After shooting video on Friday of the Pan-American Championships (and editing two episodes of CXTV which you can see here and here), I picked up my Canon 5D and told Zach I would deliver him ten bangers from the two races of the Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross. Something along the lines of “Boedi’s Bulletin Bangers.”
After missing the day on Friday, I knew I had to catch up on my Photographer Bingo at the abandoned RV and the barn. The end of the Elite Women’s race and the Elite Men’s race on Saturday also delivered some mint light that aided in the bangers-only quest.
Emily Werner is the pic for me. A bit of an unsung CX star. The closing silhouette shot is pretty good too. And not to be controversial but the contrast between Euro CX and US CX was really highlighted comparing Really Rad to Namur and you could see why US riders - even the best men - struggle to top 10 in Europe because technically there is no comparison. I’m with Bill when he says US CX doesn’t have to be Belgian - but you need to build courses that provide a real challenge - even in weather that would pass for Summer here in the U.K. Bruner might change the game if he stays in Europe long enough, the Holgren sisters and US juniors ditto providing they stay in CX and race long periods in Europe. Cyclo Cross Social had a really good interview with the European Cross Camp Guy which was really informative. Thanks for the work.
Emily Werner is the pic for me. A bit of an unsung CX star. The closing silhouette shot is pretty good too. And not to be controversial but the contrast between Euro CX and US CX was really highlighted comparing Really Rad to Namur and you could see why US riders - even the best men - struggle to top 10 in Europe because technically there is no comparison. I’m with Bill when he says US CX doesn’t have to be Belgian - but you need to build courses that provide a real challenge - even in weather that would pass for Summer here in the U.K. Bruner might change the game if he stays in Europe long enough, the Holgren sisters and US juniors ditto providing they stay in CX and race long periods in Europe. Cyclo Cross Social had a really good interview with the European Cross Camp Guy which was really informative. Thanks for the work.
Loved the RV vs Ducky juxtaposition but cant help wondering what our comp is for abandoned mining equipment 🤔