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InterviewSo what exactly is Cycle Cross racing?It’s a cross between road and mountain biking. The bike is like a road bike but with mountain bike tires. The track is made of anything from grass, pavement, dirt, snow, mud or sand. It can be pretty much anything. Is this just a local thing or are you jet setting around with your bike?It’s international for sure. I’m just about to leave for Toronto to do some cycle cross races out there. There will be competitors from the US and Canada… Some of the top guys in the world. It’s mostly for experience, but maybe a little prize money if I have some good rides. After T.O., I’m off to Boston and Maine for some more races. When did you get started doing this?I started cycle cross racing in 2003, but I started mountain bike racing in 2000. I’ve now been to the world championships for two years, in Belgium and Italy. Is this something that you can pursue long-term or is it just a very time consuming hobby?Ideally, I’d get a pro contract so I could race and maybe do a little coaching. I started coaching this year and I like it. If none of that works out, I’d be happy to get an education after degree and teach. What kinds of pro contracts are you looking for?There are a few of different levels. The first level would be getting everything paid for; things like all your travel and bikes. The next level is getting paid to actually ride, and the level after that is getting paid lots. Getting paid to ride your bike sounds like a dream. However, flying around the world to race and getting a degree don’t seem compatible…It’s tough. I do my best, but I think one of my mechanics put it best when he said: “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. |
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