Loading ...‘Cross Goodies in Vegas
September 30th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross technology
So we’ve heard from many of you that you’re interested in bike technology, especially new equipment and what the pro’s are using, but also what’s affordable and useful for the average rider. So we combed Interbike looking for all things ‘cross, and have an in-depth report coming in our print magazine. But here’s just a sampling of what we saw at the big show.
Overall Trends:
For many companies, ‘cross is not just a one-model market. Many companies including Kona, Bianchi, Jamis, Ridley, and Redline were displaying a handful of models. Jamis was displaying four models, one for every budget:
Redline showed off five models, including their new Team:
SRAM Everywhere:
Many new models showcased SRAM’s road groups, especially the Rival group. This Bianchi Cross Concept is one such model:
New Models:
Salsa knows a lot of us see a lot of mud, and like steel frames, and don’t race UCI races. So they unveiled a new steel La Cruz model, DISC-ONLY!
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Cross Vegas Attracts Fans and Top Talent
September 27th, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Interbike attendees came out in force to watch Cross Vegas, and the venue and racers did not disappoint. The course was a serpentine, all-grass course with numerous hairpins and short climbs and descents, much viewable from one spot on the hill. [More…]
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What happens in Vegas…
September 26th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross technology
We’ll tell you what happens in Vegas. We’re blabbermouths.
We’re off to Interbike to report on the new gear in the pipeline as well as Cross Vegas. Check back soon for updates from Sin City.
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Page and Barnholt Take Day 1 at Double Cross, Frattini and Popovic Win Charm City
September 23rd, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Whew! Three big season opening races went down this weekend, and they had a distinctly European flavor to them, with current and former Swiss National Champs fighting for the wins in Seattle and Michigan, and Italians winning in Maryland. See the race reports on the races in Michigan and Maryland below.
Page Doubles at Michigan DoubleCross, Barnholt Takes Day 1
From our friends at Midwest Cycling Group, Joe Lekovish reports from day 1 of the Michigan Double Cross (photo by Steve Balough)
Saturday, Sept 22 - Davisburg, MI
On a hot and dry day in SE Michigan CX World Championships silver medalist Jonathan Page delivered a convincing win against a very deep elite men’s field. In the Elite Women’s field Kerry Barnholt took the lead from VeloBella-Kona racer Anna Milkowski and ride from the front all the way to the finish.
The Elite Men’s field at DOUBLE-CROSS Day 1 was stacked with talent, with Jonathan Page, Steve Tilford, Greg Reain, Adam Myerson, Chris Jones, Tristan Schouten, Brent Prenzlow, and Michael Mueller lining up. [More…]
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Christian Huele and Wendy Williams Win Star Crossed in Seattle
September 22nd, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Tonight we were fortunate to get live race results from our guy in Seattle, Sean Horita.
Christian Huele, the Switzerland Cyclocross National Champion and 6th ranked rider in the world, won tonight’s FSA Star Crossed race in Seattle, besting Ryan Trebon (Kona) in a close sprint. Barry Wicks (Kona) led most of the race, before stacking it in a turn coming off the velodrome on the 4th lap. Huele attacked after Wicks crashed, forcing Trebon to chase. Wicks eventually caught back up to the leading two, and pulled hard at the front before blowing on the last lap. Coming into the final, Trebon led out the sprint, with Heuele coming around to take the race by less than a wheel. Comeback boy Andy Jacques-Mayne finished an amazing fourth place in his first big race back after his horrific crash this summer. [More…]
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New Poll Posted!
September 16th, 2007 Filed Under editorial, polls
Here are the results for the last Poll:
What’s your season prep?
- Road riding/racing (41%, 43 Votes)
- Trails on the cross bike (17%, 18 Votes)
- RTFM - running and intervals! (11%, 12 Votes)
- Mountain biking (10%, 11 Votes)
- Prep? I cross all year long! (10%, 11 Votes)
- A plate of nachos (7%, 7 Votes)
- Blindfolded unicycling (4%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 106
Place your vote for perfect ride material ==>
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We want to give back - tell us how!
September 8th, 2007 Filed Under editorial, ideas
So while we’re working on getting all the pieces together for our first issue, we’re trying not to lose sight of one of the reasons we’re doing this: to help grow the sport we love. We have a ton of ideas on how to do this, whether through donations of product or money to USA Cycling earmarked for cyclocross or juniors, working with promoters to increase junior turn-out, or working with grass roots clubs to get a bike or entry fees to kids who can’t afford these otherwise. We believe ‘cross is the most accessible form of racing for everyone - as you can do it on most any bike, and events are not way out in the boonies like a lot of road and mtb races. [More…]
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Poll results!
September 3rd, 2007 Filed Under polls
What’s your bike count?
- 4-5, I love em’ but… (35%, 82 Votes)
- 2-3, just getting started (21%, 48 Votes)
- 6-7, one of each kind! (19%, 45 Votes)
- 8+, I have a problem… (18%, 41 Votes)
- 1, but lookin’ for more (7%, 16 Votes)
Total Voters: 232
And now, on to another one:
This weekend my wife Amy and I headed out on the cross bikes and hit some mellow mountain trails and it got me wondering how everyone else prepares for the upcoming season. Check out the poll in column to the right!
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Shameless…
September 3rd, 2007 Filed Under editorial
Check out this shameless act of marketing I put together this weekend. It’s the pit bike with a cheap frame and some nice parts, so I figured why mess around and get the word out of our little upstart mag?
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We goofed! (& get on our Feedburner list)
September 1st, 2007 Filed Under editorial
We used a wordpress plugin to send out updates to this blog - it turns out our ISP doesn’t like us sending out mailing lists from their servers so we need to switch how we are doing this. You may have noticed that early last week we added the Feedburner subscription module to the right column, we’re now going to use feedburner to alert those who are interested in our blog updates. We’re going to take our list of subscribers and add them to the feedburner list so they can still enjoy email notifications for blog updates. [More…]
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