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Driscoll and Dombrowski Double Up in Vermont
September 30th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, press releases, racing
WILLISTON, Vermont - A pair of Jericho, Vermont natives struck gold in duplicate this weekend as Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale/Leer/
Dombroski, now residing in Boulder, Colorado, showed why she is the current 2-time under 23 national champion by walking away from a solid field of New England’s best. On Saturday, the only rider to be able to hold on to her pace was [More…]
Winfield and Schempf Win Ed Sander Memorial
September 29th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Buckeystown, MD, USA: The Ed Sander Memorial saw over 350 entries at the Lilypons Water Gardens for what has turned into “the” early season objective for many riders. Run by the National Capital Velo Club in memory of one of their own who died in a training accident, the race is made even more meaningful because it is held on the grounds that Sander himself maintained and developed as manager for Lilypons Water Gardens. And those grounds create a unique course that, in part, meanders through and around a series of ponds and lakes where various types of water lilies are grown and harvested.
In the Elite Women’s race, Velo Bella/Kona’s Dee Dee Winfield looked like she had wings as she [More…]
Page and Elliott Double Up at Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup
September 29th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Jonathan Page Natasha Elliott score wins on both days of the Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup
by Renee Callaway
Saturday and Sunday’s Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup elite men’s race had a stacked field with Jonathan Page (Planet Bike), Todd Wells (GT), Bjorn Selander (Ridley), Troy Wells (Clif Bar) and on Sunday Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale) in Wisconsin for the race. Add to this three Swiss riders, a Canadian and riders from throughout the US and the racing action was relentless on both days.
On Sunday, Page and the Wells brothers were joined by Tim Johnson and the four quickly got off the front of the field with Swiss rider Michael Mueller (Planet Bike) chasing on his own. Page made three visits to the pits to swap bikes but made his way back to the group each time. However, when Johnson was forced to go into the pits Page and Todd Wells got a gap and the race turned into a two man show. The crowd, filled with local Planet Bike and GT employees as well as fans from throughout the Midwest, went crazy as Page and Wells matched each over the barriers and up the run up and through the twisty grass chicanes. [More…]
Page and Elliott Take Day 1 of Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup
September 28th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Page, Elliott take opening day in Wisconsin UCI Cyclocross Weekend
by Renee Callaway
On Saturday at Jonathan Page’s Planet Bike Cup the elite men’s race turned into a one-man show after Todd Wells (GT) had to make two stops in the pit and chase back from deep in the field after a rolled tire. Jonathan Baker (Vitamin Cottage) was chasing Page but after slicing open his ankle he was forced out of the race. The race behind Page between Michael Mueller (Planet Bike), Bjorn Selander (Ridley) and Troy Wells (Clif Bar) was action filled as each launched attacks. In the end Mueller’s attack on the last climb was decisive and he took 2nd with Selander 3rd and Troy Wells 4th . Todd Wells (GT) fought back throughout the race working his way through the large field to grab 5th place.
The women’s field at Jonathan Page’s Planet Bike Cup was filled with most of the Midwest’s top cyclocross racers but Canadian Natasha Elliott (EMD Serono/Stevens) was carving the turns and accelerating up the climbs [More…]
More Interbike Cyclocross Bling: Day 3
September 27th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross technology, new products
More Interbike Cross Goods: Tires, Frames, Shoes and more
September 27th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross technology, new products
Northern California Cup Series Expands to New Venus and Adds Prizes
September 26th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, press releases, racing
by John Funke
3 Santa Cruz Stigmata Frames and Timbuk2 bags up for grabs
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Santa Cruz Bicycles has signed on as the title sponsor for the 2008-2009 NCNCA Cup and will be offering up 3 Santa Cruz Stigmata frames to lucky winners at the series finale on Jan. 4th. Timbuk2 Designs has also graciously kicked in custom NCNCA Cup embroidered messenger bags for series winners in all categories.
The NCNCA Cup is a regional premier series collecting the best and most popular cyclocross races in Northern California and Nevada and combining them into one region-wide, season-long championship series. Now in its second year, the NCNCA Cup is bigger and better with an expanded prize list and new race venues.
2008 NCNCA Cup Races
For our 2008-2009 NCNCA Cup Schedule, we have spiced things up a bit. [More…]
Interbike: New Cyclocross-Related Products, Day 1 Part 2
September 26th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, cyclocross technology, new products
More ‘cross-worth gear from Interbike found by your ‘cross-obsessed staff of Cyclocross Magazine. Here’s some highlights. Click on each thumbnail for a larger view. Highlights from the outdoor expo can be seen here. Additional Day 1 ‘cross gear here. [More…]
Thomas Frischknecht Retires, Talks with Cyclocross Magazine
September 26th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, racers
Thomas Frischknecht, “Frischi” to friends and fans alike, has had a long and illustrious career in cycling - and he’s got three world championship titles to show for it. At 38 years old he’s been competing at the highest levels of the sport for two decades.
And according to him, his career will soon end.
Frischknecht announced that 2008 would be his last year in the saddle as a full-time professional cyclist. Wednesday’s second annual Cross Vegas was his final race in North America.
“I don’t have any expectations of how it will go,” said Frischknecht [More…]
Interbike: New Cyclocross-Related Products Day 1
September 25th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, new products
Lots of ‘cross stuff seen at the expo, outdoor demo, and at Cross Vegas. Here’s some highlights. Click on each thumbnail for a larger view. Highlights from the outdoor expo can be seen here. [More…]