Day One of the Providence Cyclocross Festival presented by Interbike surprised more than one racer as the unseasonably nice weather lulled many into thinking the technical course would be easier dry. Instead, the women’s race shattered with a commanding performance by the newly found ’cross power, Sally Annis of crossresults.com p/b JRA Cycles, while the [...]
by Marion Hambrick and Ken Getchell Middletown, OH – The UCI3 Festival continued with the Java Johnny’s – Lionhearts race at Sunset Park. The Elite Men and Women faced a second day of sunny skies and 80-degree temperatures, but the wooded park provided some respite from the heat. Surrounded by houses and trees, the Sunset [...]
by Marion Hambrick & Ken Getchell Covington, KY — The UCI3 Cyclocross Festival weekend began Friday with the Cyclo-Stampede presented by Darkhorse Racing at Devou Park. The calendar said autumn, but the weather read summer as the Elite Women and Men were treated to sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s. The fair weather was [...]
by Christine Vardaros After a weak season last year due to a cytomegalovirus, two-time world champion Bart Wellens only asks for one thing this season – to be back on top. The first few races saw him finish just outside the podium with two fifths and a sixth, but he assures Cyclocross Magazine that those [...]
by Ken Getchell Louisville, KY – Beautiful weather and a revised courses greeted cyclocross racers and spectators as the Zipp OVCX Tour presented by Papa John’s made it’s first of several trips to Louisville this year for the Tour de Louisville on Sunday. The race which is held annually at Fisherman’s Park rather than the more-frequented [...]
Katie Compton doesn’t mince words in her praise of the UCI3 Festival. “This will be our fourth year attending the Cincinnati three day cyclocross festival, there’s nothing like it in the world,” says Compton of the Festival which this year takes place October 8-10. “A mix of fun courses, great race organization and that final [...]
by Kenton Berg Cool fall-like temperatures and fresh coffee greeted racers at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/Starbucks GP as the third race of the MFG Cyclocross series got underway at Five Mile Lake Park in Federal Way, WA. While racing was a big part of the day for most attendees, it couldn’t completely overshadow the [...]
While exploring Interbike booth-to-booth, we came across some interesting new shoe options from both Louis Garneau and Bont. We also got a peak at the 2011 Louis Garneau Steeple-X, which was tucked away in a back room since it won’t be imported into the US this year. by Josh Liberles Bont Shoes Bont may have [...]
by Josh Liberles Why would a cyclocrosser want to invest in a power meter? The obvious benefit is to use one during training, whether for hitting prescribed wattage marks for intervals, or for tracking progress and fitness from week to week – and, potentially over years of cycling. But more and more ’crossers are bringing [...]
North American Cyclocross Trophy Series Rolls into the Northeast After a great start in the Northwest, the North American Cyclocross Trophy (NACT) series rolls into the Northeast this weekend for two days of racing in Gloucester, Mass., at the Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester. What’s the best description of the Gran Prix of Gloucester? [...]
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