And a very Maxxis-looking name plate.
And a very Maxxis-looking name plate.
News
News
And FSA’s SLK carbon cranks.
And FSA’s SLK carbon cranks.
Jeremy Powers runs a rear derailleur cable with a continuous sheath (note the thicker cable on the far left) t …
Jeremy Powers runs a rear derailleur cable with a continuous sheath (note the thicker cable on the far left) to keep grime out.
Kabush’s double Rotor ring set-up.
Kabush’s double Rotor ring set-up.
Barry Wicks has an enclosed cable system.
Barry Wicks has an enclosed cable system.
And he has a posse. The spirit of cyclocross is alive and well in Louisville.
And he has a posse. The spirit of cyclocross is alive and well in Louisville.
Lyne Bessette does not run the sheathed cable, but soon will, according to cyclocrossworld.com owner Stu Thorn …
Lyne Bessette does not run the sheathed cable, but soon will, according to cyclocrossworld.com owner Stu Thorne.
Georgia Gould’s bike features a makeshift cable sheathing courtesy of the ingenuity of her husband and mechani …
Georgia Gould’s bike features a makeshift cable sheathing courtesy of the ingenuity of her husband and mechanic, Dusty LeBarr.
And runs Swiss Stop pads on his Kore brakes.
And runs Swiss Stop pads on his Kore brakes.
Johnson scores
Johnson scores
Bessette can choose between a double-ring bike and a single, 42-tooth ring bike set up.
Bessette can choose between a double-ring bike and a single, 42-tooth ring bike set up.
A sheath is run along what would be bare cable along the top tube and chainstay.
A sheath is run along what would be bare cable along the top tube and chainstay.
Normally, bikes hang from the rack, with the rear wheel suspended by six inches or so. Trebon’s has to be lean …
Normally, bikes hang from the rack, with the rear wheel suspended by six inches or so. Trebon’s has to be leaned against the rail.
Compton repeated, but she had to work for it
Compton repeated, but she had to work for it
The cyclocrossworld.com team largely ran Dugast Rhinos (above), but had Dugast Tyhpoons (below) on hand, too.
The cyclocrossworld.com team largely ran Dugast Rhinos (above), but had Dugast Tyhpoons (below) on hand, too.
And held in place with ferrules.
And held in place with ferrules.
Ceramic bearing on Wicks’ rig.
Ceramic bearing on Wicks’ rig.
Johnson powering through the sand
Johnson powering through the sand
Bessette’s carbon TRP brakes.
Bessette’s carbon TRP brakes.
And a just-in-case zip tie.
And a just-in-case zip tie.
Red levers, white covers.
Red levers, white covers.
Compton running her one-woman show
Compton running her one-woman show
And Powers’ alloy version.
And Powers’ alloy version.
Gould was trying out Mavic’s new tubular-carbon-spoked wheels in Louisville.
Gould was trying out Mavic’s new tubular-carbon-spoked wheels in Louisville.
Jesse Anthony’s got to keep the package looking good, after all.
Jesse Anthony’s got to keep the package looking good, after all.
Gould chasing
Gould chasing
A number of riders on SRAM drivetrains were running Shimano chains.
A number of riders on SRAM drivetrains were running Shimano chains.
Danny Summerhill and the rest of his Clif Bar team are on Salsa bikes and components this year.
Danny Summerhill and the rest of his Clif Bar team are on Salsa bikes and components this year.
A little cowbell never hurt anyone.
A little cowbell never hurt anyone.
Fans? Naw. Y’think?
Fans? Naw. Y'think?
A number of riders on SRAM drivetrains were running Shimano chains.
A number of riders on SRAM drivetrains were running Shimano chains.
With team green Candy pedals to match.
With team green Candy pedals to match.
Although this Red kit looks like it was packed in a sniper-rifle box.
Although this Red kit looks like it was packed in a sniper-rifle box.
Team Maxxis runs custom orange Raze tires and Paul cantilevers.
Team Maxxis runs custom orange Raze tires and Paul cantilevers.
SRAM parts were seemingly everywhere.
SRAM parts were seemingly everywhere.
Tim Johnson keeps it light before the women’s pro race with his wife, Lyne Bessette.
Tim Johnson keeps it light before the women’s pro race with his wife, Lyne Bessette.
Many team riders also have Rotor cranks and bottom brackets.
Many team riders also have Rotor cranks and bottom brackets.
A straightforward Avid Shorty 6 brake.
A straightforward Avid Shorty 6 brake.
A national champ kit is fine, but Katie Compton should be wearing the UCI points leader skinsuit. The UCI had …
A national champ kit is fine, but Katie Compton should be wearing the UCI points leader skinsuit. The UCI had yet to send it to her. “I don’t think they’ve ever had to mail one to the United States,” said Compton’s husband Mark.
And Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrains.
And Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrains.
And a high-zoot Dugast from Stu Thorne.
And a high-zoot Dugast from Stu Thorne.
You can take the girl out of the mountain biking, but you can’t take the mountain biking out of the girl.
You can take the girl out of the mountain biking, but you can’t take the mountain biking out of the girl.
Adam McGrath runs a single chainring. (McGrath did not race the first USGP due to a death in the family.)
Adam McGrath runs a single chainring. (McGrath did not race the first USGP due to a death in the family.)
Ryan Trebon rides a 63cm frame.
Ryan Trebon rides a 63cm frame.
Alison Sydor rocks the helmet visor.
Alison Sydor rocks the helmet visor.
The Rotor S1 stem features unique thread spacing: the faceplate has tight spacing, while the stem itself has w …
The Rotor S1 stem features unique thread spacing: the faceplate has tight spacing, while the stem itself has wider spacing, resulting in a ramping effect when tightening the bolts.
With Dugast rubber on FSA’s deep-dish K-Force hoops.
With Dugast rubber on FSA’s deep-dish K-Force hoops.
Belgian fan clubs have nothing on these guys.
Belgian fan clubs have nothing on these guys.
And the stem bolts forego heads for an internal option.
And the stem bolts forego heads for an internal option.
Kore is a new sponsor for the Kona cross team with its wide cantilevers.
Kore is a new sponsor for the Kona cross team with its wide cantilevers.
There you have it.
There you have it.
Sydor Sighting: Former MTB world champ hits ’cross circuit
Sydor Sighting: Former MTB world champ hits ’cross circuit
Nys is back on top
Nys is back on top
It wasn’t Page’s day
It wasn't Page's day
Vervecken and the rest of the Fidea crew couldn’t keep Nys on a leash.
Vervecken and the rest of the Fidea crew couldn't keep Nys on a leash.
Nys bunnyhops away from the competition.
Nys bunnyhops away from the competition.
Powers easily overpowered the Kona juggernaut
Powers easily overpowered the Kona juggernaut
Compton dominates again
Compton dominates again
Wicks and Trebon didn’t dominate as usual
Wicks and Trebon didn't dominate as usual
A rich and challenging route
A rich and challenging route
Powers puts the hammer down
Powers puts the hammer down
‘My body just doesn’t work,’ Trebon said
'My body just doesn’t work,' Trebon said
Summerhill celebrates his win
Summerhill celebrates his win
Craig is rewarded for his aggressive ride
Craig is rewarded for his aggressive ride
This Week in Pro Cycling – October 26, 2007
Dear Readers,
Welcome to this week's edition of The Prologue the summary of news from the world of competitive cycling by your friends at VeloNews.com.
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course
Chloe Forsman (University of Arizona) nails the D1 women’s race
Chloe Forsman (University of Arizona) nails the D1 women's race
Navigators’ Cooke loses belongings in Boulder blaze
Already facing a challenging jobsearch, Navigators Insurance rider Matt Cooke now has another struggleon his hands — replacing his belongings after an early-morning fire guttedhis Boulder, Colorado, condominium.The fire at the Gold Run Condominium Complex, which houses a large numberof University of Colorado students, broke out near 3 a.m. Friday morning.Cookesaid he was having a fitful night of sleep, worrying about his prospectsfor the 2008 season, when he smelled smoke.“I thought it was maybe lightning or fireworks, and then I said, ‘Let'sthink about that,’” Cooke told Boulder’sDaily
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course
The men’s division field rolls off the line.
The men's division field rolls off the line.
Prudhomme wants to keep things exciting in ’08 and from the looks of it he will.
Prudhomme wants to keep things exciting in '08 and from the looks of it he will.
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course
Will the ’08 course favor climbers? Astana’s Contador sure hopes so.
Will the '08 course favor climbers? Astana's Contador sure hopes so.
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course
The entire region of Brittany has bought the rights to the grand départ.
The entire region of Brittany has bought the rights to the grand départ.
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course
Stybar is aiming for another win, this time at home.
Stybar is aiming for another win, this time at home.
Kentucky ‘cross: A look at the USGP course
Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course