Key Takeaways
- The cyclocross season has delivered a full slate of high-level racing, including Continental and National Championships in the United States and Europe.
- American cyclists have claimed top honors in their respective categories, including Andrew Strohmeyer, Lizzy Gunsalus, Henry Coote, Mia Aseltine, Noah Scholnick, and Aida Linton.
- The USA Cycling National Championships were held in Fayetteville, Ark., with Ethan Brown and Kira Mullins earning national titles in the junior categories.
- The Team USA roster for the World Championships in Hulst includes a talented group of cyclists, including Andrew Strohmeyer, Lizzy Gunsalus, and Vida Lopez de San Roman.
- Cyclocross is not an Olympic discipline and is fully funded by generous contributions to the MudFund.
Introduction to the Cyclocross Season
The cyclocross season has once again delivered a full slate of high-level racing, beginning with Continental and National Championships in the United States before shifting to an intense European racing block over the holidays. The season will culminate with the World Championships in Hulst, where the best cyclists from around the world will gather to compete for the top prize. In November, the Pan American Cyclocross Championships were held in Washington, D.C., where American cyclists claimed top honors in their respective categories. This marked a strong start to the season for American cyclists, who would go on to achieve great things in the following months.
Pan American Cyclocross Championships
The Pan American Cyclocross Championships were a major success for American cyclists, with Andrew Strohmeyer, Lizzy Gunsalus, Henry Coote, Mia Aseltine, Noah Scholnick, and Aida Linton all riding to Pan American titles. These victories marked a strong start to the season for American cyclists and set the tone for the rest of the year. Gunsalus and Coote carried this momentum into December, backing up their Pan American victories with wins at the USA Cycling National Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. This was a impressive achievement, and it showed that these cyclists were in top form and ready to take on the best in the world.
USA Cycling National Championships
The USA Cycling National Championships were held in Fayetteville, Ark., and saw Ethan Brown and Kira Mullins earn national titles in the junior categories. This was a major achievement for these young cyclists, and it marked a bright future for American cyclocross. Brown and Mullins proudly racing in the Stars and Stripes throughout their European campaigns, and they will be looking to make a big impact at the World Championships in Hulst. The USA Cycling National Championships were a major success, and they provided a platform for American cyclists to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the country.
European Racing Block
Vida Lopez de San Roman has focused her season on European racing, where she’s delivered career-best performances, highlighted by a 13th-place finish at the World Cup in Gavere. This was a major achievement, and it showed that Lopez de San Roman is a force to be reckoned with in the world of cyclocross. The team is ready to give it their all in Hulst at the end of the month, and they will be looking to make a big impact at the World Championships. The European racing block has been intense, with many of the world’s top cyclists competing in a series of high-level races. American cyclists have been competing against the best in the world, and they have been holding their own.
Team USA Roster
The Team USA roster for the World Championships in Hulst is a talented group of cyclists, including Andrew Strohmeyer, Lizzy Gunsalus, and Vida Lopez de San Roman. This team has been selected based on their performances throughout the season, and they will be looking to make a big impact at the World Championships. The team includes a mix of experienced and young cyclists, and they will be looking to learn from each other and work together to achieve their goals. The Team USA roster is as follows: Andrew Strohmeyer, Lizzy Gunsalus, Anna Megale, Calvin Conaway, Henry Coote, Ryan Drummond, Mia Aseltine, Lidia Cusack, Vida Lopez de San Roman, Kaya Musgrave, Alyssa Sarkisov, Katherine Sarkisov, Lyllie Sonnemann, Ethan Brown, Matthew Crabbe, Jacob Hines, Porter Melvin, Noah Scholnick, Tessa Beebe, Graden Daume, Aida Linton, Kira Mullins, and Ada Watson.
Conclusion and Funding
Cyclocross is not an Olympic discipline, and therefore, it is fully funded by generous contributions to the MudFund. This means that the sport relies on donations to support the team and provide them with the resources they need to compete at the highest level. Consider making a donation to the MudFund to support the team and help them achieve their goals. The cyclocross season has been a major success, with American cyclists achieving great things and competing against the best in the world. The World Championships in Hulst will be the final major event of the season, and the Team USA roster will be looking to make a big impact and bring home some medals. With the support of the MudFund and the generosity of donors, the team will be able to compete at the highest level and achieve their goals.
