Archive for December, 2011
Talking Bike Fits With Specialized
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
Tis the season! The time when riders head in to get fitted on their new bikes in preparation for the 2012 road season. Last weekend, the CalGiant riders made their way to SBCU aka Specialized Bike Components University, where the five new team members went through the BG Fit process which includes measurements off and [...]
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The Straight Scoop From Ryan Trebon
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
He’s going to Europe to race during the Holidays. He’s not going to Europe. He’s done racing. He’s not done. So what is going on with Ryan Trebon (LTS/Felt) who injured his leg during a crash on the second day of the USGP Derby City Cup? “I am not going anywhere until Nationals.” Trebon told [...]
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A Day In The Life Of … SRAM NRS
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
Following the SRAM Neutral Race Service ace mechanics Jose Alcala and Chris Kreidl during the very cold third and final day of Jingle Cross Rock in Coralville, IA. The previous day had brought mud, lots and lots of wet mud followed by a very cold and very windy Sunday.
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Compton Still Leads UCI World Standings; Richey Top Canadian
Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
Not many changes to the top of the UCI Standings following the World Cup in Igorre, Spain – for the men only – this past weekend. Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) still tops the Elite Women’s UCI rankings; Jeremy Powers (Rapha Focus) is top American and Craig Richey (Renner) jumps 10 spots to become top Canadian in the Elite Men’s standings.
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Behind THE Barriers Episode 10
Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
Jeremy Powers returns to the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross’ third weekend – the Derby City Cup – in episode 10 of Behind THE Barriers!
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Durrin -”I know I’m going to get my ass kicked in Europe”
Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by lyne.
American Jeremy Durrin of the J.A.M Fund/NCC team, made his way to Europe last week to race in his first European cross race ever, and not just any UCI race but the World Cup in Igorre, Spain. He finished 35th overall, pulled with four laps to go where the winner did a total of 11 [...]
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Photos – NBX Day Two
Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 by jeffrey.
Photo gallery, from Natalia Boltukhova of Pedal Power Photography, of day two of NBX Gran Prix of Cross.
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Smith Doubles Up, Heule On Top at NBX; Van Gilder, Keough Take Shimano Series Title
Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 by jeffrey.
For the last time this season, the throngs of New England cyclocross gathered for a race in the inaugural Shimano New England Professional Cyclocross Series presented by Verge. The season’s battles for the Shimano Series has been hard fought for both the men and women. Heading into the final day, Laura Van Gilder (C3 p/b [...]
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Photos – NBX Day One
Posted on 03. Dec, 2011 by jeffrey.
Photo gallery, from Natalia Boltukhova of Pedal Power Photography, of day one of NBX Gran Prix of Cross.
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Keough, Smith Stage Upsets at NBX
Posted on 03. Dec, 2011 by jeffrey.
The final weekend of the Shimano New England Professional Cyclocross Series presented by Verge kicked off with a bang as two of the best races of the season were decided by a wheel’s width. Perfect weather, with light breezes and temperatures in the high-40s and clear skies were over Goddard Park in Warwick, Rhode Island [...]

