2025 St Louis CX season

[Rom]

I will be using this thread to keep a log on my 2025 CX season. You're welcome to follow along. Below is the first YT short of Super Prestige Race 1.

Super Prestige Race 1 Short

EDIT: Added full video with commentary

Full Video

 

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Super Prestige Race #2 Belk Park

Super Prestige Race #2 Belk Park Full Video

 

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Super Prestige #3 Gordon Moore Park

 

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Cosmo Cross

Cat 4/5

Cat 3/4 - First lap

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I bet it's great exercise!

 

[Rom]

I bet it's great exercise!

Little riding, little running, always heavy breathing and trying not to puke!

 

[Shawn Gossman]

Little riding, little running, always heavy breathing and trying not to puke!

How do you feel the next day? More specifically, the next day after the first race of the year?

 

[Rom]

How do you feel the next day? More specifically, the next day after the first race of the year?

Really depends on the race. Some are bumpy, sometimes you crash, these things happen and can really affect how you feel the day after. Typically, if I race more than once over the weekend I will take the Monday off, but if not I will hit it hard for like 30-40 minutes on Monday.

The first race of the year is a crapshoot for sure. There is absolutely no way you can be prepared for your first race of the season, as you can't practice cx racing. Being fully on the limit and having to make smart decisions and take choice lines 30 times a lap for 40 minutes straight takes some adjustment for sure.