Canuck Crosscast

Michael and Jenn discuss today's news of Nationals being postponed until January due to the flooding and state of emergency across BC, what it means for us and our chances. Other topics we chat about include climate change, Aldergrove CX, why it is easier to cheer for van der Haar as the little guy than Iserbyt, Koksijde World Cup predictions, global and natural disasters seeming to save Jenn's seasons, fireplace repairs and riding in the snow for cx skills.

What does it take to survive 5 races and 5000km of racing in one week? Michael has returned from the battlefield and shares some stories about the World Cup Epic, reflects on where's he's doing better and where he still needs to improve while Jenn continues to procrastinate her return to cyclocross but shares her return to racing plans and some insights on the Nationals course.

Gosse van der Meer joins the show! Gosse flew in for Roanoke and, as he puts it, “doesn’t have a ticket back”. We chat to Gosse about racing in the US, travelling, plus how both the Bass Pro Shop and Hooters didn’t quite live up to the hype.

Michael and Jenn catch up after racing Rochester and MTB Nationals. Why do some races “just happen”, how our seasons are starting and ending, racing headspace, National Champs kit and Crocs(?)…

We recored this Wednesday. Jenn was having a tough second half to her season, but then turned it all around and won her first MTB nationals on Friday after our guest, Zach from the CX Hairs bulletin, reminds her of how awesome she is. Coincidence? We think not. 

We also talk about Chris Blevins, what athletes need to do to make the sport more interesting, and #crossbeef. It’s a good one, so tune in.

We 100% meant to do a regular summer podcast, but then we didn’t. So here we are just a little past #crossiscoming and half a step from #crossishere. We talk lot’s of things; pre-season predictions, life as a mid-pack World Cup racer, how to cram for CX. The gambit really. Have fun!

We’re back! After a bit of a hiatus, Jenn and Michael are back in Episode 11 to talk all about the Cross Country, Jenn’s recent races at the World Cups, the Olympic Selection, and more.

This episode we have Ruby on for second time to talk about World’s, her season, the newly released World Cup Calendar, and goats.

We had the chance to get in a call with the Canadian U23 Women’s Champion, Sidney McGill, and chat about her 2-month long European trip, the last couple races, and the upcoming World Championships.

With a bit of a lull between World Cup Rounds, we decided that is was time for our first mailbag episode. Everything from talking about gym work to getting into the sport to a surprisingly deep conversation about why we race. Anyways, here it is in it’s full unedited version.