January 25th, 2008 by 
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Fans Can Watch on WCSN and WCSN.com
World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) will provide exclusive coverage of the 2008 UCI Cyclocross World Championships from Treviso, Italy, on January 26 – 27, 2008. Cycling fans can tune into WCSN TV and WCSN.com to watch same-day coverage of the Men’s and Women’s Elite races, as well as the Junior Men and Under-23 competitions, from Lago Le Bandie.
Current men’s world champion Erwin Vervecken (Belgium) is expected to compete along with rainbow jersey favorite Lars Boom and his Dutch teammates Sven Nys and Bart Wellens. The top-ranked American, Jonathan Page, silver medalist from the 2007 world championships and 18th in the world, will be joined by fellow Americans Ryan Trebon, Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers.
In the women’s race, top contenders include Hanka Kupfernagel of Germany, a seven-time medalist in the Cyclocross World Championships, and Marianne Vos of Holland, the 2006 winner and the 2007 Road World Cup champion.
Representing more than 21 countries, 271 riders will take part in the 2008 World Championships. Producers will put 25 cameras on the course– including a fly-cam running on a cable all along the riverside– to ensure a great experience for fans tuning into the broadcast.
Fans can follow world-class events and their favorite athletes on television via WCSN’s 24-hour network and online with complete coverage via a $4.95 monthly subscription with free access to results, video highlights, breaking news, behind-the-scenes features, and more. Visit www.WCSN.com/cycling for detailed schedules.
WHAT: 2008 Cyclocross World Championships
TV: WCSN– check your local cable listings
ONLINE: www.wcsn.com/cycling
SCHEDULE: (All times Eastern)
| Event: | Date: | Start time: |
| Junior Men | Sat. January 26 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Under 23 Men | Sat. January 26 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Women’s Elite | Sun. January 27 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Men’s Elite | Sun. January 27 | 5:30 p.m. |
About WCSN: World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) is the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, delivering an immersive experience via exclusive live and on demand coverage of world class competitions, interaction with top athletes and in depth access to sports news and information year round.
WCSN offers comprehensive coverage of over 60 sports disciplines, through exclusive long term programming agreements across a number of key International Federations and National Governing Bodies. Major championship events in sports ranging from Track & Field, Skiing, Swimming, Gymnastics and Cycling to Volleyball, Karate and Taekwondo are featured online at www.wcsn.com and on television via WCSN’s 24/7 cable sports network. WCSN also markets Olympic sports in partnership with International Federations, National Governing Bodies, local organizations, clubs, sponsors, and through related websites and publications.
