“Some have called this race a lottery, others a crapshoot. It truly is one of the hardest to win because riding up and over the Poggio there are so many variables—I have not even mentioned if people had mechanical issues. “
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2021 Men’s CX Worlds: Deflation Interrupts the Mighty Aces PRINT
“I say this too, Mathieu. It is no secret, I root for Wout more than you, I’m even openly bummed he lost this race. But it is because Wout so often finds himself in an underdog position to yourself, it really is quite remarkable…your versatility and reliability makes you into a giant. I find it exciting when giants are slayed, but do not take it personally, and do not underestimate how much respect I have for the giants.”
THE INTRODUCTION: Stage 1 – WHEN CYCLING WAS KING
“I remember combining the pieces I saw and the pieces I heard of the 2010 Tour and how my imagination produced such a thrilling race based on the simple idea that the Grand Tours are the epics of modern day myth. And then I look at writings of people like Dino Buzzati, and I see a blueprint of how to stress and expound the gravitas of this sport. And so here I am, why not set out to follow in the footsteps of the giant journalists from cycling’s Golden Age?”
Cycling Odysseys 