In The Red with Curtis White

In the final episode of our preseason training series, Curtis dials up the intensity for your next cross practice. He suggests  5 minute "mock races" with your group, along with even shorter 90 second races, creating a high intensity environment that will help with your starts. These drills, mixed with staggered start drills of 5-10 second intervals will have you working under pressure, focusing on holding the wheel in front of you at race pace.  Curtis also reminds us to keep it fun, always adding an element of play, with drills like "foot down" and "dual slalom racing." Get in the Red because cross is here! This episode is brought to you by Bivo water bottles and Fix Tools.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com [email protected]

We're amped for the third installment of our cyclocross preparation season! This week we ramp-up the intensity with running up to 30 min, 1-2 times a week at a comfortable pace, plyo circuits focused on range of motion and increased explosiveness, 5 minute "mock races" with your group, focusing on holding the wheel, and more "Sven climbs".  We also breakdown a Baloise Trek Lions training video that is sure to motivate your next training session.  This episode is brought to you by Bivo and Fix @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com  

In Part 2 of our preseason training series, Curtis and Tony continue to explore skill sessions with some classic Sven (see link below). We also hit on proper cyclocross cornering, training balance, and the importance of dialing your equipment.  Get In The Red to make your 2024 the best season yet! Sven Nys Preparation WK Vrt (youtube.com) This episode is brought to you by Bivo and Fix @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com    

Cross is coming and Season 5 of In the Red is here! Join us for a multi-part series where Curtis lays out a training program that will get you flying for 2024. In part 1, we focus on skills sessions. After listening, check out the video below for more ideas on how to develop your skills sessions. How to Train Cyclocross Skills - In The RED with Curtis White Part 2 (youtube.com)   This episode is brought to you by Fix and Bivo. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

In his first English podcast conversation, 3X Swiss National Champion Timon Rüegg discusses his development in cyclocross, living in the mountains, 2024 mtb goals, and paragliding. www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite @taimenrueegg

Jens Dekker is a former Junior World Champion and Junior European Champion who stepped away from racing before before returning in 2023.  In this episode he opens up about battles with depression while offering unique analysis in a variety of areas, including youth development, World Cup schedules, World Championship qualification criteria, and pointless rules in UCI races.  It's a deep dive in the world of cyclocross. Get In the Red! @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com [email protected] @jens_dekker   

Welcome Daan Soete of Deschacht - Hens - Maes to In the Red. Daan reflects on a rocky season and coming back from adversity. He provides perspective on the state of the sport from the view of an experienced rider while offering insight into the unique CX training process.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com [email protected] @daansoete   

Two bigs wins capped a season of accomplishments for Niels Vandeputte of Alpecin Deceuninck. After overcoming an off-season injury, he raced more times than any other rider in 2023/2024 all while balancing college studies with the Kersperiode, managing final exams with his World Championship preparation, and still having a enough gas in the tank to race in February. This is the story of a true cross racer.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com @niels_vandeputte [email protected]   

After 12 World Championship preparations and 11 starts, we look back at 2023/2024 and discuss the best off season format for a cyclocross racer - should a crosser be focused on gravel, road, crit, mtb? Curtis has done it all: where does he get his best results? As part of that analysis, we take a look a the French National Team for some additional insight. (see link below). Join the discussion and get In The Red! French National Team Article @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com  [email protected] 

All the work is done, and it's time to see where Curtis stands among the best in the world. In less than one week, he takes the startline at the World Championship for the 11th time in his career.  His approach has been a bit different, only racing a short three-race block in Europe (as opposed to his traditional heavy 10-12 race schedule during the legendary Kerstperiode). The night before he flies to Prague, we reflect on his preparation, his performance at World Cup Hoogerheide, and preview Sunday's World Championship race.  [email protected] @curtisjwhite  www.curtisjwhite.com