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Johnson – “it’s a whole different ballgame”

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by lyne.

Most of the Americans and most other riders in the field were out-gunned on the specialist course in the elite men’s ace at the Cyclocross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium. Only one rider, Ryan Trebon, finished in the top 20. Surprising outcome after better results this year at World Cups, or were they?

“That’s not unexpected.” veteran Tim Johnson…

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Compton Wins Her Eighth National Championship

Posted on 08. Jan, 2012 by lyne.

The outcome was never really in doubt at the Elite/u23 women’s race at the USA Cyclocross National Championships earlier today. Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) powered away on the first lap and rode smoothly to claim her eighth national championship in a row.  The big story of the day was the great ride put in by her [...]

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Johnson, Powers And Trebon Talk Nationals

Posted on 06. Jan, 2012 by lyne.

Only three days until the best American cyclocross races battle it out for the Stars and Stripes at the USA Cyclocross National Championships on Sunday in Verona, Wisconsin. There are four strong favorites coming into the race, Jeremy Powers (Rapha Focus), Ryan Trebon (LTS/Felt), Tim Johnson (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com) and Jonathan Page (Planet Bike). Defending champion [...]

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Final USGP Press Conference With Elite Men

Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

Final press conference for the Exergy US Gran Prix of Cyclocross with Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus), Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com), Geoff Kabush (Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) and Ryan Trebon (LTS/Felt) after the Deschutes Brewery Cup on Sunday.
Powers swept the weekend and won the overall, Driscoll finished second on Sunday, Kabush was third on the day and second overall. [...]

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This One Feels Right For Powers At USGP

Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

Once again, Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) crossed the finish line first at the Exergy US Gran Prix of Cyclocross in Bend, Oregon earlier today but today, there was no early celebration snafu like yesterday’s win. Powers was alone when he crossed the line after dropping Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com), double pumping his first before grinning ear to [...]

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Nash Dominates USGP

Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

Making it look easy, Katerina Nash (Luna) took the second victory of the weekend at the Deschutes Brewery Cup and completed her domination of the Exergy US Gran Prix of Cyclocross to also take the overall title.
“It’s never easy. I try to keep my serious game on. You’ll never see me walk across the finish [...]

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Powers vs Johnson, A Compelling Duel At Day One Of USGP Bend

Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

The day that many, if not all, US cross fans were waiting for finally happened today in Bend, Oregon – the Jeremy Powers vs Tim Johnson showdown and the battle between friends and former teammates turned out to be compelling drama.  The duel came down to a final sprint to the line where Powers, of [...]

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Antonneau Talks USGP Bend

Posted on 10. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

Kaitie Antonneau (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com) says “Don’t hit the rocks” while sharing her thoughts after pre-riding the course in Bend, Oregon for the Deschutes Brewery Cup, the fourth and final weekend of racing for the Exergy Gran Prix of Cyclocross. Antonneau won her U23 National title on the same course last year, but under very different conditions, [...]

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Driscoll – “It feels freakin good.”

Posted on 02. Dec, 2011 by lyne.

Quietly this past weekend at JingleCross, Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com) took his first win of the season on Friday evening on the first day of JingleCross.
“It feels freakin good.” a smiling Driscoll told podiuminsight a few minutes after the podium. It wasn’t just his teammate Tim Johnson that was – very publicly – without a [...]

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Johnson – “it’s been a trying year”

Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by lyne.

It had been 377 days for Tim Johnson (Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com) to go winless at a UCI cross race before he raised his arms in victory this Sunday at JingleCross, and 73 days since his first race this year at CrossVegas.
“Yeah it’s been frustrating but I’ve had good races and I’ve had frustrating ones also [...]

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