Remembering What’s Important in Cyclocross (Because It’s Easy to Forget) – A Column by Lee Waldman
Colorado-based Masters racer Lee Waldman imparts his years of experience and knowledge onto us. Walman gives us a good lesson to learn and remember.
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October 17, 2019 Full Send: Allison Arensman Finds Balance After Difficult Year Away from ’Cross
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October 16, 2019 Vroom! Vroom! Cyclocross Stars in Cars with Katie Compton
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October 15, 2019 Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Corey Coogan Cisek is Belgium Bound
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October 14, 2019 Frenchie is Back! Caroline Mani’s Perseverance Pays Off This Season
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October 11, 2019 FayetteCross 2019: Curtis White Excels in Sloppy Day 2 Mudfest
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How the Grinch Stole Crossmas from Masters at Jingle Cross – Steve Tilford Op-Ed – Updated
Jingle Cross 2016 by most measurements was a resounding success, with three days of top-level UCI racing, varied course conditions and a World Cup-worthy course …
Telenet-Fidea Turns the Tables on Its Pit Crew at Jingle Cross – Video Interview & Photos
While the Telenet-Fidea cyclocross team didn’t race Sunday’s UCI C1 race despite being on the start list, some of the team’s pro men were at …
Interview(s): Caroline Mani on Her World Cup Results, Chasing Jerseys, Social Media and Football
Iowa local David Mable caught up with Caroline Mani (Raleigh Clement) for a quick interview, and discussed her season goals and her hopes of swapping …
Interview: Kaitie Antonneau – Third, Jingle Cross World Cup
Kaitie Antonneau (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld) has had a strong weekend of racing at JingleCross. After a third place at Saturday’s World Cup, she followed that …
Interview(s): Stephen Hyde, 10th at the 2016 Jingle Cross World Cup
After his personal World Cup best 10th at the 2016 Jingle Cross race on Saturday, Stephen Hyde (Cannondale p/b Cyclocross World was all smiles despite …
Interview: Wout van Aert on Stupid Crashes, His Fitness, and Staying Undefeated
2016 Cyclocross World Champion Wout van Aert (Crelan Vastegoedservice) continued his winning ways in the U.S. with his come-from-behind victory at the 2016 ClifBar CrossVegas …
Interview: Sophie de Boer on CrossVegas, Jingle Cross, Long Flights and a Surprise Jersey
Dutch cyclocross star Sophie de Boer (Kalas-H.Essers-NNOF Cycling Team) surprised cyclocross fans, race promoters and even herself by winning the first stop of the 2016 …
Interview: Steve Chainel on His Trek CXC Cup Win: “I Was Perfect.”
Trek CXC Cup volunteer Zachary Schuster caught up with Steve Chainel (Chazal), fresh off a stunning win at the Trek CXC Cup Day 1 race …
Interview: Katie Compton on Her Trek CXC Cup Win, Finding Motivation, and Maintaining Golf Courses
Zachary Schuster is quickly becoming a regular CXM contributor. Schuster, a graduate student and key volunteer at the 2016 Trek CXC Cup, recently brought you …
Number Crunching: Two U.S. World Cups Equals Fewer International Racers
The preliminary 2016 CrossVegas UCI Cyclocross World Cup start lists are out, and the United States leads all nations with a whopping 37 participants. At …
Video Interview: Tobin Ortenblad on Making the Jump to the Front in Rochester
2016 U23 National Champion Tobin Ortenblad had a breakthrough weekend in Rochester, finishing fourth at the 2016 Rochester Cyclocross Day 1 C1 race at the …
Video Interview: Rebecca Fahringer, Second at Rochester Cyclocross Day, 2 Elite Women
Rebecca Fahringer (Amy D Foundation) had a successful weekend in Rochester, finishing second behind Caroline Mani on Day 2 of the Rochester Cyclocross, after securing an …
Video Interview: Caroline Mani, Rochester Cyclocross Day 2 Winner
Caroline Mani (Raleigh Clement) had a successful second day in Rochester, winning Day 2 of the Rochester Cyclocross in impressive fashion, after finishing disappointing sixth, a minute …
Video Interview: Jeremy Powers, Rochester Cyclocross Day 2 Winner
Jeremy Powers completed the double in Rochester, winning the 2016 Rochester Cyclocross Day 1 C1 race at the new Genesee Valley Park with a comfortable …
Video Interview: Ceylin Alvarado in China After Her Fengtai Qiansen Trophy Win
“Keep calm, don’t make mistakes, and you will get there.” -Ceylin Alvarado Such words are not only great racing advice, but insightful life advice coming …
Video Interview: Rob Peeters After His Qiansen Trophy Win in China
Belgian Rob Peeters (Crelan – Vaastgoed Service) landed in China as the top UCI-ranked male to contest the UCI C1 Qiansen Trophy cyclocross races. After winning …
Video Interview: Emily Kachorek in China After Her First UCI Cyclocross Win
Emily Kachorek (Squid Bikes) took her first-ever UCI cyclocross win last week in China, winning the UCI C1 Qiansen Trophy Cyclocross race at Yanqing Station. …
Interview: Jessica Cutler, Founder of the Northwest Women’s Cyclocross Project
Jessica Cutler has transitioned from SSCX Nationals contender to Team Director. She talks with CXM about her new project, the Northwest Women’s Cyclocross Project.
Video: Getting to Know Cyclocross Star Helen Wyman
Today we’ve got a neat little video interview with British cyclocross star Helen Wyman, put together by Kona Bikes. In this video below, she discusses …
The Interview: Ryan Trebon on Retirement
Earlier this week, long-time cyclocross pro Ryan Trebon officially announced his retirement with a Tweet. It was a sad day for U.S. cyclocross fans, but …
Turning the Tables on the Voice of Cyclocross, Richard Fries
He’s the one with the microphone interviewing winners at top UCI cyclocross races. Today we turn the tables on Richard Fries and ask him the questions in our Friday interview.
Interview: The Long Process of Building the New and Improved Marianne Vos
Christine Vardaros sat down with Marianne Vos to find out how her recovery is going and what Vos’ future plans are. Enjoy this frank and open discussion with the multi-time champion.
The Traditions of Cyclocross: Smart or Silly? Warm-Ups on the Trainer and Post-Race Cooling Down
In part three of a four-part series (read part one on leg shaving and embrocation here or part two about caffeine and massage here), which …
Cyclocross National Champion Nicole Mertz on Coverage of Podium Girls, Women Athletes and Her Loss of Cyclocross Sponsorship
Anna Schwinn’s interview of Nicole Mertz about her social media comment and the ensuing lost of race sponsorship is a story worth sharing on its own merit, and have some excerpts from the roller coaster story today.
Interview: Down Under With Garry Millburn
Cyclocross season has been underway since April. In Australia. Imagine you’re an Australian-based professional racer looking at a ‘cross season that starts five months before …
Interview: Checking in with Geoff Proctor after UCI CX Training Camp 5.0
For some cyclocross season has already begun. And for a lucky few from various nations that means the UCI Cyclocross Training Camp at in Switzerland. We spoke recently with the camp’s director, Geoff Proctor about the camp and more.
Interview: John Walrod, the SSCXWC Location Revealed and the Human Roulette Wheel
With the announcement of SSCXWC dates, we got ahold of John Walrod. He’s been a part of the event since its start and is the self-described “bad idea guy.” Walrod reveals more details on the infamous event.
Interview: Crusher in the Tushar Race Director Burke Swindlehurst
The number of new gravel races popping up everywhere is amazing. But the big ones, the ones that have been around awhile and feature unique challenges, …
Summer Fun: Lee Waldman and the Bailey Hundito 50-Mile MTB Race
For many cyclocross racers, summer means MTB races. And for some, like Lee Waldman, it means taking on longer races like the Bailey Hundito 50-miler. Check at Waldman’s ride and the days leading up to his race with this diary-like race report.