Check out this super cool initiative to help give something back to the CX kids community -
Parents take a look and kits ask mum and dad to apply to win some pros winter training kit 😊🚲👍
www.gossevandermeer.com/kitforkids/
This winter is definitely all about the mudguard !! Can’t believe just how wet all our trails are right now 🙈
A few months ago I shared pics of my new guard with custom stickers for my RapidRacerProducts Bolt on ProGuard.
Now you can give your winter riding some happiness by designing your very own stickers to match your kit or bike 👍👌
www.rapidracerproducts.com
This is a tricky subject and one I know that athletes themselves are too scared to shout about but I’m glad someone has shared this information below 🙏
I know it’s not as simple as we would like to imagine it should be and yes Cyclocross is not an Olympic sport so therefore in our political and Olympic driven funding system we are never going to get it well funded as it’s not an Olympic sport.
That being said Matt Ellis and all the staff that have run the BC CX program this season have done a great job and worked tirelessly with the little funding they have been given.... however we need BC to change their ways and support non road and track cycling disciplines fairly....
We all want a healthier, more active nation so please British Cycling let’s encourage cycling whatever the discipline and support one that we are very good at too in all off road disciplines
I think it’s such a shame the athletes are having to pay to represent their country, but sadly this is not new news as has often been the case, but I think the relevant thing is that it still needs to be made the public aware that this is still happening in 2020 when BC is a much larger organisation than it was 20yrs ago.......
Times need to change and the public need to know that these athletes are paying to wear a GB jersey when they watch next week...
We all need to put pressure on BC and voice our views so please fill in the questionnaire and try and help see some change....
West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League (WMCCL)
Imagine training and racing all year and you get the call saying you have been selected to represent your country at a World Championship........how proud and excited you would be..........but are then asked to pay for your own flights and contribute £550 to benefit from the full GBCT support 😳I feel this is a shocking situation but sadly is the reality
I can’t imagine mechanics are contributing to go so why riders, many of them are of a very young age with limited finances
BC received nearly £14m in grant income from Sport England/UK Sport up to the year ended March2019 which is primarily to cover GBCT.
Another £9m from sponsorship and rights fees and £1m from partnerships plus £5.6m from membership fees.
The annual budget to support CX participation at World Cups/World Champs during the season is a mid five figure sum. It’s fantastic we are taking a large squad but they should not have to be paying for the privilege and imagine how much more CX could develop in the UK and provide ongoing international success with better funding.
Please discuss and share your views and thoughts on facebook.
But more importantly help us to ensure BC understand the level of frustration across the membership with how poorly CX is treated as a discipline vs others by sharing this across the country and encouraging all supporters of CX to contribute to the discipline consultation below. It ends on 31January 👍
www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20191219-British-Cycling-Begins-Cycling-Disciplines-Consu...
The desire to race my bike is still strong even after retiring and having a baby !! 🙈
I just enjoy a challenge and having a goal for me is really important to get me motivated and gives me purpose for my riding. Since having Toby I’ve not had a goal and getting out on my bike is sometimes tough to fit in with my work and being a mum. Back in October I decided I would enter National Cyclocross Champs as it was fairly local and would give me a goal for the winter. With a few local CX races and a few park runs under my belt I was super happy to finish 2nd in the Veteran 40-45 women’s race today 🥈👍😊
Thanks @mtbsprocket for always allowing me to chase my goals and for standing in a few muddy fields this winter !!! 🙈😘
Thanks John Parkin for the pics and B&B 😊
Wow... very honoured to be featured here... thanks Pinkbike 😄🙏
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The 25 Greatest Riders of the Decade - Pinkbike
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Here is our list of the best riders to have done it inside and outside of the tape this past decade.How cool does this look ? 😊 Custom stickers now available for your RapidRacerProducts mudguards 👍
Check out this link to design your very own cool looking mudguard 😀👌🚲🌧
vorova.com/partners/rrp/
It won’t be long till it’s summer again and I can ride in shorts and short sleeves !!! Thanks Shimano-MTB for this fun little edit 🚲😊 #MakeYourMark
youtu.be/Ljx1r96vkBQSubtitles available! Click on the CC (closed caption) button below the video. Tracy Moseley has been riding her mountain bike for fun, for training and to wi...
Who is going to Kendal Mountain Festival next weekend ?
If so come along on Saturday 12.15 at Kendal Town Hall and see what a year of racing looks like from inside Trek Factory Racing XC, DH and Enduro teams....
I have really enjoyed taking a side step in my career with Trek and now as a part time retired racer I am a full time staff member helping make these fast young athletes the best they can be....
Check out the trailer below...:)
www.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/world-premiere-trek-presents-going-in
World Premiere - Trek presents Going In
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Nice little podcast here with two of our youngest and most exciting prospects on the UK DH circuit.... Enjoy 🙂 @trekbicycleuk
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Making Up The Numbers Podcast Episode 6 | Reece Wilson & Kade Edwards
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In this episode #MakingUpTheNumbers team members George & Binnsy sit down with Kade Edwards and Reece Wilson of Trek Factory Racing.Who is racing Cyclocross this weekend ??
Just shows its not just enduro racing that can attract big number of women racing ....great work race organisers 🙂
www.cyclist.co.uk/news/7213/cyclocross-could-be-the-way-forward-for-engaging-more-women-in-cycle-...
Cyclocross could be the way forward for engaging more women in cycle racing
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After Velobants & Wyman attracted record numbers to a women’s cyclocross race, riders underline the benefits of 'cross when starting out