Cyclocross Radio

On Episode 27 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to American Classic pro, Robert Marion. If you aren't familiar with Robert's story, it's a great one. We go through his days as an out of shape 260 pound former offensive lineman in North Carolina, and how he transformed into a top endurance mountainbike racer before spending his energy racing cyclocross at the highest level. It's a story of a guy who is driven to succeed no matter what obstacles are placed in front of him. As you will hear, Robert Marion is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet.

After our conversation we have a short bonus chat with Adam Myerson who is starting his own podcast, The Myerson Line, on the Wide Angle Podium Network.

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On Episode 26 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to Arley Kemmerer about being a full-time cyclocross racer and full-time lawyer. It was great to chat with Arley. If you aren't familiar with her story it's a fun one to follow. We cover her start in racing, how she balances a law practice and running her own team and how she became one of the top women cyclocross racers in the United States.

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On episode 25 of Crosshairs Radio we welcome Gavin Haley to the show. This episode also marks the first show on the Wide Angle Podium Network. We are excited to be part of the network. It's a great opportunity to give listeners, like you, an opportunity to find and support high-quality, fun podcasts. So go to www.wideanglepodium.com, become a member, check out the shows, and put them all in your ears.

Gavin Haley is a guy who is not a stranger to the Crosshairs family. We've followed his career for the past several years and Gavin has contributed rider journals for CXHairs.com. 

As he quickly approaches his 19th birthday, and after one year as a pro rider for Giant Bicycles, Gavin is making some big life and career decisions. We start out going through his racing history and then move on to what the future holds. It's a good listen, so thanks for tuning in.

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Scott, David and Bill get together for the second annual They Don't Do That In Europe awards show. We hand out the TDDIE trophies in seven different categories covering the good, the bad and the muddy from the 2015-2016 cyclocross season.

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Amanda Nauman first joined us on episode 14 to talk about her rise through the ranks of U.S. cyclocross. Since that time, she kept rising and ended up in a place she never thought was possible for this season: racing World Cup events in Europe.

We pick up from where we ended episode 14 with Amanda's success in Texas, her trip to Nationals and her World Cup experience.

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You can also follow her on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ and Instagram at @Amanda_Panda_.

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Scott Dedenbach and David Palan join Crosshairs Radio for another installment of TDDTIE (They Don't Do That In Europe). We have a lively 90 minute discussion on the Cyclocross World Championship weekend that took place this past weekend in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

The championship weekend was an exciting one with competitive races, drama, mishaps, and controversy. We cover every race, every jump out of your seat and yell at your computer moment, and touch on the controversy, too. 

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For Crosshairs Radio episode 21 it's another edition of the basement tapes with Taylor, Kevin and Elliott from a remote, disclosed location. The 2016 Cyclocross World Championships take place this coming weekend and we offer our thoughts and picks for the five races on tap. 

Joining us for the discussion is Tim Johnson, a guy who actually raced a World Championship at Zolder (both on the road and in cyclocross). Tim brings some great insight to the conversation about the course and top riders who will be competing for the rainbow stripes.

Later in the episode, recurring guest to Crosshairs Radio, Dan Chabanov, joins us to give his picks and thoughts. 

We finish up the 90 minute episode with some music recommendations before sending you on your way.

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Ben Frederick (beyondCX), who we first talked to in episode 9, returns to the basement for a post-season recap. We talk about the ups and downs of his season following our last conversation, the build up to U.S. Cyclocross Nationals, his time in Asheville, and what happens next.

And speaking of what happens next, just remember people, even if he leaves Virginia .. Ben is from the Mid-Atlantic.

Love talking with Ben and look forward to seeing what next season brings.

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It's a bittersweet episode as we welcome Scott Dedenbach and Mr. David Palan from Cyclcross Today onto Crosshairs Radio for a rundown of the U.S. Cyclocross National Championship week.

For the past year I have joined Scott and David for a weekly show on the Cyclocross Network covering U.S. and European 'cross racing that we called They Don't Do That In Europe. Sadly, that show, and Cyclocross Today, recorded its final episode a few days ago. That final episode is a companion piece to this Crosshairs Radio episode and only lasts 13 minutes. I would ask that you go listen to it first and then make your way back here for our discussion. You can find Cyclocross Today Show 49 - Final Show here: https://t.co/Zjsl5b6ybN.

Going forward Scott and David will join Crosshairs Radio for TDDTIE episodes similar to what we have done in the past. So although Cyclocross Today may be done, we will continue on because, you know, we are all part of the cyclocross network.

On this episode we give a rundown of the U23 and Pro races at nationals and share our thoughts on the venue and course.

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For episode 18 of Crosshairs Radio we welcome Richard Sachs to the show. Richard is best known as a bicycle frame builder who has built a reputation as one of the most meticulous, detail-oriented and skilled frame builders working today. 

Richard is immersed in cyclocross both as a racer and team owner. Our conversation concentrates on this side of Richard more than the frame building side. We have a great conversation about how he first discovered bikes, how he entered the business and how he ended up running a team.

Along with Richard, Dan Chabanov joins us once again. This time as a co-host. The three of us have a great conversation in Dan's hotel room during a rainy Saturday night before the final day of racing at the 2016 U.S. Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville, N.C.

You can learn more about Richard Sachs at www.richardsachs.com and www.richardsachscyclocross.com. He is on Twitter at @rscycles. Dan Chabanov is on Twitter and Instagram at @danchabanov. 

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