I give you this outstanding piece on the essence of cyclocross. On this same day that “runzen” pens this treatise, our PapaJohn’s sponsored Storm the Greens gets a really nice shout-out in the CJ. There is little to add to “runzen,” except to spin the sensations described into the larger picture of health and life. […]
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Cyclocross-related topics of the DrJohnM blog
Only one more weekend of cyclocross remains. Sundays have been so good. Community, participation, challenge, support and togetherness all are appropriate words. There are few sports where the whole family participates. Sunday cross begins in the AM and races go all day. Women, junior’s, 3 categories of men and then even the pro’s each get […]
Some say unsolicited advice is self serving. Of course it is, but, here in lies the beauty of a blog. Although our fall campaign of cross racing brings mostly joy, yesterday, Staci and I was troubled by our observations of the junior race. The race director, Kyle Wingler was nice enough to ask me how […]
Weekend travels expand our experiences. Along with some random observations, today marks a first for drjohnm, my first product review. Friends. I stand corrected, Cat, friends are not over rated. This is are traveling crew. I ask at dinner, “Hey John May, what’s up with driving so fast?” The young and very quiet Charlotte May […]
To those readers who are not cyclocross fans, I apologize in advance. Us cyclists, specifically, the cyclocross community are experiencing growing pains. Turns out, that it isn’t just about riding bikes. It is surprising indeed, how much cycling has forced me to organize my thoughts and words of late. To my young racers, I say, […]
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Faces say so much…
In many cases, an image captures the essence better than words. The start line: tension, focus, worry, anticipation and hope… Challenge, determination and effort. CX is good! Thanks to my friend, JHaley for these glorious images. JMM
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Civics, CX and Math
Not just CX this Sunday. As many know, our beloved RRCC-is slated for chain link fencing for Louisville’s fourth dog park. The fence will be going right through here… Since the Mandrola clan helped build this “field of dreams,” I am fighting my emotions on this one. In the upcoming weeks, the battle to convince […]
Sundays in the fall means cross racing: today, at the Gun Club in Miamiville OH. The famous podcaster, John G, and company put on a nice show. Racing wise, my story is not so good- a dropped chain, flat tire and not so good legs. “Not so good legs” is cyclist speak for just not […]
KK is a 13 year old girl. A cyclist for Red Zone. I do not know her well, but she seems happy, friendly and really into the cross thing. I know her family a bit better. They are “good peoples.” So far, a pretty common scenario. All you masters of the obvious, take a look […]
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Pre-Race sensations… it still matters.
Tomorrow is the USGP of cyclocross. It is a huge race for cyclocross fans and racers. There are most of the top domestic professionals, their entourage, an expo, a beer tent and huge fields of racers. Louisville is lucky to have such an event. As a Louisvillian, it surprises me that such a show would […]
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The Fort…
Watching the Wild Things this weekend made me recall the fort building done as a child. Remember building forts as a youngster. A blanket over the bunk bed or maybe a more elaborate one out in the backyard or nearby woods. It felt good. Friends were welcome. A respite. Comfortable. Then on Sundays with Will […]