Cyclocross, freezing cold and away we go!

6 Comments 14 October 2010

The tools of the trade of Cyclocross! | Photo by Jukka Peltonen

It’s been darn cold here the last few days, this morning the temperature had actually gone below zero and that naturally means that the next time I go riding, I’ll have to have studded wheels.

As you might remember, last Sunday on the 10/10/10 the Finnish championships of cyclocross were being competed in and Jukka Peltonen from Squadra Azzurra Ciclista (that name guarantees you never being found in Google) took a bunch of photos from the event. Take a look of them from here. My goal was to be there, 100%, nothing could stop me. Until my class reunion kept on going and I left the after party at 5 in the morning. Yeah, didn’t make it.

My shoulder is still acting up. Ironically it’s better when riding now than off the bike, but the doctor told me to rest it for two more weeks. The Bikerly Effect is strong in this one, at the moment. Friday we’re in for a treat with our bicycle factory tour, yum yum.

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Jim

I can relate to the bikerly effect, having the flu past coupla days. Speedy recovery friend. Can’t wait for your winter adventures.
Velocodger

31 degrees again here in Sacramento today. Picnics no problem, but our cyclocross races are a little boring without the wet and cold. Good luck with your shoulder injury. I remember not sleeping on the dislocated shoulder side for a few months. Time will heal. In the meantime we’ll all enjoy your posts!
Anssi Moilanen

Should’ve been there. Someone (Pouta) did a backflip with a cc bike.
Seriously, he did!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/helmut_rec/sets/72157625019367833/with/5072695547/
Markus Varha

They started today, below zero and I still managed to overdress. At least I’m riding again! :)
Markus Varha

Thanks! You’re right that you need some mud to have the complete CC experience :)
Markus Varha

Sheesh! The things people manage to do. He actually did it a few times and landed it perfectly every time.

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