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• Off-Season Reflections – A Column by Lee Waldman

  19 March 11 • 2 comments

  

  This week, Masters racer Lee Waldman brings us his reflections on the offseason, and some critical inspection of his own weaknesses on the bike. If you missed it, be sure to check out Lee’s last column on Masters Worlds. OK it’s time. (By the time you read this, it’s probably been time for a while [...]

• Rider Diary: Season Wrap-Up with Craig Richey

  23 February 11 • 0 comment

  Canadian Craig Richey (CyclocrossRacing.com p/b Blue) has packed up his bike and made the trip home from his European tour. Read on as he reflects back on his season and looks on to the next. In case you missed it, check out Richey’s last diary on the Cyclocross World Championships. by Craig Richey Cross season is [...]

• Masters Worlds Interviews – A Column by Lee Waldman

  13 February 11 • 1 comment

  

  Masters racer Lee Waldman comes to us this week with part two of his reflections on Masters Worlds and his hope to perform well at Loiusville next year. This week, Lee puts his question to the racers that were there and brings us the following interview. Lee’s previous column encouraged some lively debate, so be [...]

• Rider Diary: Marilyn Ruseckas Recounts Second World Masters Championship Title

  5 February 11 • 0 comment

  

  US Masters brought all that is American ’cross to the line at this year’s Masters Cyclocross World Championships. Two-time World Champion Marilyn Ruseckas has returned with the rainbow jersey around her shoulders, and brings us this rider diary of her experiences in the birthplace of cyclocross. by Marilyn Ruseckas This year Adam and I returned [...]

• We’re Not in Canada Anymore: Craig Richey Takes on the World

  4 February 11 • 0 comment

  Canadian Craig Richey (CyclocrossRacing.com p/b Blue) represented his country at the World Cyclocross Championships at St. Wendel. Read on for his words about the experience. by Craig Richey Competing at the Cyclocross World Championships in Saint Wendel, Germany, was a truly amazing experience. The atmosphere was distinctively different from any race I have done before. The [...]

• Rider Diary – Vicki Thomas Catches Up After Bumpy Year

  3 February 11 • 1 comment

  Canadian Elite ’crosser and Cyclocross Magazine contributor Vicki Thomas reflects on a year that didn’t work out quite the way she had hoped, and reveals how those experiences have fueled her ambition for the next season. It’s been a while since I’ve written a rider diary for Cyclocross Magazine. In fact I think my last [...]

• Reflecting On Masters Worlds – A Column by Lee Waldman

  2 February 11 • 25 comments

  Masters racer Lee Waldman reflects on the Masters World Championships at Mol, and what it might teach him in preparation for Louisville. Missed Lee’s last column? Catch up on his musing of what makes us cyclocrossers unique. by Lee Waldman WHEAT RIDGE, CO – I just stumbled in the door, legs wobbly, from an incredibly windy ride. Logged on [...]

• Rider Diary: Amy Dombroski Reflects on 2011 Worlds, Season

  31 January 11 • 3 comments

  American Pro Amy Dombroski just completed the 2011 World Championships, overcoming a tough first lap to ride into 26th place. Read on as she reflects on the ups and downs that brought her through the season. by Amy Dombroski I got a number written on the back of my hand. 4015. Looking at lap times…40th [...]

• Rider Diary: Sue Butler RIDLEY “We are Belgium” Factory Tour

  26 January 11 • 0 comment

  

  Portland, OR Elite racer Sue Butler is one of five women chosen to represent the US at Worlds this year.  Butler capped off a great year by taking fifth at Nationals after several strong showings in Europe. She’s back there now preparing for this weekend’s World Championships at St. Wendel, and took some time away from [...]

• Rider Diary – Amy Dombroski Returns to Hoogerheide

  24 January 11 • 0 comment

  

  American Elite racer Amy Dombroski is in Europe preparing for the fast-approaching World Cyclocross Championships. Read on as she gives us a play-by-play of her experience at Sunday’s World Cup at Hoogerheide. Stay tuned for a profile of her ’cross rig, the Ridley X-Fire, coming soon! by Amy Dombroski In 2008, Hoogerheide was my first World Cup. [...]

• Cyclocrossers – A Column by Lee Waldman

  20 January 11 • 4 comments

  Masters racer Lee Waldman reflects on what makes us ’crossers separate from the rest of the herd. Missed Lee’s last column? Catch up on his opinions about the Nationals’ schedule. by Lee Waldman It takes a certain frame of mind to love cyclocross. It takes a lust for mud, snow, rain and ice. A kinship [...]

• Rider Diary: Amy Dombroski Relives World Cup Pont-Chateau

  17 January 11 • 0 comment

  

  American Elite racer Amy Dombroski is in Europe preparing for the fast-approaching World Cyclocross Championships. Read on as she gives us a play-by-play of her experience at Sunday’s World Cup at Pont-Chateau. Stay tuned for a profile of her ’cross rig, the Ridley X-Fire, coming soon! Bridge of Cat Water by Amy Dombroski That’s what [...]

• Rider Diary: Sue Butler Looks to St. Wendel

  14 January 11 • 0 comment

  Portland, OR Elite racer Sue Butler is one of five women chosen to represent the US at Worlds this year.  Butler capped off a great year by taking fifth at Nationals after several strong showings in Europe A highlight of her European campaign includes a 14th place in Plzen. Read on as she reflects on [...]

• Nationals Ruminations – A Column by Lee Waldman

  13 January 11 • 21 comments

  Masters racer and regular contributor Lee Waldman has some thoughts to air out about the 2010 Cyclocross National Championships. The opinions expressed belong to Lee and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Cyclocross Magazine. But we at CXM do hope that they’ll fuel a constructive debate…drop your own comments below. If you missed Lee’s [...]

• Making the Worlds Team Cut – A Column by Amy Dombroski

  8 January 11 • 0 comment

  Amy Dombroski can breathe a sigh of relief – she’s made the selection for the American Worlds team and will have a chance to go toe-to-toe against the world’s best in search of the coveted rainbow stripes. Read on as Dombroski reflects on “making the cut.” by Amy Dombroski I’ve been on all sides – [...]