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Vantornout Wins Gieten Superprestige #5
November 30th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
The fifth round of the Superprestige in Gieten was threatened by cold weather and lots of rain the entire day. The win went to Sunweb-Projob rider Klaas Vantornout as he defeated Bart Wellens in a close finish. Belgian Champion Sven Nys was best of the rest completing the day’s podium. [More...]
Vervecken Takes Fidea-Dominated Koksijde World Cup - Photos and Video
November 30th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, cyclocross photos, photography, racing, video
Erwin Vervecken feels quite at home in Koksijde, Belgium. For the fifth time in his long career, the Belgian won on the sand dunes of Belgium, taking the victory in a Fidea-dominated race, with four Fidea riders in the top five. Vervecken is clearly coming back to form, and after steadily improving results this season, used his sprinting ability to beat UCI Points Leader Sven Nys in the finishing stretch for the win. [More...]
Compton Wins Sandy Koksijde World Cup - Photos and Video
November 30th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
American Katie Compton overcame a slow start at the sand dunes of Koksijde, Belgium to catch race and World Cup leader Hanka Kupfernagel and beat her in the sprint to take the victory. Compton doubted that she was the strongest on the day, but thought she raced the smartest.
There were no less than four Americans at the race, with Laura Van Gilder making her first ‘cross trip across the pond [More...]
Superprestige Preview and Fantasy Minute - November 29, 2008
November 29th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, fantasy, racing
Part II of our Weekend Preview. Part I is here.
Sunday’s prestige promises tired legs and minds after the power-sucking sand of Koksijde, Belgium. After driving four hours to Gieten, the Netherlands, who will be at his best? You can count on some Belgian for sure.
Superprestige Men
The Superprestige will no doubt feature the same mix of guys who will mix it up in the World Cup. [More...]
Overend, Sawicki, Collegiate Racing and Running Highlight UC Irvine Race Weekend
November 29th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
The West Coast Collegiate Championship (WCCC) hosted by University of California, Irvine Cycling Team, and the SCNCA CX District Championships hosted by Team Velocity:
Fall weather finally showed for an historic two days of racing in Southern California “cooling” off the memories of two weeks ago and the “heated” Prestige Series’ UCI Dam Cross Weekend battles. SoCal’Crossers were filled with excitement, many participating for the first time ever as part [More...]
Holiday Shopping and Giving Back - A Column by Ryan Kelly
November 28th, 2008 Filed Under editorial, rider diary
It’s the time of year for Thanksgiving and holiday shopping. Columnist Ryan Kelly reflects on the how it’s important during this time to give thanks and remember those who have helped you out throughout the year.
by Ryan Kelly
With the holiday shopping season upon us, it’s time to be thankful, and I am the first to remember this. So I thought it would be helpful for me to create a list of people and organizations who ought to be thankful and remember me during any upcoming five-hour mall excursions. Why, you ask, should they be giving me any gifts? Hopefully I’ll make my case below. [More...]
Spend Black Friday With Cyclocross Magazine
November 28th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, new products, press releases
Getting up at 5 a.m.? Looking for parking, waiting in lines, and pushing and shoving in the heat of competition? Even though that may sound pretty similar to a ‘cross race, spending your day fighting other shoppers at the mall for the holeshot is the last thing most ‘crossers enjoy.
So don’t do it. Spend a few minutes to buy your buddies, friends and kids some cyclocross gifts through our brand new online store, and then go for a ride instead knowing your shopping is already done.
What Black Friday? It’s a lot brighter when you’re on your bike.
Note: Orders are fulfilled by the highly capable (and judging by their prices, fairly compensated) staff at Cafe Press, so our grubby hands won’t mess up a thing. They’ll arrive by Christmas, guaranteed, and if you act now, you can hook up your racing buddies before the season’s over. So head on over.
Weekend Outlook and Fantasy Cyclocross Minute - November 28
November 27th, 2008 Filed Under editorial, fantasy
fter weeks of having a busy weekend schedule, international cyclocross is taking a bit of an after-thanksgiving break, only offering up one major race this weekend. While those of us in America are recovering from too much turkey and stuffing, rather than racing in major UCI ranked races, the Europeans have a World Cup event that they have to swallow. [More...]
Upshaw Escapes, Sherer Slaughters at Chicago’s Cross for Life
November 27th, 2008 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
by Julie Popper, photos by Amy Dykema
Sunday’s Ed Brophy Memorial Cross for Life, a chilly roller-coaster of a race in Woodstock, IL, brought a fierce battle for the win in the Women’s 1/2/3 field and a landslide victory in the Men’s 1/2/3. Fans were out in force with the not-USAC-legal hot dog and beverage handups, and some vicious transitions from grass to pavement had riders running for the pit. The race benefited the Leukemia Society and organizers from North Branch Cycling put their hearts into building a hilly course with some great singletrack sections and some steep but serious climbs. [More...]
Sponsor, Results or Luck Be Dammed: A Time to Give Thanks
November 27th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, rider diary
Happy Thanksgiving! On the day to give thanks, we serendipitously have a reader-submitted race report that seems a bit appropriate for the holiday.
Heading into last weekend for the sixth, and penultimate, race in the Seattle Cyclocross series, our team was a little down. Our primary sponsor had informed us that with the outcome of the recent elections, and what he believed was the inevitability of the resulting tax increases, they could no longer sponsor our cycling team. This made the recent election results and the current financial crisis even more personal. Without tipping our hat we knew we would be doing some “team shopping,” to see where our futures may take us. [More...]