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Ridley Bikes and Frames
Flanders.
The Flemish region of Belgium is infamous for serving up the harshest cycling conditions - where driving rain, cobbled non-category climbs, snow and ice are the norm for its 6,000 racing clubs. This place, the pounding heart of a passionate cycling nation where the most revered Spring Classics unfold, is the cold steel anvil where flesh and bone are forged into the greatest racers of all time.
This is Belgium, home to Ridley Bikes, and it is here where Ridley's products are engineered, hammered into raw form by the roads themselves, and where we refine them in competition.
This is Ridley. We are Belgium.
Cyclocrossworld.com is proud to be the first to show you the 2013 line of cyclocross bikes and frames. So you don't miss out, you can pre-order any of Ridley's 2013 cyclocross bikes now so you won't have to wait when they become available in July!
Dugast Road and Cyclocross Tires
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For years, professional cyclists have been riding on Dugast tires because they are everything you could ask for in a tire. They're light and supple and there's a tire for every need and situation. Professionals routinely rebadge their Dugast tires to appease sponsors, because they know that Dugasts are simply unmatched.
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Lazer Helmets and Eyewear
Lazer has everything you need to keep you looking sharp on (and off) the bike. From helmets to eyewear, Lazer has something for everyone.
If you need to keep yourself safe in case you crash, Lazer's helmets are second to none in safety, comfort and light weight. Their top-end Helium helmet is used by professional teams the world over and is perfect on the road or in the 'cross arena.
If going fast is the name of the game, introduce yourself to the Lazer Tardiz. Countless hours of research and development went into making this helmet as fast as possible.
Finally, if you need to keep the wind, rain and whatever else might be in the air out of your eyes, Cyclocrossworld.com and Roadbikeworld.com have a full array of Lazer's new vision line to keep your eyes happy in style.
Northampton, MA - 23-year-old New England cyclocross racer Jeremy Durrin has a dream: to race cyclocross at its highest level. Jeremy will be taking a big step towards achieving that dream this December, when he travels to Europe to tackle some of the world’s biggest and most important cyclocross races.
As an up and coming racer, Durrin is asking for some help from the cyclo-cross community to help him in achieving his goals. Jeremy currently races for the J.A.M. Fund / NCC cyclocross team, whose mission is to help young, aspiring cyclists reach the pinnacle of their abilities. Jeremy first joined the team as one of their first developmental grant recipients, thanks to his ambition, enthusiasm for cycling, devotion to serving the cycling community and his abilities as a racer.
MONTEREY, Calif. - Cyclocross racing is breaking away from the cold, wet days of fall and winter to debut at next spring's Sea Otter Classic, a four-day "Celebration of Cycling", scheduled to take place April 19-22, 2012 in Monterey, California's Laguna Seca Recreation Area.
"During the last few years, cyclocross has grown with a cult-like fanaticism as a participatory and spectator sport," said Frank Yohannan, president and CEO of the Sea Otter Classic. "It fits right in with the festival atmosphere and the celebration of everything cycling that makes up Sea Otter."
Cincinnati, OH, USA - USA Cycling's new Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championships for Masters and Juniors is coming to Cincinnati on December 3. The one-day championship event will see age Group racers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri and Iowa will be competing for the first-ever opportunity to add the title Midwest Champion to their cyclocross palmars. The championships will be run as an open event in in which any USA Cycling licensed competitor may participate with the championship medals and jerseys being awarded to the highest-placing eligible racers. Championship Medals will be awarded for Category 3 and 4 Masters winners, while Juniors and Elite (Category 1, 2) Masters will compete for both the medals and the coveted championship jersey. As an officially recognized USA Cycling single-day Championship, Midwest Champions receive the honor of wearing their championship jerseys in all sanctioned cyclocross races for the following year. Non-championship open categories will also be on the program for riders not eligible for the age group championships.
November 1, 2011; Louisville KY,
USA: Nikki Dallaire extended her unbelievable unbeaten streak and is
still on track for another perfect Zipp OVCX presented by Papa John’s
season with just two races to go, while Mitch Kersting is making a
late-season run for the Elite Men’s title following Sunday’s Storm the
Greens in Louisville. The points championships for Zipp OVCX appear to
be intensifying just as the Midwest-based Tour takes its late-season
“All-Star Break” for two weekends of UCI racing in Cincinnati and
Louisville, before returning for the final two determining races for the
2011 points championships.
November 1, 2011 (Louisville, KY) - Online registration for the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships, scheduled for January 12th-15th in Louisville, KY, will open on November 2nd at 8am eastern time on BikeReg.com.
Participants can register for the following age groups: M / W 30-34; M / W 35-39; M / W 40-44; M / W 45-49; M / W 50-54; M /W 55-59; M / W 60-64; Women 65+; Men 65-69; Men 70-74 and Men 75+. Pre-registered riders will begin being assigned their qualifying heat times (when necessary) on December 16th according to the following schedule and then on an on-going basis until on-line registration closes on January 8th, 2012. The number of heats will be determined according to the published guidelines. Registration opens with early pricing at $75 per rider through December 15th. On December 16th the entry fee moves to $100 per rider and closes on January 8th. On-site registration will be available for $125.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – To sweeten the racing action and to put some extra cash in the pockets of one lucky elite rider in both the men’s and women’s division, Clif Bar has pledged $250 to the first lap leader Saturday and Sunday at the Providence Cyclo-cross Festival Presented by Interbike. “The Clif Bar ‘Hole Shot’ is going to be a really exciting element so early in the Elite races,” said Tom Stevens, race director of the event.
“Clif Bar has supported cyclo-cross long before it became so popular,” said Richard Fries, marketing director of the event. “And they have recognized the quality of this Providence venue dating back to the 2005 national championships promoted on the same course at Roger Williams Park.”
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence Cyclo-cross Festival Presented by Interbike has partnered with key institutions to continue the growth of this international sports event.
Rhode Island-based Johnson and Wales University, renowned with programs in event management and culinary arts, will play a critical role in the development of this event’s amenities. Brown University’s famous radio station, WBRU-FM, is also sponsoring the event and a special Saturday evening concert with the popular band Fairhaven at the Temple to Music.
Jesse Anthony is taking part in his only cyclocross races of the season this weekend at the Gran Prix of Gloucester. He's doing so for a cause - to raise money for World Bicycle Relief. Take a second to read about Jesse's fundraising goals and do your part to support World Bicycle Relief!
After 13 years of fun in the mud I have decided to take a step back from cyclocross and focus solely on road racing for 2012 and beyond. Before I hang up my cross bikes I have one more goal before retiring from the discipline: to raise $6700 for World Bicycle Relief and give young people in Zambia the life-changing gift of the power of the bicycle.
Dayton, Ohio: Possibly the most important week in the short history of the Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour has started even better than expected. Just days before racing in front of an expected 10,000 spectators, Zipp OVCX Tour Director Mitch Graham announced that Papa John’s Pizza has re-joined the series as presenting sponsor.
The announcement was made as the riders and staff of the Midwest-based series prepare for their second double-header weekend in as many weeks. Just six days after raising $5,000 for disadvantaged kids at the St. Mary’s Child Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Zipp OVCX Tour Presented by Papa John’s will put cyclocross on center stage as the featured attraction of Gearfest, Dayton Ohio’s huge outdoor sports exposition on Saturday, October 1. The following day, the Tour travels across town for one of the most venerable events in Midwest cyclocross, The Buckingham Financial John Bryan Cyclocross Classic on Sunday,October 2.
Two days of racing started off this year's Exergy US Gran Prix of Cyclocross p/b Greenware, as the series returned to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the site of the Planet Bike Cup. Dry, fast racing kicked off the weekend in style, as Czech National Champion Katerina Nash (LUNA) rode away from a star studded field to pull on the weekend's first leader's jersey. Ryan Trebon (LTS) equaled that feat in the elite men's race, taking his first USGP victory since 2009.
Day two was as different as you could get, weather wise, as pouring rain turned the venue - Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway - into a mud pit. Used to these conditions, two-time World Champion Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) sprinted away from the field in the men's race and finished off his American tour in the USGP leader's jersey. Katerina Nash duplicated her result from day one and tightened her early grip on the number one overall spot.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 23, 2011) The family and staff here at the Providence Cyclo-cross Festival presented by Interbike, would like to take this moment to talk about something that has nothing to do with actual cyclocross, the festival, its partners or sponsors. We want to express our deepest sympathies for a founding member of our team, Mr. Richard Fries. As many of you know Richard has been a guiding light within the entire cycling industry. It was with great sadness that Richard's sister lost her 27 year battle with cancer last week. In keeping with Dr. Fries's lifetime dedication to children and education, the Providence CX family, will honor her memory by renaming our Sunday Kids races, The Dr. Kim Fries Kids Cross.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 The Rapha-Focus professional cyclocross team announces the addition of Julie Krasniak for the
2011-12 season. Ms. Krasniak will be the first woman on the Rapha-FOCUS cyclocross team, joining Jeremy Powers, Chris Jones and Zach McDonald.
Ms. Krasniak, a French National rider, is representing France at the Road World Championships this weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark. Before becoming a professional on the road, Ms. Krasniak competed at a World-level on the mountain bike. This will be her first full-season of cyclocross as a professional, but her palmares on both the road and mountain give her a strong foundation for racing this winter.
Louisville, KY - The organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross, the largest and most prestigious cyclocross series in America, today announced Exergy Development Group as the new title sponsor for the series.
Based in Boise, Idaho Exergy's primary focus is utility -scale renewable energy facilities that are innovative while being socially and environmentally responsible. Exergy is the proud sponsor of Team Exergy, a top professional men's cycling team with UCI Continental status for the 2011 racing season and the new title sponsor of the Exergy Twenty12 Professional Women's Cycling Team. Exergy Development Group is pleased to extend their support for the sport of cycling to the discipline of Cyclocross.
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo., Sept. 19,
2011 - Following the launch of the International professional cyclocross
season in Las Vegas, the top athletes in the sport are preparing to
compete at the inaugural Gateway Cross Cup, Wednesday, September 21st at
Heman Park in University City, Missouri. A first for the region,
athletes from across the United States and Europe will be competing for
prize money and coveted UCI ranking points that are up for grabs at this
internationally sanctioned event.
The field for the event is a whos who in competitive racing featuring the top professional men and women in the sport.
Louisville, KY (September 19,
2011) Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced that
long-time sponsor CLIF® BAR is returning as a sponsor of the 20111
Series. CLIF Bar. CLIF® BAR will be present at all USGP events
providing nourishment for racers and enthusiasts, including CLIF® BAR
energy bars, CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel, CLIF SHOT BLOKS®, and CLIF SHOT®
Electrolyte Replacement Drink. Created with a passion for the outdoors,
CLIF BAR supports some of the world's top cyclists, including USGP
competitors Troy Wells, Todd Wells, Brady Kappius, Mitch Hoke and Tyler
Wren.
Returning for a fourth season, the iconic brand brings Built for Life Tour to select races.
Louisville, KY (September 07, 2011) - Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross, (USGP) are proud to announce that STANLEY, a brand of PMI, the iconic outdoor food and beverage brand that has fueled outdoor adventures since 1913, will be returning to the USGP as a series-wide sponsor for the fourth season.
This sponsorship will be part of their Built for Life® Road Tour and
they will once again visit select USGP races in their classic,
refurbished 1966 Airstream - a mobile showroom that celebrates the
STANLEY's brand heritage and promotes consumer's real life stories of
the unsung heroes who make our country great.
As cyclocross season gets underway, Zipp is proud to announce our continuing support of some of the strongest cyclocross racers in the world. Zipp products such as the 303CX and Service Course SL bars, stems, and seatposts will carry the Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld team, Todd Wells and the Specialized Factory Racing Team and the newly signed Ryan Trebon of L and T Sports through some of the toughest racing conditions imaginable. In addition to supporting our athletes, Zipp also backs some of the premier racing series in North America and the SRAM NRS team that keeps the racers racing.
Chicago, IL - SRAM is returning for its sixth consecutive season of sponsoring the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross (USGP). The USGP is the premiere CX series in the United States that delivers eight exciting races at four locations, featuring the nation's top 'cross talent. It all begins the weekend of Sept. 24 & 25, in Sun Prairie, WI, and concludes in Bend, OR, December 10 &11.
SRAM will sponsor the newly announced "Avid Shorty Ultimate Holeshot," where speed and aggression off the start line will be rewarded.
Teammates no more. Watch these two champions clash for the first time at CrossVegas wearing opposing colors
Before they meet on the field, they will do battle at the Interbike/PDW Circulus for an exhibition race and conference. Wednesday, September 14. 12:00 P.M.
Cincinnati, OH, USA: Zipp Speed Weaponry, the Indianapolis-based manufacturer of world-class wheels and other racing bike components, will once again be the title sponsor of the Midwest-based Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour in 2011. According to Mitch Graham, Director of the regional series that encompasses Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, "Zipp is an exciting international company - we're excited to have them as both a regional neighbor and the OVCX title sponsor. We're extremely happy that Zipp is expanding their support like this, and that their support will celebrate and benefit the working-class OVCX-racers this season."
Andy Paskins, Marketing Manager of Zipp Speed Weaponry, said the
decision to spin-off the Zipp OVCX Tours traditional high-profile UCI
dates and focus entirely on regional, masters and developmental athletes
had no effect on the companys sponsorship decision. Zipp not only
sponsors the top road and cyclocross pros, said Paskins, but also the
local series and racers that represent our loyal customer base.
Following a meeting of all the New England UCI race organizers last evening, The Verge NECCS is proud to announce the 2011-12 Verge New England Cyclo-Cross Series schedule. For 2011-12, the Verge Series will not include Elite or U23 Men and Women, but will continue for all the current USAC categories:
Cat 3 Men
Cat 3/4 Women
Masters 35+ (1-3)
Masters 45+
Masters 55+
Juniors 15-18
Juniors 10-14
The Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworld.com Professional Cyclocross Team has added the final piece to its puzzle, adding Masters National Champion Nicole Duke to the team. After a breakout season in 2010, Duke will eye continued domestic success, while also dipping her toe in international waters.
Duke, a Denver, Colorado native, joins Swiss National Champion Christian Heule as Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworlds off-season signings. The duo joins six-time National Champion Tim Johnson, Jamey Driscoll and reigning U23 Womens National Champion Kaitlin Antonneau on the teams five-rider roster. Read Full Story
In its second edition, the Grand FUNdo has set one goal: do better
than the inaugural 2010 Grand FUNdo. One might say that is a mammoth task, as
2010 featured an ice cream truck rest stop, multiple professional riders -
including Jelly Belly presented by Kenda's Brad Huff, Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworld.com's
Tim Johnson and Jamis/Sutter Home's Jamey Driscoll - and a post-ride pig roast.
But with the ride's July 30th date quickly approaching, plans are coming
together for 2011 to be bigger and better than ever.
For the second year running, Jeremy Powers of Jelly Belly presented
by Kenda and Rapha-Focus, and his longtime friends Alec Donahue and Mukunda
Feldman are hosting the Grand FUNdo to support the J.A.M. Foundation. Over 130
riders took part in the 2010 running of the FUNdo, and that number has already
been surpassed in 2011.
Last year, Mad Alchemy presented the PRO Signature Line, embrocations inspired by the professional cyclocross racers that use their products. In 2011, Mad Alchemy decided to take a slightly different approach by brewing limited edition embrocation blends inspired by some of, Mad Alchemy founder, Pete Smiths favorite races. CrossVegas was high on the list.
"First and foremost, I'm a cyclocross competitor and fan. Ive been fortunate enough to also make a living in the bicycle industry. With the release of our CrossVegas Embrocation, I'm looking to show support for and bolster exposure of one of my favorite races on the calendar."
The Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworld.com Professional
Cyclocross Team has added another national champion to its ranks for the 2011
season. With an eye towards even more European success, current Swiss National
Champion Christian Heule will join six-time U.S. National Champion Tim Johnson,
Jamey Driscoll and current U23 U.S. National Champion Kaitlin Antonneau as they
look to outdo their wildly successful 2010 season.
"I've known Tim for many years and the whole team was in
my area last year before the World Cup in Aigle," said Heule of the days
when he first started thinking of Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworld.com. "Those few
days where a good time and it was nice to see them again at the European races
in January.
Signaling that both the cyclocross season and Interbike are
approaching, registration for CrossVegas opens Tuesday August 2nd.The
biggest cyclocross race in America takes place for a 5th year on
Wednesday September 14 following the first day of Interbike.
The elite men’s and women’s field is drawing considerable
interest, especially with the participation of a contingent of Belgian cross
stars lead by two-time world champion Bart Wellens of the Telenet-Fidea Team.But among industry cross fans it’s all about
the Wheelers & Dealers Race
presented by Bicycling Magazine.
BOSTON (July 6, 2011) – A pioneer in developing components for cyclocross, Shimano America announced today its sponsorship of the UCI
sanctioned New England Professional Cyclocross Series.
“Shimano prides itself on the values of culture and history,” said
Penina Bush, senior manager at Shimano America. Having long sponsored
the UCI World Cup, the World Championships, and regional series in
America, Shimano recognized the heritage of New England cyclocross.
“Shimano places great values on culture and history. We are honored to
be aligned with the NEPCX to help strengthen the ‘cross scene. New
England’s culture, history and passionate followers are something we
identify with as a company and as passionate cyclists." Read full story
July 7th, 2011 (BEND, Ore.) - Officials from the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced today that they have accepted a bid from Visit Bend to host the final two races of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series presented by Greenware®.
The 2011 US Gran Prix of Cyclocross (USGP) is a four weekend, eight race series comprised of the Planet Bike Cup - Madison, WI on September 24 and 25, The New Belgium Cup - Fort Collins, CO on October 8 and 9, The Derby City Cup - Louisville, KY on November 12 and 13; and The Deschutes Brewery Cup - Bend, OR on December 10 and 11. Each of these race weekends will see the deepest, strongest, and fastest cyclocross fields in a series format in the United States.
June 21st, 2011 (Louisville, KY) - Rick Bald has joined forces with Promoters Bruce Fina and Joan Hanscom to execute the UCI World Cyclocross Championships in Louisville, KY Jan 2013. Bald will be responsible for managing sponsorships sales for the United States' first ever Cyclocross World Championships.
Bald is a passionate outdoor enthusiasts and has over 20 years of
successful sales and marketing experience at iconic brands such as
Bicycling, SRAM, SKI, Skiing, Warren Miller and WIRED. Bald is
Principal of First Chair Communications a consultant agency offering
sales and marketing assistance to active outdoor companies.
Read full story
Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced today that Telenet Fidea superstars Bart Wellens and Rob Peeters will race the Planet Bike Cup in Sun Prairie, WI on September 24th and 25th.
Wellens, a two-time World Champion and two-time Belgian National Champion along with Peeters, winner in Zonnebeke in 2010/2011, are traveling to the US to kick off their 2011/2012 campaigns and to do a reconnaissance trip to Louisville, KY in advance of the 2013 UCI Elite World Cyclocross Championships.
June 3, 2011 (Louisville, KY) - The eligibility guidelines for
participation in the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships,
scheduled for Jan. 12-15 in Louisville, Ky., have been announced.
Eligibility Guidelines as follows:
Rider must be of cyclo-cross racing age of 30 or older.
Two-time cyclocross World Champion Bart Wellens will begin his 2011 cyclocross season in the U.S. by racing the opening two rounds of the new Cross After Dark national cyclocross series. Wellens and his Telnet Fidea teammate Rob Peeters, both of Belgium, will make U.S. cyclocross debuts at Cross After Dark Race 1, CrossVegas on September 14th. The pair will then travel to Seattle on September 18th and 19th for the longstanding UCI Washington State cyclocross weekend at StarCrossed (Cross After Dark Race 2) as well as the Rad Racing GP.
November 1, 2011 (Louisville, KY) - Online registration for the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships, scheduled for January 12th-15th in Louisville, KY, will open on November 2nd at 8am eastern time on BikeReg.com.
Chicago, IL
Last year, Mad Alchemy presented the PRO Signature Line, embrocations inspired by the professional cyclocross racers that use their products. In 2011, Mad Alchemy decided to take a slightly different approach by brewing limited edition embrocation blends inspired by some of, Mad Alchemy founder, Pete Smiths favorite races. CrossVegas was high on the list.
BOSTON (July 6, 2011)
July 7th, 2011 (BEND, Ore.)
Organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced today that Telenet Fidea superstars Bart Wellens and Rob Peeters will race the Planet Bike Cup in Sun Prairie, WI on September 24th and 25th. 
Two-time cyclocross World Champion Bart Wellens will begin his 2011 cyclocross season in the U.S. by racing the opening two rounds of the new Cross After Dark national cyclocross series. Wellens and his Telnet Fidea teammate Rob Peeters, both of Belgium, will make U.S. cyclocross debuts at Cross After Dark Race 1, CrossVegas on September 14th. The pair will then travel to Seattle on September 18th and 19th for the longstanding UCI Washington State cyclocross weekend at StarCrossed (Cross After Dark Race 2) as well as the Rad Racing GP.