Rider Blogs

Many of the riders at ECXC VI are keeping blogs filled with thoughts, impression and photos of their time in Belgium, racing cross.  Here are just a few:

Jeremy Ferguson & Cody Kaiser (California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized): “…We had an early rising of 5 o’clock am, and were off and running by 6 for about a two hour drive from the little town of Izegem. We got there and immediately went out for a pre-ride to see how the course was. Super technical, but really fun.”

Jeremy Ferguson warming up at Uitbergen.  Photo by: Cycling-Pics.be

Matt Shriver (Jittery Joe’s): “…”Dude, do you think Tom Boonen eats waffles. Tom Boonen does not eat waffles” says Brian Matter. Brian is my fellow Elite competitor here at the Euro Cross Camp along with Troy Wells…”

Matt Shriver takes a stroll on the Koppenberg, one of the famous climbs in The Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders).  Photo by: Matt Shriver.

Eric Emsky (Rad Racing NW) :  “…about 2/3 of the way through my ride, while I was doing some openers, the most peculiar thing happened; the sun came out. I was simply shocked. Not once have I seen it sunny here. Not once. It was amazing.”

Eric Emsky digging deep at Uitbergen.   Photo by: Cycling-pics.be

Troy Wells (Clif Bar): “…Ended up 35th today in the World Cup in Zolder.  I was stoked with the result. I had a couple problems and didn’t have amazing legs but all and all a good day…”

Troy Wells out on a training ride in the Flanders countryside.  Photo by: Matt Shriver

Brian Matter (Gear Grinder): “…On the drive to Zolder, we got some free advice from Noel, a former Jr. World Champ and multi-stage winner of the Vuelta.”

Brian Matter hooks up with Saint Nik at the USA House in Izegem. Photo Courtesy of BMatter.blogspot.com