teams? Not So Fast…
May 11th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, racers
Erwin Vervecken, the Belgian multi-world champion of cyclocross has been rumored to be switching to the Revor team staring in January 1, 2009. However, Vervecken is denying the rumor, stating that he has not signed anything yet, according to Sport Planet. He says, “Next week I still have another appointment, where I have another good offer.”
He also denies that it is certain he is leaving Fidea. The only thing certain is that he is not happy with Fidea wanting to wait until November to decide on a contract extension. “I’m not depreciated yet, I feel good and still can command a large salary” he explains.
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ZIPP OVCX Schedule Announced, Includes 3 Day ‘Cross Festival
May 5th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racing
‘08-09 Cyclocross race schedules are getting set. Is your local schedule finalized? Send it to us.
ZIPP OVCX TOUR ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE - Highlighted by Rare Three-Day International Weekend and USGP
May 5, 2008; Conshohocken, PA, USA: Highlighting the Ohio River Valley’s new-found reputation as one of America’s best cycling destinations, the Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour has announced its most ambitious schedule ever, highlighted by a USGP weekend and the only three-day UCI sanctioned cyclocross festival in the world apart from Belgium’s “Christmas Week”. The 13-race Tour, sponsored by Zipp Speed Weaponry wheels and components, will also feature some of the finest domestic races in America and no fewer than three open state championship events. …continue reading: ZIPP OVCX Schedule Announced, Includes 3 Day ‘Cross Festival
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UCI Cyclocross Explained - Off-season Homework
May 5th, 2008 Filed Under editorial, racing
Albert Einstein once said, “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
If you’re like most of us, you don’t have much ambition to beat Page, Johnson or Trebon at at domestic race, let alone battle Nys and Wellens over in Europe. But perhaps you still have plans to toe the line with the big guns at a UCI-sanctioned race this fall, or will battle other folks your age in a top level junior or espoir race at a UCI sanctioned event or masters worlds. Even if that’s not the case, you still never know if this is the season it all comes together, mandatory upgrades happen, and you make the leap from C’s to A’s. In any of these situations, you’ll need to be familiar with the UCI rules that may govern your event before you get to that start line.
Although there are hundreds of pages of UCI regulations, Cyclocross Magazine has spent hours culling through all of them so you’ll be prepared. While we covered the no disc brakes while training rule a few days ago, there’s a lot more to know.
Here are 5 top common violations of UCI rules that you should be sure to avoid: …continue reading: UCI Cyclocross Explained - Off-season Homework
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Sven Nys Receives World Cup in Carboard Box via Mail
May 4th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news
Win the World Cup overall? You’ll get your cup in the mail, in a cardboard box a few months later, if you’re lucky.
Belgian paper Het Nieuwsblad reports that ‘07-08 UCI World Cup winners Nys and Daphny van den Brand just recently received their prestigious World Cup trophies in the mail. Win the biggest and richest cyclocross series in the world? Your trophy is simply mailed to you “wrapped in a cardboard box, with the compliments of the UCI.”
Van Den Brand apparently was quite miffed at the informal, “simply in the mail” presentation. However, Van Den Brand might want to count her blessings since she actually received it, as Nys reported he didn’t even receive the trophy for the ‘06-07 season. “Well, last year I had no trophy,” he explains. “That, I think it regrettable, because now there is one missing in my collection.”
Next season, when you get your free tire, medal or trophy on the podium the same day you win your race, thank the promoter. That’s better than the UCI does.
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