While most of the team is deep in training mode for the upcoming 2012 race season
(soon to start in early March), Cypress Gorry has been racing hard all
winter as he builds toward the US Cyclocross National Championships
this weekend in Madison, WI.
Gorry focused through the Belgian mud at Azencross Loenhout. -- Photo: Tom Robertson
Not only has Gorry been racing cyclocross consistently in the US over the past few months, he recently returned from the Euro Cross Camp, where he raced half a dozen International and World Cup events throughout the month of December.
One of the many run ups at Namur, France -- Photo: Tom Robertson
Recently interviewed in Cyclocross Magazine.com,
Gorry noted how exciting and popular cyclocross racing is in Europe,
even on the coldest of winter days. He describes his final European race
of the season in Loenhout, Belgium: "What on first glance appears to be
an open flat field actually makes for an incredible race. Many added
features, some of which include a flow section, some jumps, and a
massive rideable flyover, add to the excitement for both the spectators
and the racers. With another large field, the race was very
exciting..."
Mentally focused at the startline at Diegem, Belgium -- Photo: Tom Robertson
This
weekend will be the next big test for Gorry as he faces the best US
junior cyclocross talent at the National Championships in wintery
Wisconsin. With an eye on the World Championship Team selection, Gorry
hopes to land on the podium in Madison and head back to Belgium for
the biggest race of the 2011-2012 season at Cyclocross Worlds in
Koksijde, January 28th.
Coverage of the Junior Cyclocross National Championships can be found on Cyclocross Magazine.com, Cyclingnews.com and Velonews.com. Stay tuned for more exciting news from Madison!
And to really get a taste of world-class cross racing, check out the video recaps of the most recent World Cups and elite European races:
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