A working class Pro's view of Cyclocross

by Drew Davis on Oct 2, 2009 11:07 AM EDT

I wish this story had gone deeper into his training and preparation, but you get the gist. A true picture of someone racing for love over money.

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There are a few guys guys like this that I follow...It makes it that much better when they get a big result.

by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 2, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

I got an email from cycling.tv today,

telling me that everyone in the world will be able to see a great -cross race this weekend, except in the US.

Well, that just sucks. I pretty much told them that in the email I sent in complaint.

by Ruthann on Oct 2, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

I think Universal Sports has taken CTV's candy in the states as far as cycling coverage goes.

speaking of X how many weeks till Halloween? Halloween X in Boulder anyone?

by Christopher See on Oct 3, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

If I was near there you could count me in.

I hear Halloween is crazy on the mall.

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew Davis on Oct 3, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I wonder if they'll show any cross this season

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew Davis on Oct 3, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

They showed some last year

It was delayed by about a month I think, but it was cross!

by Jimbo... on Oct 4, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

sweet

he has my frame…

by Peter Fontecchio on Oct 3, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

I want a cross bike. Do any women's models actually exist or does one have to get one designed for a small man?

"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.

by Albertina on Oct 5, 2009 5:48 AM EDT reply actions

I believe there are women's models out there

I can do some digging if you’d like, but also take a look at CN photos and see what the pro’s are riding.

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew Davis on Oct 5, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't put yourslf out, but if you do see anything I'd be grateful if you could point me to it! Thanks :-)

I’m not looking at doing anything terribly serious with it, just some fun riding for the moment at least, so I can’t justify anything over pricey…

by Albertina on Oct 5, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't know how they would be different, except for the saddle maybe

Men & women don’t need different frame geometry. I think stem length can compensate well for minute trunk/leg length ratio differences.

by tedvdw on Oct 5, 2009 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Womens 'cross bike

I got my sister into ‘cross last year and her b-day/V-Day present is a womens specific Fuji .$1100 ’ish w/ Dura Ace. There’s prolaby better/cheaper bikes fersur.A little heavy but she’s learnin’. BTW, 1393 racers at The Cross Crusade in Port. Or. yesterday w/ HUGE fields all around and a final finish sprint for glory in the velodrome.

by Sir Flatsalot on Oct 5, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the tip!

What a nice present :-) I’ll have a look into that…$1100 with Dura Ace sounds like a good deal to me!

by Albertina on Oct 5, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Drew!

I talked to Jeremy for you. The boy has been working on his running. He joked about how it was enough this weekend though. LOL. When I email you some questions I can share what he had to say. :-)

I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!

by nikki on Oct 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions