The Cyclocross World Championships were held this weekend in the Netherlands. If you haven't heard of cyclocross, it is one of the most fun things to do on your bike while feeling like your heart and lungs are about to explode. And did I mention that some of the best riders in the world are right here in the Pacific Northwest?
The racer in the photo above is Ann Knapp, she is from Des Moines Washington and placed 9th in the Elite Women's race today. She was the top US woman, finishing just ahead of Lyne Besssette (of Canada). Lynn dominated Women's cyclocross in the US this year.
Ann is a great rider and an even greater person. She is always cheering people on and encouraging them to do better. My dad got to know her pretty well while he was rehabing from a broken collarbone last year (that is an entirely different story and I have to take partial credit - blame? - for that accident).
The top US Men's finisher was Jonathan Page. This was his third or fourth year of racing in Europe and he has consistently been a top 20 finisher in the European races this year.
Read more about this at Cycling News or Velo News
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