International Cyclocross

[VamP]

Well, there is the 1st Superprestige race (Ruddervoorde) available now... so the 2nd in Zonhoven should come as well
I also see why you are ineterested in that blog/video, he really gives a lot of pointers a (neutral/lazy) fan (like me) otherwise would probably never pick up

His analysis is really good, the technical aspects are really useful even for cross racers.

 

[The Couch]

His analysis is really good, the technical aspects are really useful even for cross racers.

The Zonhoven analysis is now apparently available on CXHairs... "Vantorholeshot"... funny stuff
As a small comment though... the Svenness t-shirt/design is pretty crappy (the design makes me think of Germany) and doesn't in any way relay the "Svenness" meaning

 

[VamP]

The Zonhoven analysis is now apparently available on CXHairs... "Vantorholeshot"... funny stuff
As a small comment though... the Svenness t-shirt/design is pretty crappy (the design makes me think of Germany) and doesn't in any way relay the "Svenness" meaning

That's my bedtime viewing for tonight sorted out then!

PS: I too am not fan of the T shirts.

 

[The Couch]

Another good weekend of Cyclocross:
only saw the last 2 laps on Saturday (Hasselt), but the race only got decided in the last lap, so that was probably not really a shame
and Gavere was a great spectacle; tons of supporters (what do you expect in the Flemish Ardennes ), great parcours, great circumstances (rain during week caused lots of mud, but the day itself was dry) and exciting race situation(s). A recommendation worthy to watch!

 

[Howard]

Went to Kosijde - good result for Nicki Harris. Drank beer, ate chips and sausage. Cheered Ian Field as he stacked on the sandy descent.

That. Sand.

 

[The Couch]

Went to Kosijde - good result for Nicki Harris. Drank beer, ate chips and sausage. Cheered Ian Field as he stacked on the sandy descent.

That. Sand.

Nice picture
So, learned any new trick or techniques to stay up in the sand?

 

[Howard]

Well, it's quite a challenge even for the pros...

 

[VamP]

Went to Kosijde - good result for Nicki Harris. Drank beer, ate chips and sausage. Cheered Ian Field as he stacked on the sandy descent.

That. Sand.

Nice one. Koksijde has been on my to do list since at least as long as doing the Three Peaks. We have just agreed with our crossing clique in our club to do both next year. Here's hoping...

Looks like you had a lovely time. How were the frites?

 

[Howard]

Frites? Very tasty. Beer was pretty good too.

 

[VamP]

Yeaah, the beer goes without saying.

 

[The Couch]

Well, it's quite a challenge even for the pros...

That guy is hardly a pro

Nice one. Koksijde has been on my to do list since at least as long as doing the Three Peaks. We have just agreed with our crossing clique in our club to do both next year. Here's hoping...

If Koksijde wouldn't fit with your schedule, I can also recommend Zonhoven (as sand cross)... though that's a bit further away for you guys
(And of course if you want the biggest atmosphere, you need to go to the Flemish Ardennes... e.g. Asper-Gavere )

Yeaah, the beer goes without saying.

West-Vleteren and Orval (special beers), Vedet and Omer (regular beers) are to be recommended (but any of the other 200 something beers should do well also)

 

[VamP]

That guy is hardly a pro

OOOF!

As it happens Ian Field raced in one of probably just two domestic races last weekend at the National Trophy in Milton Keynes. His skill is beyond stunning, it was a master class in smooth riding. While he has not yet reached the top rung of CX, he is placing consistently in the top 20 in WC and Superprestiges, and has made a giant leap forward this season.

 

[Howard]

I assumed the remark was a joke of some kind. Although I didn't laugh.

 

[dan_bo]

I assumed the remark was a joke of some kind. Although I didn't laugh.

that's not like you.

 

[The Couch]

I assumed the remark was a joke of some kind. Although I didn't laugh.

Just dedicate it to my weird (bad) sense of humour