by Christine Vardaros Of the four World Cups so far this season, Dieter Vanthourenhout (BKCP-Powerplus) has been given the green light by his National Federation for only three of them. In any other country he would be their lead man, as he is easily one of the best ’crossers in the world. But unfortunately for [...]
by Kat Statman After a slow last week, things have certainly picked up in the world of Pro Cyclocross racing. The third round of the World Cup will be contested in Koksijde, Belgium, this Saturday, where a strong American contingent will be in attendance. Zdenek Stybar continues to have problems with his knee – can [...]
In our constant habit of making up GC rankings for our favorite ’crossers partaking in road races, we bring you the seventh annual Tour Alsace, a six-day stage race held in Alsace, France. In attendance were Neils Albert, Christian Heule, Enrico Franzoi and Dieter Vanthourenhout. Albert, Franzoi and Vanthourenhout were representing their team, BKCP-Powerplus, and [...]
by Robbie Carver Wrapping up our coverage of the five day Tour of Belgium, Sven Nys showed his class by coming out on top among the cyclocrossers. Nys finished in 22nd place, 3:11 down from Quick Step’s overall winner Stijn Devolder and twenty-five seconds ahead of 23rd placed (and Italian national cyclocross champion) Enrico Franzoi.
by Robbie Carver Three days ago, the cyclocross capitol of the world began hosting the 80th edition of the Tour of Belgium, a five day stage race whose first start gun went off in 1908. Why should you care? Well, because, being placed where it is, the event draws a large number of big name European [...]
It was an uncharacteristically busy week in the world of cyclocross considering the time of year, so sit back and soak up a lot of interesting off-season movement. The Sczcepaniaks are back in the news, for less dastardly reasons. Lots of contract talk was flying about despite the calendars saying March, and a French Woman [...]
by Dan Seaton Bredene, Belgium – Dieter Vanthourenhout took the first Belgian victory of his professional career Wednesday at the Sylvestercyclocross. In mild, drizzly weather, the 24 year old teammate of Niels Albert took the sprint over a group of four that included Niels Albert, Zdeněk Štybar, and Martin Zlamalik.
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