Ellen Noble (Aspire Racing) is our guest for episode 34 of Crosshairs Radio. And it's a good one. A really good one.

I know I'm not alone in saying I've been a fan of Ellen's since her days with Trek Cyclocross Collective. It's astounding to think that having raced cyclocross for only five years, after coming over from mountainbiking, she is already one of the fastest women in the United States. But once you hear her talk about trying to make herself suffer so hard she bleeds out of her eyeballs, you'll understand how Ellen Noble has succeeded at pretty much everything she tries.

In our conversation we talk about her recent stint racing on the road and the mixed emotions that accompanied some great results. We also talked about joining Jeremy Powers' Aspire Racing team and what the future holds. But what was really cool, was getting into the topics that don't always come up on this show. We talked about the harsh reality of living in a social media spotlight, especially when one of your most emotionally painful moments in racing goes viral. We delved into the benefits of working with a sports psychologist and how that's not only helped Ellen's racing but also her overall mental outlook.

Truly an interesting conversation that I know you will come away from with a good feeling. Make sure to follow Ellen on Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat at @EllenLikesBikes.

Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer.

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The UCI released updated rules for cyclocross this week and the They Don't Do That In Europe crew of Scott Dedenbach, Mr. David Palan and Bill Schieken take an hour to hash out all of the changes. We compiled questions, did research, conferred with experts (really!), explained away all controversy, and got it 100 percent right ...  maybe 98 percent. If you want to follow along with the discussion, all of the rule changes and clarifications are available in an easy to read format, here: http://www.cxhairs.com/2016/06/14/uci-releases-updated-cyclocross-rules-and-regulations/.

Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer.

Crosshairs Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Check out  www.wideanglepodium.com, listen to the shows, and consider becoming a member.

Please subscribe to Crosshairs Radio  and all of the Wide Angle Podium shows on iTunes, if that’s how you consume podcasts. Also, rate and review on iTunes, even if it’s not the way you consume podcasts.You can follow the show on Twitter at @crosshairsradio. You can follow me, @cxhairs,  on Instagram and Twitter. Have a question, comment, complaint or general inquiry? Hit us up at feedback@cxhairs.com.

You can follow Scott Dedenbach (@cyclocrossnet) at https://twitter.com/cyclocrossnet

You can follow Mr. David Palan (David_Palan) at https://twitter.com/David_Palan

We are calling episode 32 of Crosshairs Radio "The Sampler Plate," because there is a little bit of everything on this episode and all of it is awesome. We start off the show by checking in with Jeremy Powers who gives an update on what he's up to and also gives some insight into the season ahead for him and his Aspire Racing program. But the main reason to have Jeremy on was to talk about the upcoming Jeremy Powers Washington DC Cyclocross Camp, which we would love to see you attend. For more information on this year's camp please visit: www.bikereg.com/jeremy-powers-dc-cross-camp.

Also on the show is Junior World Cyclocross Champion, Jens Dekker. At only 17 years old, Jens is not only a star in the sport but he's also a great interview. Unfortunately, the sound quality on this one is not where I want it to be. It's listenable and may even be better quality than a lot of other podcasts you are used to, but we like to set the bar high and want to do better. So just to be sure you don't miss out on any of  the conversation, the transcript of the chat is available at www.cxhairs.com.

After Jens we talk to yet another World Champ! Evie Richards, the U23 Cyclocross World Champ joins us for a quick chat. This was originally a video interview I shot in La Bresse, France, before the last round of World Cup cross country mountainbike races. My original plan was to show some highlights of Evie on course in a nice video package. But I missed her in practice and only have race footage, which I can't show because of rights issues.

Also on the show is Tom Meeusen!! I've wanted to talk to this guy for some time and he did not disappoint. Super nice and a pleasure to talk to. Along with Richards I hope to have these two back for longer conversations. Like the Richards interview, this was also originally shot for video.

We close out the show with a segment produced by JB Hancock on Australian cyclocross. JB is joined by Scott Dedenbach of the Cyclocross Network and TDDTIE fame and Sean Cooley, editor of Australian Cyclocross Magazine.

Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer.

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We are back with another episode from the basement. For Crosshairs Radio episode 31, Taylor "Slinger" Jones and Kevin "CX Shark" Hays join Bill for an update on everything going on in cyclocross news. We go in-depth into the recent transfer news from Telenet Fidea concerning Lars van der Haar and Eli Iserbyt. Get hung up on what it is cyclocross managers actually do. And spend more time than you may be comfortable with discussing World Cup cross country mountainbiking.

Thanks as always for tuning in. If this is your first time listening, you can explore the rest of our episodes here. You can support the show and this site by checking out our swag at www.crosshairscycling.com/shop. Also visit www.cyclocrossbook.com to get your copy of Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer.

Crosshairs Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Check out  www.wideanglepodium.com, listen to the shows, and consider becoming a member.

Please subscribe to Crosshairs Radio  and all of the Wide Angle Podium shows on iTunes, if that’s how you consume podcasts. Also, rate and review on iTunes, even if it’s not the way you consume podcasts.You can follow the show on Twitter at @crosshairsradio. You can follow me, @cxhairs,  on Instagram and Twitter. Have a question, comment, complaint or general inquiry? Hit us up at feedback@cxhairs.com.

Taylor Jones is on Twitter at @jtaylorjones

Kevin Hays is on Twitter at @cxshark

For episode 30 of Crosshairs Radio we bring you another installment of They Don't Do That In Europe. Scott and David join the show to talk about the recent technological fraud decision handed down by the UCI, Telenet-Fidea's move to Trek, Lars van der Haar's Paris Roubaix debut, Lars Boom's possible full-time cyclocross return, Vermeersch news, Wout's power numbers and more.

You can follow Scott Dedenbach on Twitter at @cyclocrossnet

You can follow David Palan at @david_palan

Thanks for listening and please check out everything we do at www.cxhairs.com.

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On episode 29 of Crosshairs Radio, our guest is Katie Compton. Twelve-time U.S. Cyclocross National Champion, 100+ UCI wins, 20+ World Cup wins, Katie Compton is the greatest North American cyclocrosser ever. And one of the best to ever toe a line in the sport of cyclocross anywhere in the world.

Over the past few seasons, Katie has been dealing with myriad health issues that had her not having fun racing and thinking about retirement. Now that she has figured out what was happening, and how to prevent it, Compton is rejuvenated and excited about the upcoming season.

We talk about the past year, the future, and also discuss the state of European and U.S. racing. Katie also has some great advice for new racers and for those trying to break into that top tier of professional cyclocross.

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On episode 28 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to Red Truck Garneau cyclocross racer Michael van den Ham. The van den Hammer won the 2013 U23 Canadian Cyclocross National Championship and finished fourth in 2015 in the elite race. He is a racer who is right on the cusp of joining the elite level of racers at the top of North American UCI C1 racing. On Crosshairs Radio he shares stories with us of growing up and racing in Canada, the trial by fire of New England cyclocross and his adventures in Europe.

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On Episode 27 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to American Classic pro, Robert Marion. If you aren't familiar with Robert's story, it's a great one. We go through his days as an out of shape 260 pound former offensive lineman in North Carolina, and how he transformed into a top endurance mountainbike racer before spending his energy racing cyclocross at the highest level. It's a story of a guy who is driven to succeed no matter what obstacles are placed in front of him. As you will hear, Robert Marion is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet.

After our conversation we have a short bonus chat with Adam Myerson who is starting his own podcast, The Myerson Line, on the Wide Angle Podium Network.

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On Episode 26 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to Arley Kemmerer about being a full-time cyclocross racer and full-time lawyer. It was great to chat with Arley. If you aren't familiar with her story it's a fun one to follow. We cover her start in racing, how she balances a law practice and running her own team and how she became one of the top women cyclocross racers in the United States.

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On episode 25 of Crosshairs Radio we welcome Gavin Haley to the show. This episode also marks the first show on the Wide Angle Podium Network. We are excited to be part of the network. It's a great opportunity to give listeners, like you, an opportunity to find and support high-quality, fun podcasts. So go to www.wideanglepodium.com, become a member, check out the shows, and put them all in your ears.

Gavin Haley is a guy who is not a stranger to the Crosshairs family. We've followed his career for the past several years and Gavin has contributed rider journals for CXHairs.com. 

As he quickly approaches his 19th birthday, and after one year as a pro rider for Giant Bicycles, Gavin is making some big life and career decisions. We start out going through his racing history and then move on to what the future holds. It's a good listen, so thanks for tuning in.

You can follow Gavin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gavinhaley/

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Scott, David and Bill get together for the second annual They Don't Do That In Europe awards show. We hand out the TDDIE trophies in seven different categories covering the good, the bad and the muddy from the 2015-2016 cyclocross season.

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Amanda Nauman first joined us on episode 14 to talk about her rise through the ranks of U.S. cyclocross. Since that time, she kept rising and ended up in a place she never thought was possible for this season: racing World Cup events in Europe.

We pick up from where we ended episode 14 with Amanda's success in Texas, her trip to Nationals and her World Cup experience.

You can follow Amanda's Panda POV columns on cxhairs.com at http://www.cxhairs.com/category/pandas-pov/

You can also follow her on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ and Instagram at @Amanda_Panda_.

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Scott Dedenbach and David Palan join Crosshairs Radio for another installment of TDDTIE (They Don't Do That In Europe). We have a lively 90 minute discussion on the Cyclocross World Championship weekend that took place this past weekend in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

The championship weekend was an exciting one with competitive races, drama, mishaps, and controversy. We cover every race, every jump out of your seat and yell at your computer moment, and touch on the controversy, too. 

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For Crosshairs Radio episode 21 it's another edition of the basement tapes with Taylor, Kevin and Elliott from a remote, disclosed location. The 2016 Cyclocross World Championships take place this coming weekend and we offer our thoughts and picks for the five races on tap. 

Joining us for the discussion is Tim Johnson, a guy who actually raced a World Championship at Zolder (both on the road and in cyclocross). Tim brings some great insight to the conversation about the course and top riders who will be competing for the rainbow stripes.

Later in the episode, recurring guest to Crosshairs Radio, Dan Chabanov, joins us to give his picks and thoughts. 

We finish up the 90 minute episode with some music recommendations before sending you on your way.

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Ben Frederick (beyondCX), who we first talked to in episode 9, returns to the basement for a post-season recap. We talk about the ups and downs of his season following our last conversation, the build up to U.S. Cyclocross Nationals, his time in Asheville, and what happens next.

And speaking of what happens next, just remember people, even if he leaves Virginia .. Ben is from the Mid-Atlantic.

Love talking with Ben and look forward to seeing what next season brings.

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It's a bittersweet episode as we welcome Scott Dedenbach and Mr. David Palan from Cyclcross Today onto Crosshairs Radio for a rundown of the U.S. Cyclocross National Championship week.

For the past year I have joined Scott and David for a weekly show on the Cyclocross Network covering U.S. and European 'cross racing that we called They Don't Do That In Europe. Sadly, that show, and Cyclocross Today, recorded its final episode a few days ago. That final episode is a companion piece to this Crosshairs Radio episode and only lasts 13 minutes. I would ask that you go listen to it first and then make your way back here for our discussion. You can find Cyclocross Today Show 49 - Final Show here: https://t.co/Zjsl5b6ybN.

Going forward Scott and David will join Crosshairs Radio for TDDTIE episodes similar to what we have done in the past. So although Cyclocross Today may be done, we will continue on because, you know, we are all part of the cyclocross network.

On this episode we give a rundown of the U23 and Pro races at nationals and share our thoughts on the venue and course.

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For episode 18 of Crosshairs Radio we welcome Richard Sachs to the show. Richard is best known as a bicycle frame builder who has built a reputation as one of the most meticulous, detail-oriented and skilled frame builders working today. 

Richard is immersed in cyclocross both as a racer and team owner. Our conversation concentrates on this side of Richard more than the frame building side. We have a great conversation about how he first discovered bikes, how he entered the business and how he ended up running a team.

Along with Richard, Dan Chabanov joins us once again. This time as a co-host. The three of us have a great conversation in Dan's hotel room during a rainy Saturday night before the final day of racing at the 2016 U.S. Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville, N.C.

You can learn more about Richard Sachs at www.richardsachs.com and www.richardsachscyclocross.com. He is on Twitter at @rscycles. Dan Chabanov is on Twitter and Instagram at @danchabanov. 

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Elliott, Kevin, Taylor and Bill gather in the cxhairs basement studio for a round-table discussion about recent European cyclocross races and the upcoming U.S. Cyclocross Nationals in Asheville, N.C. 

Midway through the show we are stumped by an omission on one of the cyclocross nationals registered rider list and call in Cyclocross Network's Scott Dedenbach to help set the record straight. Scott then sticks around to help us pick the podiums in most of the elite races.

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