With less then 24-hours remaining, it’s about time that we make our 2010 World Cyclocross Championship predictions. It has been a great season thus far, and this weekend could see the best racing in years. There are plenty of favorites, along with a great mix of new comers. Plus, there’s a bevy of riders who have multiple titles to their credit and are looking for more. In the Elite men’s race it appears that a Belgian is destine to win, same goes for the Under 23 Men. In the Juniors and Elite women’s races, the Netherlands seem to have top billing. Could the US pick up a pair of medals? Or, even a Rainbow Jersey? Only time will tell as the riders hit the frozen tundra of Tabor. Without further delay, here’s this years predictions: (more…)

Katie Compton shot out of the starting grid like a rocket this season destroying the competition on both sides of the Atlantic. Her season seemed to sizzle a little bit in December, but Compton quickly bounced back capturing her sixth straight National Championship. Recently, Compton has been sidelined by persistent leg cramps. In her absence, perennial favorites MarianneVos, Daphny Van den Brand and Hanka Kupfernagle have stormed onto the scene. If Compton can bounce back she could be the next World Champion, but as things stand now, all eyes will be onVos to pick up another title. (more…)

On Saturday, the 2010 World Cyclocross Championships will kick of with the Juniors and Under 23 Mens races. Here’s a preview of what to expect and who to look out for this weekend:

Juniors

The juniors will kick off the World Championships this year, and it promises to be the closest races of the event. Last weekend’s World Cup was won by David van der Pol (son of legendary Dutchman Adrie van der Poel ) and thus, establishes him as the favorite to win. However, the juniors rarely compete against each other (more…)

This weekend’s World Championships promise to be very exciting. Our crack squad here at The Run Up has been analyzing weather reports and current conditions to figure out what the course will really be like on Saturday and Sunday. The course is predominately grass, with a long paved section that runs through the Start/Finish area. The technical course features a variety of twist and turns and traverses a pair of hills, leading to plenty of elevation changes and a few long, straight sections. All in all, it favors a powerful, technical rider. (more…)

The Run Up is proud to announce that it will begin its 2010 Cyclocross World Championships coverage today. Over the next four days, we will provide in depth previews and predictions for all four races this weekend. Today, we will begin with the official rosters for Worlds (available here) as well as some preliminary previews and information. So check back at least twice a day to see our take on the biggest race in cross.