Loading ...Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – April 21, 2010
April 21st, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy
The road season is getting its wheels turning in high gear, and it has already claimed its first cyclocross casualty; one that is near and dear to our hearts. Also, Rabobank-Giant has picked up some young talent, Marianne Vos picks up where she left off last road season, and America’s cyclocross stars head to Sea Otter for some mountain bike success.
Tim Johnson Suffers Broken Ankle
National cyclocross champion Tim Johnson turned up at the Dana Point Gran Prix with the hopes of helping his UnitedHealthcare presented by Maxxis team to stage wins and an overall triumph. Johnson’s weekend was cut short when he crashed half way through the race’s opening stage time trial. …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – April 21, 2010
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – March 17, 2010
March 17th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file
Happy St. Patrick’s Day one and all! It was a dark week for professional cyclocross, with the announcement of a pair of EPO positive tests from the World Championships, and the subsequent reports of a suicide attempt in its aftermath. Here at PCR&R, we’ll try to keep those parties out of the news as much as possible, and instead focus on some other breaking news. Mafia Racing’s Jake Wells moves to Hudz/Subaru – what could be one of the best teams of 2010 and Cyclocross stars get moving on the fat tires.
Jake Wells Moves to Hudz/Subaru
After a storied career with Colorado-based Mafia Racing, Jake Wells will move to the Hudz/Subaru squad for the 2010 season. Wells will continue to race for the Mafia Racing team through the mountain bike season, …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – March 17, 2010
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – March 11, 2010
March 11th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file
While the glow of the 2010 cyclocross season has not yet faded, most of cyclocross’ elite have settled into their off-season road careers. None have settled in faster than Lars Boom, who achieved a major milestone in his road career at the Paris-Nice stage race. Jesse Anthony, too, has found his feet on the road scene after some bad luck in the last cyclocross season. Meanwhile, Erwin Vervecken and Tim Johnson have been doing some great work off the bike.
Lars Boom Wears Paris-Nice Yellow Jersey
Former Cyclocross World Champion Lars Boom showed off this weekend why he is also a former Dutch Road Race and Time Trial National Champion in this week’s French eight day stage race, Paris-Nice. The race, affectionately known as the Race to the Sun, for its tendency to start in less than desirable conditions and ride to more favorable weather, started on Sunday with an eight kilometer prologue time trial. Boom bested some of the world’s best time trialists – such as Astana’s double Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, American Levi Leipheimer, British prologue specialists Bradley Wiggins and David Millar, and a host of other champions – en route to the prologue victory. Thanks to his victory, Boom donned the yellow leader’s jersey, the green sprinter’s jersey, the polka-dotted climber’s jersey and the white young rider’s jersey. …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – March 11, 2010
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – February 24, 2009
February 24th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file
As the cyclocross season drew its final curtain, a number of riders will find their way to new homes when the curtain rises on the 2010-2011 season. Amongst them are Dutchman Stef Boden, Czech Martin Zlamalik, and the three Sweeck brothers. Also, a major contract has been signed that will better your cyclocross viewing experience!
Sweeck Brothers Head to KDL-Trans
The Belgian junior trio of Laurens, Dieter and Hendrick Sweeck have each had strong seasons, with Laurens and Dieter both having strong years in their first crack at the junior ranks. …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – February 24, 2009
Meeusen, Van Der Poel Win U23, Junior Superprestige Overall – UPDATED: Full Results
February 14th, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, race results
by Dan Seaton
Vorselaar, Belgium – One of the coldest cyclocross seasons on record began to wrap up with the final round of the Superprestige series, fittingly in the snow once again. In the Juniors race, Dutch rider Davd Van Der Poel took a third place finish to lock up the overall Superprestige title, while in the U23’s Tom Meeusen simply outhandled the entire field on a slick, technical course to take his fifth win of the eight-race series and the overall title as well. …continue reading: Meeusen, Van Der Poel Win U23, Junior Superprestige Overall – UPDATED: Full Results
Wellens Takes a Late Season Win in GP de Eecloonaar – Full Results
February 13th, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, race results
It may have taken until just before the end of the season, but Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) managed to take his first win today on a treacherous, frozen course in Eeklo, Belgium. Wellens has been on a long road back to the top after battling back from a debilitating virus.
Wellens made the early split with his teammate, World Champ Zdenek Stybar, Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet), Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) and Dieter Vanthourenhout (BKCP-Powerplus). …continue reading: Wellens Takes a Late Season Win in GP de Eecloonaar – Full Results
Videos of British and Irish National Championships
February 11th, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, video
Irish National Championship Jersey
Crazy weather and snow-blanketed courses forced the rescheduling of both the British and Irish National Championships. Rather than their typical places on the calendar, shortly before Worlds, like the rest of Europe, both events were held this past weekend. Check out the great highlight videos with commentary of the Men’s and Women’s British events as well as a sample of the Irish action below. Also, read Cyclocross Magazine’s coverage of the British Championships as well as Helen Wyman’s recap of her record-tying fifth win. …continue reading: Videos of British and Irish National Championships
Wyman, Bibby Bring Home British Cyclocross Championships – Report, Full Results
February 7th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, race results
Helen Wyman (Kona / FSA), shown here racing Azencross, repeats as British National champ © Bart Hazen
In a strange scheduling twist, this year’s British Cyclocross Championships came after Worlds. The unusually cold weather and snow that has hit much of Europe this winter, and was responsible for the original British championship’s postponement, was gone as just about all of the competitors opted to race bare-legged.
Helen Wyman (Kona-FSA Factory Team), who seemed to struggle in Tabor’s snow during the World Championship, found redemption and repeated as Women’s National Champion. The victory marks her fifth national title, matching Caroline Alexander’s record. Just the day before, Wyman rode an impressive race in Belgium to take fifth place in Krawatencross, just off the pace of the lead foursome. …continue reading: Wyman, Bibby Bring Home British Cyclocross Championships – Report, Full Results
Narrow Wins for Vos, Nys at GVA Trofee Krawatencross – UPDATED: Video Highlight, Photo Galleries, Full Results
February 6th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross photos, euro-file, race results
After a couple of sub-par technical performances, Nys was back to his usual self © Bart Hazen
by Dan Seaton
Lille, Belgium – Though the World Champions’ jerseys may have been handed out last week, cyclocross keeps rolling for another month, with prizes in two big series—the GVA Trofee and Superprestige—still up for grabs. Today it was the GVA Trofee, which last met in Baal on New Years Day, that picked back up with the seventh of eight stops in the series, Krawatencross. …continue reading: Narrow Wins for Vos, Nys at GVA Trofee Krawatencross – UPDATED: Video Highlight, Photo Galleries, Full Results
Cyclocross Crashes Compilation Video
February 6th, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, video
The over-the-bars sand crash, one of many
Cyclocross Worlds were a week ago, and although there are still a few more weekends of good racing left in Europe, the season’s wrapping up. Right on cue, various mash-ups are surfacing. The Cyclocross Crashes Compilation, below, is a good one. Frankly, with how hard these guys race, it’s amazing that mishaps like these don’t happen more often. …continue reading: Cyclocross Crashes Compilation Video
Albert Wins, Stybar Shows His New Stripes in Parkcross Maldagem
February 4th, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, race results
File photo: Albert corners hard to keep Nys at bay in Hoogerheide. © Bart Hazen
Maldagem, Belgium – Just three days after claiming his World Champion stripes, Zdenek Stybar was back on the race course flaunting his new kit. Post-Worlds celebrations may have gotten the better of Stybar, however, who only managed to muster a seventh place.
Perhaps making up for his late season disappointments was Niels Albert, who took the Parkcross win after pulling out of the World Championship race midway through on Sunday. …continue reading: Albert Wins, Stybar Shows His New Stripes in Parkcross Maldagem
The Last Words and Tweets from Racers at Tabor
February 2nd, 2010 Filed Under euro-file
Meredith Miller was the top American in Tabor. © Joe Sales
Cyclocross Magazine’s coverage of the World Championships in Tabor isn’t over yet. Staff members have been scouring the interwebs for anything ‘cross related, just to keep the season alive a little longer. CXM has been virtually attached to phones, pdas and laptops searching for each little bit of information coming from your favorite racers. So here are some of the tweets and posts, quotes and quips from some of the top ‘cross racers in the world – along with some commentary from the very tired but still caffeine-buzzing staff. And in case you missed it, you can replay our live coverage from Saturday and Sunday and find all of our reports and photos in our 2010 Tabor Cyclocross Worlds Coverage Center.
Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com, 14th place in Tabor):
“Listening to Richard Fries’ dress rehearsal for L’Ville Worlds…great job, can imagine some jaws were dropping and heads a’tilting to the side.” …continue reading: The Last Words and Tweets from Racers at Tabor
Videos from World Championships in Tabor – UPDATED
February 1st, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, video
Check out some of the great video coverage from Tabor, Czech Republic this past weekend. In case you missed it, you can replay our live coverage from Saturday and Sunday and find all of our reports and photos in our 2010 Tabor Cyclocross Worlds Coverage Center. Videos below: …continue reading: Videos from World Championships in Tabor – UPDATED
Kevin Hines Shows the Belgians that Americans Can ‘Cross: Report from Masters Worlds
February 1st, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, rider diary
Kevin Hines uses his technical prowess to keep speed through the sand © Gregg Germer - ChainringTours.com
Reigning US Masters 55+ National champion Kevin Hines wasn’t ready to hang up his cyclocross bike after Nationals in Bend, Oregon. Instead, he and Corner Cycle teammate Jonny Bold (current 45+ National champ) took off for Mol, Belgium to try their luck at going one bigger – they lined up for the Masters Worlds. To prepare for the event and get some extra racing, they planned to hit a local race in Holland, which they missed due to a scheduling conflict, as well as the Belgian National Championships, which they were pleasantly surprised to learn was open to non-Belgians.
by Kevin Hines
Americans Racing Belgian National Championships
We had planned to ride the Belgian Masters National championships on Sunday in Kasterlee, Belgium. Conditions were frozen with some snow and a lot of ruts and mud where the sun had shined. There was very technical single track with some elevation. …continue reading: Kevin Hines Shows the Belgians that Americans Can ‘Cross: Report from Masters Worlds
Vos Wins Third World Title, Compton Sidelined By Leg Cramps in Tabor – UPDATED
January 31st, 2010 Filed Under euro-file, race results
Marianne Vos repeats as Cyclocross World Champion in Tabor. © Joe Sales
Tabor, Czech Republic – Joyce Vanderbeken, former Belgian champion, perhaps summed up the day in Tabor for a lot of riders, “I was afraid. I lost a lot of places because of it.” But Marianne Vos was clearly able to put fear aside as she won her third Cyclocross World Championship, her sixth title in all cycling disciplines, in Tabor with a dominating performance that left the rest of the world’s best in her wake. Vos used her superior handling skills and a supreme level of confidence to dive into corners and power out of them, gaining time on her rivals with every turn. …continue reading: Vos Wins Third World Title, Compton Sidelined By Leg Cramps in Tabor – UPDATED
