Yes or No, Does the recent change in Worlds schedule have a bearing on the outcome? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T13:16:58Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/yes-or-no-does-the-recent-change-in-worlds-schedule-have-a?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A139016&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi think a big part is that cy…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-02-06:1198434:Comment:1389092013-02-06T15:46:18.232ZDugafolahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/joshtabije
<p>i think a big part is that cycling just isn't a 'mainstream' sport here in the US...compared to all the little kids that start out playing soccer, country club sports, football, baseball and basketball. </p>
<p>i think a big part is that cycling just isn't a 'mainstream' sport here in the US...compared to all the little kids that start out playing soccer, country club sports, football, baseball and basketball. </p> Agreed, is it that USAC just…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-02-06:1198434:Comment:1390162013-02-06T06:06:28.010ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>Agreed, is it that USAC just dosen't have the development for young riders like Belgium does or is it that the level of competition is just that much higher in Europe? Logan Owen's dad had something to say about this in issue 13 of CX Mag that was pretty interesting. Bummer to loose the chain SOOO close to the podium. For the elites I was hoping to see Page, Powers or Johnson closer to the front of the race, but wow, Nys taking it was ok in my book. And Katie what can I say that hasn't…</p>
<p>Agreed, is it that USAC just dosen't have the development for young riders like Belgium does or is it that the level of competition is just that much higher in Europe? Logan Owen's dad had something to say about this in issue 13 of CX Mag that was pretty interesting. Bummer to loose the chain SOOO close to the podium. For the elites I was hoping to see Page, Powers or Johnson closer to the front of the race, but wow, Nys taking it was ok in my book. And Katie what can I say that hasn't been said already...</p> Now that USA riders had an ev…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-02-06:1198434:Comment:1388402013-02-06T01:28:22.154ZGeoffrey Grosenbachhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeoffreyGrosenbach
Now that USA riders had an even playing field without the disadvantages of jet lag and limited equipment...we finished about where we always do.<br />
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Except for Katie Compton. Great race! Jade Wilcoxson, too! Placed 15th in her first year racing 'cross.
Now that USA riders had an even playing field without the disadvantages of jet lag and limited equipment...we finished about where we always do.<br />
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Except for Katie Compton. Great race! Jade Wilcoxson, too! Placed 15th in her first year racing 'cross. it looks like it didn't matte…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-02-05:1198434:Comment:1388972013-02-05T18:26:12.801ZDugafolahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/joshtabije
<p>it looks like it didn't matter at all in the grand scheme of things.</p>
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<p>what i found troubling was that none of the americans who had decent starting postions (1st or 2nd row) had good starts. none of them.</p>
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<p>it looks like it didn't matter at all in the grand scheme of things.</p>
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<p>what i found troubling was that none of the americans who had decent starting postions (1st or 2nd row) had good starts. none of them.</p>
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<p></p> It could impact riders who ha…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-02-01:1198434:Comment:1389632013-02-01T19:42:25.358ZJaclyn Casalehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JaclynCasale
<p>It could impact riders who haven't seen or been able to pre-ride the course. It will be interesting to see how the course changes as more and more riders tear into it and the day progresses.</p>
<p>It could impact riders who haven't seen or been able to pre-ride the course. It will be interesting to see how the course changes as more and more riders tear into it and the day progresses.</p>