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Van Dessel reports improved sales
Written on 13 Oct, 2009 at 14:06 in News | viewed 147 views times | 0 Comments
New Jersey’s Star Ledger and NJ.com today ran a story online about local small bike manufacturer Van Dessel, a company that cyclocross racers everywhere know well. Van Dessel owner Edwin Bull was quoted as saying that although business from November through April “was awful … summer was very good and in the fall, we always [...]
(Continue reading)Vandenbroucke is dead
Written on 12 Oct, 2009 at 18:00 in News | viewed 168 views times | 0 Comments
[Update from VeloNews] The AFP reported today that Belgian cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke died in a hotel room while on vacation in Senegal. He was 34. The lanky rider, who won Liege-Bastogne-Liege among dozens of other races, reached the climax of his pro cycling career with the French team Cofidis. After leaving cycling for a time, [...]
(Continue reading)Hudson Valley Cyclocross
Did my first cross races this weekend, up the Hudson in Newburgh, N.Y. Here are my snaps. You can see pro photos at CyclingCaptured.com. Pavel Gonda took first in the Pro-1-2-3 race on Saturday ahead of Gavi Epstein. It was Gonda’s first cross race. Report and results to follow.
(Continue reading)Times profiles Evelyn Stevens
Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 13:31 in News | viewed 203 views times | 0 Comments
Spokes, the New York Times’ cycling blog, recently profiled New York-based rider Evelyn Stevens. But don’t expect to see Evie training in Central Park for much longer.
(Continue reading)Crossed Up! for Oct. 6, aka Sandgate
Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 7:33 in News | viewed 203 views times | 0 Comments
Brooklyn-based cross racer Ian Landau looks back at the week’s highlights from the cyclocross circuit, here at home and in Europe. Welcome to Sandgate.
(Continue reading)Guzman takes Alpine Hill Climb
Written on 5 Oct, 2009 at 14:03 in News | viewed 516 views times | 0 Comments
In nearby New Jersey this Saturday’s CRCA Alpine Hill Climb saw Alejandro Guzman (CRCA/Foundation) storm to winning time of 5:07.
(Continue reading)Roy Hutchinson wins Pete Senia Memorial
Written on 5 Oct, 2009 at 11:04 in News | viewed 397 views times | 0 Comments
The 2009 Pete Senia Memorial Bike Race took place on Sunday in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, and it was Roy Hutchinson of Kissena Cycling Club who took the win after bridging to a four-man break.
(Continue reading)Cyclocross: a beginner’s quick guide to equipment (part 2)
Written on 3 Oct, 2009 at 19:19 in News | viewed 1,076 views times | 0 Comments
In the third article in our series on cyclocross basics by Brooklyn-based cross racer and CR contributor Ian Landau, the skinny on choosing gearing, wheels, tires, and clothing for racing.
(Continue reading)Crossed Up! for Oct. 1—cross begins!
Written on 2 Oct, 2009 at 18:03 in News | viewed 323 views times | 0 Comments
Just like that it’s October already. The leaves are starting to turn, and the air is becoming crisp. Which means it’s time for cross season! Indeed, racing is already hot and heavy throughout the country. Let’s recap some of the major race results and goings-on here in the U.S. and Euroland. FSA Star Crossed/RAD Racing [...]
(Continue reading)Cyclocross: a beginner’s quick guide to equipment (part 1)
Written on 2 Oct, 2009 at 14:29 in News | viewed 1,357 views times | 0 Comments
In this second article in a series on cyclocross basics by Brooklyn, New York–based cross racer and CR contributor Ian Landau, how to choose the right cross bike, pedals, and shoes.
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