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• The Double Meaning of “Run Faster” – A Krawatencross Report by Christine Vardaros

  9 February 09 • 1 comment

  by Christine Vardaros I did it again! On Saturday, at the Krawatencross GVA Trophy race in Lille, Belgium, I managed to go from a front row call-up to the last three riders in a matter of ten seconds.  By the time we turned off the starting straightaway and onto the dirt, my race was over.  [...]

• A Look Back at Worlds: Revisiting the Men’s Race

  7 February 09 • 1 comment

  Dan Seaton, author of Issue 5′s article on amateur racing in Belgium, takes a deeper look at last weekend’s world championships. First up is his overview of the men’s race. Also see our live coverage of the race including race commentary by Tim Johnson, as well as Christine Vardaros’ take on her personal blog. The [...]

• It’s a Wrap – Henry Kramer’s Masters Worlds Report

  27 January 09 • 1 comment

  Cal Giant’s Henry Kramer gave Ned Overend a run for his money at the national championships in December Kansas City, and in January flew to Belgium  for his annual battle against the world’s best. He wrote a pre-worlds report here, and sent in this post-race report recalling this year’s big race. by Henry Kramer, photos [...]

• Two Tales from Milan – Sue Butler and Rachel Lloyd’s Excellent Italian Adventure

  26 January 09 • 1 comment

  Sue Butler (Monavie-Cannondale.com) and Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant Berry Farms – Specialized) checked in with their two tales from their Milan World Cup adventure on Sunday. The two roomed together in Italy and recall their different races. If you enjoy these reports, throw a comment below to let them know or wish them well at [...]

• If You Want to Race Like a Pro… – A Column by Eric Emsky

  24 January 09 • 1 comment

  

  Rad Racing’s junior star Eric Emsky returns with a new entry from Europe on his race day routine. by Eric Emsky Everybody has their typical race day routine. The routine varies race to race,

• The Next American Legend? – An Interview with Zach McDonald

  23 January 09 • 3 comments

  

  After winning the US National Title in the elite junior category, Zach McDonald headed overseas to test his mettle against the best that the world had to offer. McDonald seems to be finding his form at exactly the right time, after taking home the biggest achievement of his young career over the weekend at the [...]

• IOC Considering ‘Cross as a Winter Olympic Sport

  22 January 09 • 2 comments

  

  by David Hutton It is undeniable that the dramatic growth of cyclocross continues in the United States and countries around the world. Yet many riders have expressed the dissatisfaction with the lack of support provided by governing bodies, and it’s often blamed on cyclocross’ non-Olympic status.  Olympic sports are what attract dollars, from both the [...]

• Rueful Roubaix: A Column by Christine Vardaros

  21 January 09 • 3 comments

  by Christine Vardaros Looking ahead to the race, I had expected to stand at the start line, head filled with optimistic thoughts of taking down my opponents for my own inner peace.  I was basing this on the speeds and sensations I had during my pre-ride the day before the race.  But later that night, [...]

• A Race of Mistakes and Mishaps in Roubaix – A Report by Sue Butler

  19 January 09 • 0 comment

  by Sue Butler Cycling and racing has provided me many new experiences. New places, adventures and new experiences and today was no exception, except today was an experience I hope to not repeat. After a pretty horrible start (not jumping after the sort of false start which wasn’t recalled), I found myself in the back [...]

• Fantasy Cyclocross Update – January 19, 2009

  18 January 09 • 0 comment

  By Jake Sisson We’re almost in the home stretch of the Cyclocross season, but don’t despair, there’s plenty of action still in store. Erwin Vervecken proved in Roubaix that, even in the twilight, lights can shine brightly. The same could ring true in our fantasy competition, where a late charge could prove pivotal in the [...]

• Playing Hooky in Belgium: Eric Emsky’s Debut Column, Part II

  15 January 09 • 2 comments

  

  This is Part II of Eric Emsky‘s debut column on Cyclocross and life in Belgium. You can read Part I here. Another big difference between being a racer in the U.S. and in Belgium is just the support the racers receive. I feel as if I am the black sheep as I roam the halls [...]

• Playing Hooky in Belgium: Eric Emsky’s Debut Column

  14 January 09 • 5 comments

  

  We’re thrilled to launch a new series of journal entries by junior racer Eric Emsky of Rad Racing, as he writes about living and racing in Belgium in preparation for the world championships in Hoogerheide. You’ll be able to follow his adventures right here over the next few weeks. Eric is our first junior writer [...]

• Fantasy Cyclocross Update – January 12, 2009

  12 January 09 • 0 comment

  By Jake Sisson EDIT: EXPLANATION OF NATIONALS SCORING It’s that wonderful time of the year where the cyclocross peloton splits off to it’s respective home nations and riders try to bring home what many feel is the most important win of their season. That’s right folks, it’s time for Nationals. For many nationals winners, they’re [...]

• A Fun Race at Home – a Column by Christine Vardaros

  6 January 09 • 2 comments

  Yippidy-friggin-doo-dah! I finally found some semi-form at the Vlaamse Witloof Veldrit race in Tervuren. I think this may be true because I finally recognized the names of everyone who beat me. I sometimes wonder if I am the only one who plays the guessing game of figuring out where I would have theoretically finished in [...]

• Ending on a High Note – A Column by CX Pro Jesse Anthony

  5 January 09 • 0 comment

  Jesse Anthony has been racing ‘cross for ten years and has won an impressive seven cyclocross national championships. Jesse wrapped up his ‘cross season with a big fourth place at the national championships in Kansas City. His previous column is here, and his last column of the season is below. Happy new year! It always [...]