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• Tough Questions – A Column By Lee Waldman

  18 June 11 • 4 comments

  

  First week of June and what we laughingly call Spring here on the Colorado Front Range has instantly transformed into summer. A week ago we were thrilled to see temperatures in the high 60s, now we’re into the 90s. Two weeks ago I was planning my training rides so that they would fall in between the inevitable 2:30 rainstorm that showed itself just as I was ending my teaching day. That’s a distant memory already. Now I’m frantically searching for sleeveless jerseys and sunscreen. 14 days ago I had to dig deep to find the motivation to roll out the door, today I’m chomping at the bit. Yeah, I hate to admit it since it seems so inconsistent with cyclocross racing, but I’m not a foul weather trainer. Racing in the mud, snow, rain … no problem. Looking out my window on flooded streets and thinking about spending the next two hours in the elements … not my fave.

• Lessons Learned – A Column by Lee Waldman

  4 June 11 • 3 comments

  

  It was just last year when I wrote that short-track mountain bike racing was the key to preparing for the upcoming ’cross season. Not racing the road, I still wanted to keep that edge that only real racing can give you. So, I turned to the C.U. Cycling Short Track Series. The fit seemed perfect -short, intense races that mimicked the effort and style of cyclocross racing. Because they were short, they allowed for more training on race days. I’ve added something else. Something even more intense and painful in it’s own way. Endurance racing.

• Waxing Poetic – A Column by Lee Waldman

  22 May 11 • 0 comment

  

  This week, Masters racer and Cyclocross Magazine columnist Lee Waldman takes some time to take off the helmet and put on the philosopher’s hat – but not for long. If you missed it, be sure to check out Lee’s previous column on Masters Worlds. First the disclaimer:  This column includes a fair amount of philosophizing.  So [...]

• Masters Worlds Promoter Interviews – A column by Lee Waldman

  11 April 11 • 7 comments

  

  Masters racer and Cyclocross Magazine columnist Lee Waldman has been investigating Masters Worlds from a variety of angles. Today he brings you part three, interviewing a few of the folks helping shape the rules for the 2012 Masters World Championships in Loiusville. Missed his previous Masters coverage? Check it out here and here. Although it [...]

• 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 [...]

• 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 [...]

• 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 [...]

• 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 [...]

• The View From the Inside – A Column by Lee Waldman

  30 December 10 • 7 comments

  Masters racer checks in with a report on his Nationals experience and a look back at the entire, glorious season. Missed Lee’s last column? Catch up on his opinion on 2010 Cyclocross rule changes. by Lee Waldman Most ’cross races are reported on from outside, and after covering the Ft. Collins USGP races for Cyclocross [...]

• An End of Season Reflection on New Rules – A Column by Lee Waldman

  18 December 10 • 17 comments

  Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a look at this year’s rule changes and shares his personal opinions, with the benefit of a year of hindsight. Agree with him? Disagree? Drop a comment below. Missed Lee’s last column? Catch up on his opinion on doping in the Master’s ranks here. See also: New UCI Rules Mean [...]