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
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 21
February 9th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy
The buzz of the World Championships is finally settling down, and as a result of the requisite post-Worlds parties, Fantasy Cyclocross has two weeks worth of racing to Update. Undoubtedly you are all familiar with the big winners of the World Championships weekend, with Elite crowns awarded to the Czech Republic’s Zdenek Stybar and the Netherlands’ Marianne Vos, while the Espoir title went to Poland’s Pawel Szczepaniak and the Junior title to the Czech Republic’s Tomas Paprstka. Unsurprisingly, each of the four led the way in their respective categories in the All Star team for week 20. …continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 21
World Championships Preview: Juniors and Espoirs
January 29th, 2010 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, euro-file, fantasy
By Jake Sisson
The snows and ice of Tabor, Czech Republic are sure to bring out the best of every category that is set to contest the UCI World Championships this coming weekend. The first to hit the course will be the Elite Juniors and the Espoir men, who kick off on Saturday, while we will have to wait for the Elite Men and Women until Sunday. If you haven’t been following the state of European Cyclocross over the past season, we’re here to tell you who the favorites are, who the dark horses are, and who to cheer for if you’re from North America. You can find complete coverage, photos, reports and replay our live coverage from Saturday and Sunday in our 2010 Tabor Cyclocross Worlds Coverage Center.
Elite Juniors: Saturday, 5 AM EST
The North Americans: …continue reading: World Championships Preview: Juniors and Espoirs
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 15
December 29th, 2009 Filed Under fantasy
Christmas week began in Europe over the past week, and from here on it, all of the cycling world (at least those smart enough to avoid that Lance Armstrong guy) turns its collective attention to cyclocross in the lead up to the World Championships in Tabor. We had our first major mid week race on Wednesday in Middelkerke with the Noordzeecross. From there, the European cyclocross peloton headed to Zolder, Belgium for the seventh round of the UCI Cyclocross World cup. Sunday’s Superprestige stop in Diegem wrapped a frenetic week in World cyclocross.
…continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 15
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 12
December 7th, 2009 Filed Under fantasy
While the American cyclocross calendar is drawing nearer and nearer to its close, the European calendar is just heating up. The Portland Cup was the final major two race weekend in America, and it provided the fireworks that it had promised. Thousands of miles away, the top end of Europe’s talent was in Igorre, Spain, where it was only the men who were privy to a World Cup event. In, Portland, Todd Wells and Jeremy Powers split the wins between them, while Katerina Nash proved why she has a legitimate shot at both a Czech and a World Title in only a matter of months. In Spain, Zdenek Stybar benefited from an unfortunately placed lapped rider that held up Sven Nys and Neils Albert and allowed Stybar to escape to victory. …continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 12
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – November 11, 2009
November 11th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy
A couple important health updates came forward this week, as Sunweb-Projob loses another rider for next weekend and the swine flu hits the cyclocross peloton. Over in the states, a bit of a sponsorship mix up turns some heads, and Neils Albert gets into a bit of spat with fans in Niel.
Neils Albert Draws Out the Boo Birds, Threatens Cyclocross Quit
Neils Albert made no friends today in Neil, despite the assumption that residents of the Belgian town should consider him one of their own. The crowd that showed up to the Neil Jamarktcross were left less than pleased with Albert’s tactics in the closing stages of the race, as Albert stalled on a pivotal climb, forcing local hero Sven Nys into the course barriers. …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – November 11, 2009
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 7
November 3rd, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy
Fear that you’ve missed the boat with the whole fantasy thing this year? Fear not! If you haven’t signed up yet, now is your chance, since we’re offering a big time prize for the team that scores the most points in the month of November (Well, the 4 full weekends in November that is). If you’ve already signed up, you’re already entered. Don’t forget that you’re only allowed one team, so signing up another team will end in deletion. Hurry over and sign up now! …continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 7
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – October 29, 2009
October 29th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy, the racer's view
Today, here a Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings Headquarters, we’re rolling out a new feature in the column, a mini-interview with some of cyclocross’ emerging stars and little known protagonists. First up on the agenda is RGM Watches – Richard Sachs – Radix’s own Dan Timmerman who’s made quite an impression in New England so far this season. Outside of our pro spotlight, we’ve got an update on the medical condition of Bart Wellens, who has been out of action so far this season and some transfer news for the road from this side of the Atlantic.
Dan Timmerman – Pride of New England …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – October 29, 2009
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 3
October 8th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy, the racer's view
Well, it’s been a while in coming, and we’re three weeks in, and I do apologize for taking so long, but at long last, the first three weeks’ results have been calculated! Not playing yet? We may be close to securing an awesome grand prize, and last year’s winner missed the first few weeks of racing, so get your entry in now! It’s free and takes 30 seconds.
Let’s take a look at this week’s All Star Team. We had two races in the States that counted: both days of the Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester. Top honors on day one went to Jonathan Page while the gold medal went to Tim Johnson on day two. On the women’s side, Natasha Elliot was tops on both Saturday and Sunday. Needless to day, all three came away with a bonus point after Week Three. Jeff Bahnson had a second place and a first place on Saturday and Sunday respectively to take home top Junior honors. …continue reading: Fantasy Cyclocross Update – Week 3
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – October 8, 2009
October 8th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy, the racer's view
With the cyclocross season fully underway, there’s been a few key story lines that we’ve been following. First up is the issue of heat and feeds in elite cyclocross competitions. Then we’ll catch up with Bart Wellens and his debilitating cytomegalovirus and look forward to the unveiling of Mongolian Cyclocross! Don’t forget to tune in to our Live Coverage of the weekend’s racing at the UCI3 Cyclocross Festival in Cinncinnati, and our Live Chat with Tim Johnson, Jeremy Powers and Jamey Driscoll.
Riders Complain of Heat at Treviso
Neils Albert led the call over the last couple of weeks for the UCI to allow feeds during their races, as air temperatures have soared into the 80’s Fahrenheit over the last two weekends. After last weekend’s race in Eernengem, …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – October 8, 2009
Fantasy Cyclocross: Countdown to Kickoff
September 1st, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy
As you may well know, we’re getting down to the wire in terms of the cyclocross off-season. Hopefully everyone has been following the Rumors and Rumblings to gauge the form of their favorite cyclocross stars. Don’t forget to put this knowledge to good use in the second edition of Cyclocross Magazine’s Fantasy Cyclocross Game. The calendar has been finalized and the rosters are set, so get in there and pick your team. We’re still waiting on confirmation for some of our prizes, but rest assured, they’re going to be much better than last year’s. The deadline for entry is Saturday, September 19, just before the season’s first race scored, StarCrossed, gets underway in Washington. Don’t miss out on your shot at immortal fantasy cyclocros glory!
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – August 19, 2009
August 19th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy, the racer's view
After a flurry of action on the cyclocross front, things slowed down a bit over the last week, but check out our peek at Katie Compton’s outlook for the new season which we scooped earlier today. Otherwise, Gabby Day announced a new sponsor this week, a few big names show up near the top of the US Crit Championships, and much more!
Gabby Day Picks Up a New Sponsor For 2009
Squirt dry chain lube have confirmed sponsorship of Gabby Day for the forthcoming cyclocross season. Squirt dry chain lube is totally biodegradable with no solvents used so not only is it great for your bike it’s also great for the environment. Squirt liquid lubricant has unique properties that make it ideal for use in any cycling condition. It has been developed to give better lubrication, last longer and keep the chain cleaner over extreme distances for cyclocross, MTB and road cycling …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – August 19, 2009
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – August 12, 2009
August 12th, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy, the racer's view
A bit of everything from the cyclocross world this week, including some transfer news, a road result and a bevy of mountain bike results from the week past!
After Dominating as Juniors, Newly Minted Espoirs Find New Teams
A couple of the best Juniors in the cyclocross world have found new homes for the coming season, as Tijmen Eising and Lars Van der Haar, who both rode for Revor last year, will suit up in different colors in 2009. Eising, who enjoyed a wildly successful final year as a junior, which included a win at the World Cyclocross Championships, will trade the Revor stip in for that of Sunweb-Projob, who continue to build one of the most powerful cyclocross programs in the land. Eising signed a contract that will run two years, giving him time to grow into the U23 mold. …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – August 12, 2009
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – July 22, 2009
July 22nd, 2009 Filed Under cyclocross news, euro-file, fantasy, the racer's view
It was a busy week for the world of cyclocross, and we aren’t even talking about the American National Mountain Bike Championships in this edition of PCR&R. What we are talking about includes: transfer rumors, European National Mountain Bike Championships, Albert outsprints the field, Marianne Vos and the Cascade Classic!
Finally! Transfer Rumors! …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – July 22, 2009
Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – July 15, 2009
July 15th, 2009 Filed Under fantasy
Lots of mountain bike action on tap this week, as the road community pays attention to some race in France that they say is a big deal. European Mountain Bike Champions crowned, as well as the champions of Canada. The Breck Epic comes to a close and the All Mountain Championships are awarded.
Sven Nys Adds Brone Medal at European Championships to Palmares
Sven Nys added another accomplishment to his long list by taking home third place at the weekend’s European Mountain Bike Championships, 3 minutes and 12 seconds behind eventual winner Ralf Naf. Nys was a main protagonist throughout the day …continue reading: Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings – July 15, 2009
