Keegan Swenson (Cannondale 3Rox), #2 ranked pro XC racer in the USA, joins us for his take on cyclocross and a preview of Cross Vegas.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What makes pro athletes different from the rest of us
• Keegan Swenson's power data
• Pre-race warmups for cyclocross
• Pre-race "leg openers" for the pros
• Tire choice and bike setup for grass cyclocross courses
• Pedal setup for cyclocross racing
• How to pace Cross Vegas and other cyclocross races
• How to know if you should ride or run through obstacles 
• How to pop a tire onto the bead in an emergency