Archive for November, 2009
McConneloug and Driscoll take Cycle-Smart International II
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
On a glorious day in Northampton MA, with blue skies and warm temperatures, both Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven/NoTubes) and Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) soloed to victory at the 19th annual Cycle-Smart International, making it back-to-back wins for McConneloug. The oldest UCI cross race in the United States also marked the tenth round of the Verge New England [...]
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Photo Gallery of Cycle-Smart International I
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Photos Gallery of the Elite Women and Elite Men races at Day 1 of 19th annual Cycle-Smart International in Northampton MA.
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Scherz and Gavin Win MAC Wayne Scott XROSS
Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by ken.
It was an unusual weekend for cross racing in the Mid-Atlantic region: crisp and cold, but sunny and dry. This made for a very fast course at the Maryland’s Fair Hill Natural Resource Area’s fairground for First State Velo Sport’s annual Wayne Scott Memorial Xross, round seven of the 2009 MAC Series. A rare race [...]
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Powers and McConneloug win in Northampton
Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Under clear blue skies, Local boy Jeremy Powers of Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com did his family and friends proud, taking the win at 19th annual Cycle-Smart International in Northampton MA, the 9th round of the Verge NECCS. Powers attacked the other rider in the lead group, his teammate Jamey Driscoll, in the final hundred meters to savor the [...]
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MAC and BikeReg.com MABRAcross points update
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by ken.
Two cross series continue this weekend, the Mid Atlantic Cross with the pivotal Wayne Scott Memorial Xross @ Fair Hill and the Tacchino Ciclocross, the 5th round of the BikeReg.com MABRAcross series. MAC Points tighten up. ‘Cross racers head to Fair Hill Maryland, just outside Newark Delaware, on November 7 for what many believe could [...]
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On Tap: NECCS Cycle-Smart International
Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Two UCI cross races on tap this weekend in the US, the Cycle-Smart International I & II, held at Look Park in Northampton, MA. The 19th edition of the race comprises rounds nine and ten of the Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series. With over twenty years of cyclocross experience between them, course designers JD [...]
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News: Continental teams, Bahati Foundation, Adageo Energy
Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Earlier today, the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team released its roster for the 2010 season. The team is one of three new UCI Continental Men’s teams registered with USA Cycling for 2010, the other new teams are Adageo Energy Pro Cycling and Team Hotel San Jose. The 12 men’s teams that have applied for Continental [...]
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Cross Standings update: Powers and Bruno-Roy lead USAC, Johnson and Elliott top NACT
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) and Maureen Bruno-Roy (MM Racing p/b Seven Cycles) still lead 2009/2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Racing Calendar. Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) and Natasha Elliott (Louis Garneau) top NACT.
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Interview: Jesse Anthony on the comeback trail
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
After stellar seasons coming up through the ranks in the cross world, racking up 7 US National titles as a junior and U23, expectations were high for Jesse Anthony (Jamis Bikes) this season. Some might be disappointed in seeing the results so far but not so for the 24-year old from Beverly, Massachussetts. 2009 was [...]
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Katie Compton aiming for the gold
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by lyne.
Current US Cross Champion Katie Compton of Planet Bike makes no bones about it, she’s going for the rainbow jersey this year. Her goal is to win the Cross World Championship to be held in Tabor, Czech Republic at the end of January. “I’m so close to having a World Championship and I really want [...]

