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Verge New England Championship Cyclocross Series Returns For 2011

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by .

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The Verge New England Championship Cyclocross Series returns in 2011 with a new focus – to develop and crown the best amateur racers in New England. This year’s Series will crown eight champions – for men, there are Masters 35+, 45+ and 55+, Juniors 10-14 and 15-18 and Amateur (Cat 3). For women, 2011 sees [...]

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Shimano Sponsoring New England Pro Cross Series

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by .

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A pioneer in developing components for cyclocross, Shimano America announced today its sponsorship of the UCI sanctioned New England Professional Cyclocross Series. One of only three sanctioned UCI series in the USA along with Cross After Dark and Greenware US Grand Prix of Cyclocross

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Top 10 From Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by .

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This week’s Top 10 list comes from Cycle-Smart International and it’s all about getting air. On Saturday, after a quick drop-off the riders went over railroad tracks and many got some air. On Sunday, the course was modified but a few, or maybe only one, managed to lift the wheels.

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Photo Gallery Day 2 of Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 08. Nov, 2010 by .

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Photo Gallery of Elite Women and Elite Men races at Day 2 of Cycle-Smart International, race #5 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series presented by Cycle-Smart.

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Luke Keough Makes It Two At Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 07. Nov, 2010 by .

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Taking advantage of a bobble, Luke Keough (Champion Systems p/b Keough Cyclocross) took off flying from the 3-rider lead group and soloed to victory at 20th Cycle-Smart International. That made it a sweep for the 19-year old Keough who is younger than the oldest running UCI cross race in the US.  Twenty-five seconds later,  race [...]

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Van Gilder Sweeps Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 07. Nov, 2010 by .

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It was on for the start and the attacks didn’t stop in the Elite Women’s race on day 2 of the 20th Cycle-Smart International. A modified course with longer power straighaways, one less steep runup and wind led to a strong group splintering off on the first lap. The first riders then attacked each other, [...]

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Photo Gallery Day 1 of Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 07. Nov, 2010 by .

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Photo Gallery of Elite Women and Elite Men races at Day 1 of Cycle-Smart International, race #5 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series presented by Cycle-Smart.

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Luke Keough Takes Cycle-Smart International In 2-Up Sprint

Posted on 06. Nov, 2010 by .

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The 20th annual Cycle-Smart International challenged the riders today in Northampton, Massachusetts. They had to stay focused because if not, the roots, the still damp sections after two days of rain or the sandpit would get them. And for many it did with bobbles taking them down left and right. In the end the win [...]

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A Clean Ride Delivers The Win To Van Gilder At Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 06. Nov, 2010 by .

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It was a question of who made the less mistakes at Day 1 of the 20th annual Cycle-Smart International. Whomever could navigate the course cleanly with its run-up, ride-up, off-camber descents, power sections, technical sections with roots, sandpit, all divided on two levels, would take the win. The number one ranked women in the world, [...]

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On Tap: 20th Cycle-Smart International

Posted on 03. Nov, 2010 by .

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This weekend, Look Park in Northampton, Massachusetts will host the 20th annual Cycle-Smart International, rounds 5 and 6 of the Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series Presented by Cycle-Smart. In keeping with years past, the organizers of the oldest UCI race in North America are taking full advantage of the terrain at Look Park with its fast grass with Velcro-like turns, the tight woods section on the upper level, fast descents with tricky lines and challenging run-ups.

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