End of the Season

Well it is finally here. Cross season in my house is at an end. Whew what a run. 30 races, 18k miles driven and 5 countries visited. What do we have to show for it, 2 national champions, multiple podiums and a group of riders and staff that are totally smoked.

Here are some images from this year. Thanks to Focus Bikes, Rapha, Easton & Giro, SRAM, Feedback Sports, Lemond Fitness, Crank Brothers, Contour and fi:zi;k. Withour you help and support this year would have not been possible.

Enjoy the pics.

 

And then the Kid goes BOOOOOOOM!

Our boy Zach McDonald posted one of the best results in US Cyclocross history today by taking 3rd at the World Cup in Zolder Belgium. He is coming off a dissappointing night a few days ago when he was attempting to bunny hop the barriers and pre-released from his pedal and jacked the landing. In life we always want a "do-over" and Super Z got one today and made it count. 

Well done my brother if you are reading this. I will be busting ass over the next 2 weeks to help you earn your Stars and Bars.

B

Ginger Snaps and G-BOOOOOOM!

Behind THE Barriers Season II Episode 11 from Behind The Barriers on Vimeo.

Redem Thy Self - NOW

Rapha are challenging riders across the globe to go the distance and escape the clutches of holiday indulgence by riding 500 kilometres between the 23rd and 31st of December. Clock your kilometres however you can and then post evidence on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rapharacing

The most compelling entries will win special Rapha prizes.

Just like last year there will be a coveted Festive 500 roundel, please email festive@rapha.cc when you have completed your 500km with a link or picture of your proof of performance.

You can also log your kilometres with our friends Strava:
strava.com/challenges/rapha-festive-500 (registration goes live on December 16th)

Entry:

• Facebook - 'Like us' and post your photos and captions to our page.
• Twitter - 'Follow us' (@rapharacing) and hashtag #rapha500 on your tweet with a photo and caption.

Additionally:

• Garmin/Strava data counts but will not win prizes alone. We want stories!
• Rollers/turbo trainers are unacceptable.
• Please make sure your name and address is registered at the email above to have a chance of receiving a prize and roundel!

We will be compiling a shortlist in the New Year for your delectation and will announce the winners shortly after that.

A little FOCUS Bikes USA love. Thanks