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Pauwels Outsprints Stybar to Repeat at GvA Hasselt – Report, Results, Photo Galleries
HASSELT, BELGIUM – Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb-Revor) claimed his second straight GvA Hasselt win Saturday after an exciting finish-line duel with last…
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Breaking News: Niels Albert Sidelined for Two Weeks Due to Injury
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Van Den Brand Wins Outright; Dombroski Takes Ninth at Hamme-Zogge — UPDATED Photos, Report, Full Results
by David Evans Daphny van den Brand (AA Drink-Leontien.nl) attacked from a group of six in the last lap of…
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Stybar Gaps Field on the Way to Victory at Hamme-Zogge, Pauwels Pips Nys for Second — UPDATED Photos, Report, Full Results
by David Evans HAMME-ZOGGE, BELGIUM — Reigning World Champion Zdenek Stybar (Quick Step) emerged triumphant from Sunday’s heavyweight slugfest that…
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Mourey, Chainel Win Dry, Windy 34th Nommay Cyclocross – Full Report, Results, Photos
by Gregg Germer NOMMAY, FRANCE – The 34th edition of the Nommay Cyclocross race started off under very cool and…
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Jaarmarktcross Niel: Sven Nys Builds on Experience in Builders’ Yard – Race Report, Gallery, Brief Results
Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) takes his fourth win in seven attempts on a clear and cold day in Niel.
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Koppenbergcross: Van Paassen and Pauwels Ride to Victory – UPDATED Photo Gallery
The Koppenburg Cross, every Belgian’s favorite Tuesday, saw Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb-Revor) take the honors in the men’s race and Sunday’s Superprestige winner Saane van Passen (Brainwash) triumph in the women’s.
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Van den Brand Wins Nacht van Woerden – UPDATED Report, Photo Galleries
by Christine Vardaros Nacht van Woerden is one of the few European cyclocross events that many riders have a love-hate…
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Bart Aernouts Wins at Nacht van Woerden – UPDATED Report, Photo Gallery
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Pauwels Distances Field at Tabor World Cup; Stybar Takes Second over Vantornout UPDATED—Photos, Quotes, Full Results
by Chris Bagg, with help from Christine Vardaros TABOR, CZECH REPUBLIC—Just as they did in the women’s race, the moments…
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Nash Victorious at Home in Tabor Ahead of Van Den Brand, Van Paassen: UPDATED – Photos, Results
by Chris Bagg TABOR, CZECH REPUBLIC — Katie Compton was not present today at the second round of the UCI…
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Second World Cup of 2011 this Sunday in Tabor, Czech Republic
The 2011 World Cup season started last weekend, with Compton and Nys taking the first wins of the season. The…
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Sven Vanthourenhout Injured in Plzen, Out for the Season?
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Stybar Wins Kermiscross
ARDOOIE, BELGIUM—Zdeněk Štybar (Telenet-Fidea) pipped Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) at the line to take the Kermiscross win today. The world champ…
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First World Cup of 2011 Coming This Sunday in the Czech Republic
The 2011 World Cups are finally here and the UCI points accrued by the Americans and Euros during the early…
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Süpercross Baden: Sneak Peek Video Trailer
If you can’t make it to Europe for Süpercross Baden, the people who make the race possible are bringing a little bit of Europe to you with their awesome course preview video.
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Reports of Tom Vannoppen’s Doping Suspension
While cycling may get its good name dragged through the dirt on a regular basis, thanks to a near-constant barrage of doping allegations, typically, cyclocrossers tend to stay off of the “accused” list. However, yesterday a Belgian newspaper reported that Tom Vannoppen has been suspended for two years after testing positive for cocaine. Cocaine, in addition to obviously being a banned substance, is considered a “stimulant” under UCI guidelines, so testing positive for the drug is to test positive for doping.
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Tour of Belgium: As Seen Through Cyclocrossers’ Eyes
A Telenet-Fidea jersey tucked in behind Tom Boonen’s Quickstep jersey in a sprint. Or a BKCP-Powerplus jersey wedged between Philippe Gilbert and André Greipel’s Omega Pharma-Lotto jerseys while shooting through a tight turn at over 30mph. These rarities can only be found in one professional cycling event – the Tour of Belgium, a five day stage race that weaves its way through Belgium’s countryside. [More...]
Since 2006, cyclocross racers have been taking the start of this event. Back then, it was only a handful of cross riders such as Sven Nys, Richard Groenendaal, Lars Boom and Sven Vanthourenhout. The cross racer count has since grown to about twenty coming from four teams – BKCP-Powerplus, Sunweb-Revor, Landbouwkrediet, and Telenet-Fidea.
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Compton Shows New Colors at 2011/12 Rabo-Giant Team Launch
The 2011 Rabo-Giant Offroad team had its launch at the Omnisport Velodrome in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, last week during the…
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Sven Nys Commits to Race 2011-12 Cyclocross Season in U.S.
by Benjamin Kirsch Sven Nys, who, with seven Belgian national titles, a World Championship, and almost uncountable Superprestige, World Cup,…
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Official Presentation of 2012 Koksijde World Championship
It seems like the 2011 World Cyclocross Championships just happened, and race organizers of next season’s Worlds in Koksijde, Belgium,…
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Pauwels and Wyman Take Victories in GP Heuts – UPDATED – Photo Galleries
HEERLAN, HOLLAND – The late season races continued on Sunday, with some of the biggest names in the sport testing their…
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Nys Takes Post Worlds Win, Leads UCI Rankings
After a bit of cat and mouse, Sven Nys climbed to the top of the first post-World Championships podium at…
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Report: Racers Stretch Their Legs on Worlds Course – PHOTOS
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Hansen and Langvad Win Danish Titles – Report, Photos and Video
This past weekend, the Danish Cyclocross Championships were held in Haderslev, Denmark, on a twisty, slightly muddy course which still…
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Dutch Championships: Vos Steals Van Den Brand’s Stripes, Boom Caps Off His ’Cross Season – UPDATED: FULL REPORT, LOTS More Photos
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Italian Cyclocross Championship: Fontana Wins Again,
ROME, ITALY – Marco Aurelio Fontana (Cannodale Factory Racing) has earned back-to-back wins in the Italian Cyclocross Championship. This marks his…
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British National Championship: Wyman Defends Title, Oldham Wins
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Kupfernagel, Walsleben Defend Titles in 2011 German National Championship
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French National Championship: Mourey Adds Another, Caroline Mani Sprints to Title