Exact Cross Essen | Cyclocross Social Podcast #12

A special, extra long, episode about the Superprestige in Ruddervoorde! The cross season is now well and truly underway, so Noah and Issam have enough to talk about!00:00 opening01:17 Mens race30:00 Womens race54:36 Other races01:02:35 Matthew Crabbe01:08:38 Ending

Hard racing in Essen this Saturday. The mens race turned into a hard last lap battle between Laurens Sweeck and Niels Vandeputte. The two collided deep in the final lap, which led to Toon Vandebosch taking the win. In the womens race, Lucinda Brand took the win with a strong acceleration.00:00 Opening01:05 Mens summary03:45 Mens race20:06 Womens summary22:18 Womens race31:40 Ending

In this episode of the cyclocross social podcast, Noah and Issam talk about mid week racing in Ardooie. They use this as steppingstone to update the power rankings!

No TV cross this weekend, but plenty to talk about! Noah and Issam sit down to talk about Italian cyclocross. Where is Sara Casasola, and what does the influx of mens talent mean? They also talk about other races, and the state of Belgian CX.00:00 opening00:45 Steinmaur08:45 Italian CX17:55 Other results24:10 Van Anrooij30:20 State of Belgian CX42:00 Ending

In this episode of the cyclocross social podcast, Noah sits down with upcoming junior Jacob Hines. The two engage in a reflective discussion about how to balance having a normal life with aspirations of becoming a pro.

The Belgian cyclocross season is finally underway! Noah and Issam discuss the racing in Meulebeke, where Crelan Corendon opened the season with two wins!00:00 Opening01:03 Mens race23:50 Iserbyt injury & Pauwels Sauzen37:35 Womens race51:00 ending

The Belgian cyclocross season is kicking off in Meulebeke this weekend! Noah and Issam preview the racing in the first round of the exact cross by taking a broader aspect to look ahead at the entire season. They also release the first power rankings!00:00 opening00:59 Van der Poel, Van Aert & Pidcock07:11 Van Empel11:48 Issam's Mud Mountain30:07 Noah's nine41:44 Ending

In this episode of the cyclocross social podcast, Noah and Issam talk about Charm City CX in the US. Noah was on site and brings you several interviews as well as perspective on the scene.00:00 opening01:30 Womens racing10:46 McGill interview13:00 Nico Knoll + interview21:00 CX Fever Tour interview30:38 Mens racing38:37 Tofik Beshir + interview51:26 Kris Auer interview59:21 Is cross dead in the US?1:14:15 European racing

In this weeks cyclocross social podcast, Noah and Issam talk about the early season cross races. They discuss the USCX, Hope Super Cross and more European racing!

The weekly news report of cyclocross social is back! In this episode Noah and Issam mainly talk about the MTB World Championships in Crans Montana. They discuss the results of Van der Poel and Pieterse, but have more reporting. There's an interview with Vida Lopez De San Roman, who won silver in the U23 category. Also hear from Ben Bravman and Kian Reid!Of course, there is also discussion about Fem van Empel, Tom Pidcock and the early results of the cross season.00:00 opening00:26 Elite MTB Worlds12:20 U23 Womens MTB Worlds18:04 Vida Lopez De San Roman interview30:51 Position of cross against MTB36:00 Ben Bravman interview41:42 Position of cross against MTB (2)47:40 Kian Reid interview54:03 Cyclocross results01:05:40 Pidcock01:08:42 Van Empel