Tag archive for ‘worlds’

  • Tom Simpson’s Take on Worlds

    U23 podium rounding the bend. Tom Simpson

    by Tom Simpson First, you have to start off with the map otherwise you’d never feel oriented (especially when I mention course crossing #9 and you’re already in the woods). Here’s the map. Course crossing #02 – and the race is already done. It’s 100 yards after the hole shot turn off the pavement and [...]

  • Friday Preview of Worlds in Koksijde: Sand Determines All

    Loose sand might make for a slippery course. Christine Vardaros

    by Christine Vardaros On a tricky sand-riddled course such as that of Koksijde, Belgium, where the World Cyclocross Championships are set to take place this weekend, anything can happen. There will be pre-race favorites that may end up flat on their backs due to any number of places on the course where a rider can [...]

  • Training Thursday at Cyclocross Worlds in Koksijde – Gallery by Bart Hazen

    Zdenek Stybar tests out the sand. Bart Hazen

    Cyclocross Magazine photographer Bart Hazen captured some shots of the pros warming up for Worlds this Saturday and Sunday on the sandy course at Koksijde, Belgium. We’ve got live coverage of the 2012 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium on January 29, 2012 with live blogging of the Elite Women’s and Elite Men’s races.  [...]

  • In the Saddle with Marc Gullickson, USA Cycling National Team Coach

    Katie Compton wins her eight title in a row at the 2012 Cyclocross National Championships in Madison, WI. © Cyclocross Magazine

    by Evan Schmitt | @evanschmitt We’re less than one week away from the Cyclocross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium, and we recently talked to USA Cycling National Team Coach and former pro Marc Gullickson about what goes into selecting the squad for Worlds. You can find out who made the team here.

  • In the Saddle with Joan Hanscom: Worlds, USGPs and Race Promoting

    Joan Hanscom, event director of USGP series

    by Josh Liberles We recently caught up with Joan Hanscom, event director of the USGP series and a key part of the team bringing both Masters (2012 and 13) and Elite Worlds to the United States for the first time. Those events get plenty of press (and deservedly so!), but we wanted to take a [...]

  • Eligibility Guidelines for 2012 Masters Cyclocross World Championships Set

    Masters World Cyclocross Championships Mol, Belgium 2009 - Kathy Sarvary wins

    Got dreams of winning the blue-and-rainbow-striped jersey at the 2012 Cyclocross Masters World Championships in Louisville? Although we presented much of this criteria earlier in our reports from the USA Cycling Promoter’s Summit, the official criteria is out and it’s time to study up to make sure you qualify and meet the rules. This season, it’ll be interesting to watch the masters-age men and women at UCI races as some will have to keep track of their position to avoid earning points.

  • Report: Muddy Worlds Course Turns Icy, Challenging Riders

    Cyclocross Magazine Correspondent Christine Vardaros ventured out to the course at St. Wendel today to bring us an update of the course conditions. Read on, and stay tuned as we keep you updated on all things Worlds related. by Christine Vardaros Yesterday we saw a wave of riders, a rather festive bunch I might add! [...]

  • Compton, Butler, Miller Share Pre-Worlds Thoughts

    The 2011 World Cyclocross Championships are fast approaching, and the best racers from each country are putting in their last-minute preparations. We caught up with a few of the US Women to hear some of their thoughts as they look to Sunday’s race. Stay tuned for reactions on the course after riders have the opportunity [...]

  • Jonathan Page Looks Ahead to 2010

    by Dan Seaton Jonathan Page, coming off two bumpy seasons, full of ups and downs, is headed into the 2010-11 cyclocross season looking as relaxed and confident as he has been in years. This year Page has lent his expertise and name to a line of ’cross bikes produced by sponsor Blue, is working with [...]

  • Coryn Rivera Medals at Junior Road Worlds

    Coryn Rivera (Proman Fuji) leads Antonneau and Ryan  © Janet Hill

    Coryn Rivera, who already owns a closet full of national championship jerseys in ’cross, road races, crits and time trials, just added to her trophy case with an impressive bronze medal in the Junior women’s World Championship road race in Offida, Italy. Rivera’s visit to the podium comes on the heels of a solid time [...]



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