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In Episode 1 of Season 5, Matt, Bruce and Neil are back to preview the new cyclocross season.  They talk through the implications of the bumper World Cup... the 6 round National Trophy... and the Masters' Worlds to be held in the UK later this year.

They look back on the highlights of the career of Jolien Vescheuren, who sadly lost her battle with brain cancer over the summer, and they also discuss their thoughts on the failed doping test that ended the career of Katie Compton abruptly.

In the Laatste Ronde, they look forward to the upcoming races in Gieten, Bredene and Beringen and give all the information they have on the first round of the National Trophy at Derby.

Most importantly Neil introduces the CCNTSRC - the Crosscast National Trophy Stage Race Competition, a kind of hybrid of the X2O scoring to the National Trophy races, but with fewer ducks.

The Crosscast S5E01 - Season Five is here!

In Episode 11 of Season 4 Neil and Matt say farewell to a season that almost didn't happen for the elite riders and fizzled out for the grass roots scene.  However, they agree that despite the disruption, the pro and televised racing has been excellent entertainment, and the season-long narrative the most intriguing for years across all series.

They talk through the emotionally charged end of the Superprestige series from Middelkirke where Aerts won the elite men's series despite Sweeck taking the race win under the closest scrutiny from the team, and Brand did what she needed to complete the series despite Betsema taking the win.  They are delighted to see the snow for the final two rounds of the X20 series where every second really did count for the elite women's competition with the whole series being won by just 5 seconds by Brand after a committed two races seeing her dig deep, but meaning that she won every competition of the year.

Neil is also delighted to have new namesake in Niels Vanderputte, who took the Brussels podium after a skills showcase on the snow and ice.

And in the Laatste Ronde they look forward to the 2021-2022 world cup with a rammed season of dates including a Stateside block and some back-to-back events in Europe.

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The Crosscast S4E11 - Season's End

In Episode 10 of Season 4 Neil, Bruce, and Matt focus on the thrills and spills, the dreams that came true and the nightmare races, that came from the 2021 World Championships in Ostende.  

In this strange season with no Dutch National Championships the rest of the world held back to allow the Dutch squad to fight it out and be awarded a clean sweep of rainbow jerseys.

The Crosscasters debate whether strategy or body composition had a bigger effect on the racing, and despair at the career changing flyover that saw two of the main U23 contenders have serious slippage that could have cost them the title and a vital element of a pro-rider's palmares.  

Despite Neil trying to avoid it, they also give the results of The Crosscast Podium Predictions and congratulate the winner of the listeners competion and the best predictions from within the studio.

And in the Laatste Ronde, they look forward to the last big races of the year due to come from Middelkerke, Lille and Brussels (if they don't get cancelled).

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S4E10 The end of the world(s)

In Episode 9 of Season 4 Bruce, Matt and Neil review the racing from Hamme and Overijse, the last test of the legs before the World Champs next week.  The close racing at the front of the men's elite with a 1-1 score draw between Van Aert and Van der Poel, and 2-0 for Alvarado but a very timely and consistent rise to form for Bakker.  And was Overijse worthy of being a world cup course?... (spoiler: yes it was flippin awesome).

And finally in crosstalk, Neil expresses his angst at the potential unethical treatment of giant rubber duckies being lashed down in sight of a giant lake but forbidden to swim in it.  

In the Laastse Ronde they preview the 21-22 UK National Trophy and National Champs and of course the upcoming World Championships from Oostende.  They unpick the course that is a lot more subtle than huge bridges and huge sand sections.  And where is the crucial point to be ahead to win a new jersey?  Is the bridge the crucial landmark, or too far out?  Is there too much running to keep a leading group together?  

They give their predictions and YOU CAN JOIN IN TOO THIS YEAR!!! Check the link here https://tinyurl.com/crosscastwc21

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The Crosscast S4E09 - Worlds preview

In Episode 8 of Season 4 Matt and Neil look back over 5 days of New Year racing that contained 4 races, including 4 wins (or was it 5?) for Mathieu Van Der Poel (and David), and career best wins for Vas finishing on the top step twice.  

They talk about how lessons in sprints and lunges are in order after top positions being decided in the final few cm three times over.  

At Bredene they applaud the have-a-go attitudes of White and Franck; at Baal they disagree on how similar the conditions were to previous editions and talk, at length, on the old chestnut of appropriate race durations; at Gullegem they enjoyed the fun mini-features and Adams' spirit; at Hulst-not-Hulst they agree that the course was uninspired but what an amazing ride from a flawless Betsema.  

Two quiz questions to look out for (can you do better than Matt?)... and who was it that gave Vos and Van Aert a Christmas project of respraying a couple of frames in the garage and finishing off with a packet of letraset?

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The Crosscast S4E08 - Happy 2021!

In Episode 7 of Season 4, Neil and Matt update on the latest big races of the Kerstperiode - Zolder and Dendermonde.

A contrasting pair of races with Zolder keeping to a classic course with another fast and flowing event, and Dendermonde being visited for the first time.  They debate exactly how we got to having a World Cup on such a quagmire as Dendermonde, but recognise some fantastic performances from the likes of Pieterse, Honsinger, Turner and Mein.  They also discuss course design in terms of rider safety for both events.

In the Laatste Ronde, they are joined by Cero - Cycle Division's Finn Mansfield to help preview the upcoming races at Bredene, Baal, Gullegem and Hulst, all of which he raced last year.... although the Hulst race this year is not actually coming from Hulst.  

They discuss some of the unique features of each venue including the mini flyover for cats at Gullegem, and the downhill whoops at Baal.  

With 4 races in 5 days it is going to be a busy new year.

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The Crosscast S4E07 - Mid Kerstperiode

In Episode 6 of Season 4 Matt and Neil give a brief update and review of the recent series of cyclocross races on the continent, a series that has had ace race after ace race.  

They talk about the fabulous racing at Namur, who was riding like a machine at robotland, and the heeby jeeby drops at Herentals.  

And of course they mark a key result where van Aert won ahead of van der Poel for the first time since the Valkenburg world champs in Feb 2018.

Looking forwards they give as much info as there is (not a lot) about the upcoming World Cup in Dendermonde, and note that logistical difficulties could mean a depleted British squad.

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The Crosscast - S4E06 Christmas update

A Christmas special!  In Episode 5 of Season 4 friend of the show and The Cyclocross Bible author Alex Forrester dives into the pits for an in-depth interview with Trinity Racing's Cameron Mason.

We have had the show waiting for a few weeks and it was recorded just between Cam's European Championships' U23 podium, and his broken collarbone collected at Merksplas: https://twitter.com/camerooney_/status/1330557887987519490?s=20

Don't forget to follow Alex at The Cyclocross Bible https://www.facebook.com/cxbible/

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The Crosscast S4E5 - Cameron Mason Special

In Episode 4 of Season 4 Neil and Matt come back after a break from recording to review what has been an exciting season so far in the European pro-ranks, but decimated elsewhere.  Neil gives his impressions of Tabor, after making the most complicated trip of his life in order to be at the race as tech support for two of the GB squad.  

They talk through who has class this year across all categories, not only including the winners of Pidcock, Bäckstedt, Mein, and Brand, but also quality performances further down the field such as Pieterse, Honsinger, Turner, and Sweek.  

They dive into the pits with Amira Mellor, who gives us insight on her journey over the past few seasons, and returning to better form than ever in 2020.  

In the Laatste Ronde they look forward to what promises to be another EPIC Namur this weekend hosting a strong and sizeable GB squad, and also look forward to Zolder on Boxing Day.  They also reflect on the loss of races such as Diegem... and even Spa!

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The Crosscast - S4E4 Tabor and Pidcock coming good

The Crosscast S4E03 - Muddy Milnthorpe wishing for a washer

All the cyclocross news including reviews of the latest races, guests in the pits and previews of all the upcoming action from the other side of the tape.


In Episode 3 of Season 4 Matt is fresh back from commentating on the World Champs MTB and is clearly still buzzing from an uncharacteristically muddy edition.  Neil is clearly buzzing from his excel wizardry on getting the first ever CVV standings calculated.  Most importantly they review the first round of the British Cycling National Trophy from Milnthorpe, both in terms of it as an event considering the situation that we find ourselves in mid-pandemic, and also as a concept as we look to the future.  Since recording it has been announced that 03 October 2020 (Day 1 of Milnthorpe) was the wettest day ever recorded in the UK! https://blog.metoffice.gov.uk/2020/10/16/rainfall-on-uks-wettest-day-on-record-could-have-more-than-filled-loch-ness/

They also review the first of the major European races including the favourite of Gieten, and dive into the pits with up and coming U23 Amy Perryman of Montezuma's Race Team, who was racing in The Netherlands.

And in the Laatste Ronde they update on the status of the UK and International calendar as it stands, but who knows what to expect over the next few months.  

And in case you're wondering, the CVV 'Crosscast Virtual Victor' is our very own version of the DVV, where, just for fun, we will use the National Trophy timings to give an overall position for the whole season based on elapsed time.  

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The Crosscast S4E03 - Muddy Milnthorpe wishing for a washer

In Episode 2 of Season 4, Neil, Matt and Bruce start to look forward to the 2020-2021 cyclocross season, as it stood on 11 September.  They look back at how the cx riders have been doing over the summer, including Wout van Aert winning more stages of the Tour de France than he won cx races last season... and Tom Pidcock winning more stages of the Baby Grio than he won cx races last season (as well as the overall).

They talk updates on teams that they can discuss, like Trek Factory Racing's dream team of Munro, Neff, Richards, Harnden and wonder whether they could achieve a clean sweep of rainbow stripes.  They also hint at team news at IKO Crefan and Bruce's new team that will capable of achieving at lot.

Looking towards the upcoming season they give a brief overview of the international series that are ready to go, and give all the details relating to the UK National Trophy.  They dive into the pits with friend of the show, Dave Haygarth who gives you all you need to know about round 1 at Milnthorpe.  They also explain why the trophys are not UCI races this year.

And finally, Neil is clearly still cooped up, because he announces the Crosscast's very own CVV competition, rivaling the DVV in terms of status*, and making 15th century parallels with the upcoming battles in Kent, Lancaster, and York.

(*not strictly true)

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The Crosscast S4E2 - Cross is here

In the first episode of Season 4, Neil, Matt and Bruce give the lowdown on the lockdown including what they have been up to in the months since the last show during which time the world has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

Recording from home, they review the status of each of the regional leagues in the UK (as of 12 June 2020); the status of the National Trophy is also addressed with an update of where things stand for each of the rounds.  The issues and difficulties facing organisers are debated, perhaps giving insight into why there is no news from some of the key events that we would usually be looking forward to at this time of year.  

They wonder how the rammed and planned September / October MTB, road, cross calendars can be achieved, with all-rounders needing to choose between classics, and fans (and sponsors) having to make difficult decisions of which races to follow.  

Looking forwards they discuss what might happen and what might not for the 2020-2021 season and how they will get their fill of off-road cycling in the next few months.

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S4E01 - Lockdown lowdown

In the final episode of Season 4, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the final DVV and Superprestige races of the season, seeing a key win from Van Aert, and evidence that 'sprinters win on confidence' even in CX, with Alvarado continuing her outstanding record along the finishing straight in 2020.

They review the issue of Manon Bakker being fired from Experza after racing on non-sponsor wheels.  They also discuss the classic camera shots and whether it is not necessary for race organisers to have a cablecam and a JCB... and explain why Lars van der Haar is a mental arithmetic whizz.

In the Laatste Ronde they look forward to next season's National Trophy and discuss the implications of it being just 5 rounds, the loss of HSBC sponsorship, and how World Cup clashes will affect riders.  They also have the latest on the new rounds, diving into the pits with Mark Deakin, the organiser of the Taunton race that few outside of the South West will have raced.  

R1: Westmorland County Showground, Milnthorpe: 3-4 October
R2: Moorways, Derby: 24-25 October
R3: Cyclopark, Kent: 7-8 November
R4: Pontispool Sports Centre, Taunton: 21-22 November
R5: York Cycle Sport, York: 12-13 December
National Champs: The South of England Showground, Crawley: 9-10 January

Don't forget to subscribe for next year's shows!  

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The Crosscast S3E14 - Season's End and Trophy 2020-21

Wowzers what a mega show… what a mega lineup!...

In Episode 13 of Season 3, Neil, Matt and Bruce are joined by Nikki Brammeier in the studio where they review the World Championships that came from Dubendorf in Switzerland.  They review all of the races, and also ponder whether riders would be better motivated if they were awarded goodie bags for participating.  They chat through the issues with the course, and for spectators, and how it changed from day to day.

They join Ben Goddard On The Ground, who chats with the legend Sven Nys, and future legends Millie Couzens, Rory McGuire, Cameron Mason and Evie Richards.  Matt dives into the pits with the two British podium finishers Anna Kay and Tom Pidcock.  

The most important competition of the year is of course… who is the best at predicting the winners - did you do any better?

In the Laatste Ronde, they look forward to the recently announced world cups for 2020-2021 to question whether this is really 'world' at all and hear views from Sven Nys.  And finally they preview the end of the DVV and Superprestige series with Nikki and Bruce, who have both raced all of the key venues in recent years.

...and do you reckon that Ida Brammeier can follow the example of Thibault Nys in following their parents to cyclocross stardom? 😁

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S3E13 World Champs with Nikki Brammeier, Nys, Pidcock, Kay, Richards, Mason, Couzens, McGuire

In Episode 12 of Season 3, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the final round of the World Cup that came from Hoogerheide.  The men's race went to form meaning that Toon Aerts retained the title of World Cup winner.  The women's race was fabulously drama packed right until the line and saw Brand take the win ahead of Worst and Cant, after an arguably tactical disaster from Alvarado.  That means Worst ended up victorious in the World Cup overall.

They mull over the controversial topic of the return of Betsema and the impact it has had in the world of CX, and also touch on the touchy topic of funding for the GB Cycling Team.  

On the day that the new contract with Tormans is announced Matt dives into the pits with the sensational Thomas Mein, after another super season.  

The main focus of the show is, of course, the Laaste Ronde, where the 6 World Champs races are previewed.  We reckon that we are probably the most informed outlet anywhere for the ones to watch in the Junior Women's category.  The team also give their views on who is looking strong for Switzerland and make predictions across all categories… can you do any better?

And finally, they dive into the pits for some Wyman wisdom from on-the-ground at the venue to see how it's looking, how steep are those flyovers, how squidgy is the ground, and how tricky are the turns.

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The Crosscast S3E12 - World Champs Preview Show

In Episode 11 of Season 3, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the British National Championships from Shrewsbury that saw an expected win from Tom Pidcock, a composed second from Ben Tulett, and an excellent third from Cam Mason.  Hattie Harnden took an awesome win excelling again in the mud ahead of Beth Crumpton with Anna Kay rounding out the podium.  Tom and Hattie dive into the pits for a quick post-race catch up.

National Champs from elsewhere in Europe are reviewed, as is the penultimate World Cup from Nommay with its head-to-head, shout-at-the-screen moments right to the finish for both elite men and women's categories.

And in the Laaste Ronde, they preview Hoogerheide and wonder Hoo is going to take the women's title which is still wide open, and whether the likely men's World Cup winner is able to take a race win.  Helen Wyman joins in as usual, giving her 100 seconds on the racer's view of the Netherlands race.

Did you know that it was only a second-ever elite podium for Cameron Mason (kudos in the Facebook comments if you know where he got his first-ever elite podium 😉)?

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The Crosscast S3E11 - National Champs, Nommay and preview of Hoogerheide

In Episode 10 of Season 3, Neil and Bruce review the bumper Kerstperiode over the Christmas and New Year break.  Neil was out in Belgium and on the ground for most of the races, and so we hear comment from up close to the tape, as well as from the pits.  They talk through the Zolder World Cup, Wout's return at the DVV from Loenhout with the iconic oopsie whoopsies, the mega Diegem Superprestige night race, New Year new kit new shampoo from Baal, and the back-to-school Uni race from Brussels... and they refuse to even acknowledge the spiral of doom.  They wonder where Iserbyt found his leg warmers and where the Telenet Baloise Lions jerseys have gone from the front of the men's field.  They also give thoughts on the successful Helen 100 Junior Women's DVV with the future (and let's face it current) talent of US riders Madigan Munro and Lizzy Gunsalus, the well known and former Crosscast guest Zoe Backstedt, and Fem Van Empel (NL).  Huw Williams dives into the pits with Anna Kay and Beth Crumpton as they prepare for the National Champs.  

And in the Laaste Ronde Matt Payne dives into the pits to chat with Helen Wyman to get a regular 100s on the next world cup from Nommay, and they preview the imminent UK National Champs from Shrewsbury.  Would you bet against Pidcock and Kay, the strongest favorites for years?  Jersey-tastic.  

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S3E10 - Kerstperiode 

In Episode 9 of Season 3, the focus shifts from sand to mud.  Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the action from the National Trophy Finale in York that saw Gianni Siebens and Hattie Harnden take the races in tough muddy conditions, while Gosse VanderMeer and Ffion James secured their series titles.  They dive into the pits with Gosse to talk tech with Hunt wheels, tyres and to talk about his season and future plans.

They review the historical race from Ronse that served up its usual comedy corners but saw Aerts break VanderPoel's streak of cyclocross wins in style, and Alvarado continue with her winning form.

And hot (or should that be cold) off the press they review an epic event at Namur where the weather conditions made an already challenging course even tougher with several riders having hard crashes and suffering in the cold.

And in the Laaste Ronde they dive into the pits to chat with Helen Wyman to get a regular 100s on the next world cup from Zolder, and preview the Christmas block of races from Louenhout, Diegem, Baal and Brussels.  

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The Crosscast S3E9 - Trophy finale York with Gosse, Namur & Ronse reviewed

In Episode 8 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the sandy action from Pembrey, the penultimate round of the National Trophy that saw a season reviving ride from Gosse VanDerMeere.  They talk through Koksijde and the impressive rides, not only for the win, and they also review Zonhoven which was a classic, even by Zonhoven's standards.

They dive into the pits with Cyclocross Bible author Alex Forrester to get all the details from Mol and review not only the technically challenging course but the challenge of sliding along tarmac in the big races.
https://howtorideabike.co.uk/the-cyclocross-bible/

And in the Laaste Ronde they dive into the pits to chat with Helen Wyman to get a regular 100s on the next world cup from Namur with its heeby jeeby descents and technical challenges.  They also transition from Namur to manure with a preview of 'sliding in a cow field' Ronse.

Finally they give a preview of the National Trophy in York where the elite men's series is still wide open.  They talk points, and how deep they go in the series and how hard they are to win.  Matt talks about the challenges of the course with Phil Ingham, who seems to have put together a fitting end to a very close season.  

You might also ask whether Matt's puppy left him any sausages for his tea.

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The Crosscast S3E8 - Pembrey Koksijde & Zonhoven; York Namur & Ronse previewed

In Episode 7 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the action from recent events including the European championships coming from Italy which saw an old-school muddy course.  They also talk through the Tabor World Cup and Hamme weekend double with its double winners in double events.  

They don't neglect the awesome racing that occurred in Crawley with the strongest field in the UK for years and consider the merits of occasional stars picking up the big points, and try to work out who makes the steps in the run ups.  

And in the Laaste Ronde they dive into the pits to chat with Helen Wyman to get a regular 100s on the next world cup from Koksijde which coincides with the most Koksijde-esque venue in the UK this season - Pembury.  They also look forward to Mol, and Zonhoven.  So that's two sandy races followed by another couple of sandy races.  I hope you've brought your bucket and spade.

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S3E7 

In Episode 6 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the action from an action packed set of races on the Koppenburg that saw some flippin amazing performances from British riders in all categories.  They also review the return of Matthieu van der Poel at Ruddervoorde and debate what this might mean for the rest of the season, and who is actually leading the Elite Men's Superprestige series.  

They dive into the pits with Helen Wyman to get the latest Helen's 100 seconds on the upcoming World Cup in Tabor in the Czech Republic.  They also preview the next round of the DVV in Hamme the following day; it's almost 1000km away on the road but it does have some lovely woods.  

Before those races come the European Champs in Italy with a strong UK contingent and the next round of the National Trophy in Crawley.  Neil, Matt and Bruce give you all the info and what to expect… including the 27 Belgian and Dutch riders expected to make the journey to England.  

And finally, they are geeked-out when Neil drops in the obscure UCI rule about eligibility to race abroad for the highest world-ranked riders, and how it needs to be interpreted (spoiler… they're not 100% sure 😁)!

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The Crosscast S3E6 - Koppenburg, Ruddervoorde, Helen Wyman on Tabor, Euros, Hamme and Crawley

In Episode 5 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the action from the last World Cup in Bern where the course was dramatically improved with a bit of Swiss weather, and of course we saw a podium of personal bests in the women's race, including Anna Kay's first World Cup podium.  They revisit the last two rounds of the Superprestige where the usually muddy Gavere was dry and the usually dry Boom was muddy.  

They also unpack the play from the Scottish Race, the National Trophy in Irvine, where Katie Scott and Gosse van de Meer both brought home hard-earned wins in the hard-blowing wind.  

Finally, in the Laaste Ronde, they preview the upcoming Koppenburgcross, a favourite for British riders, and Ruddervoorde which promises to see a 3-way battle between van der Poel, Iserbyt and Pidcock.

Bruce, we hope you had a nice meal and Neil, we hope you caught your flight!

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The Crosscast S3E5 - Irvine, Gavere, Boom & Bern; World Cup future, Koppenburg & Ruddervoorde

In Episode 4 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce review all the action from a mega Milnthorpe and a gripping Gieten, both of which saw some compelling racing and signs of a brilliant season unfolding.  

They dive into the pits with Trinity Racings' multi world champ Tom Pidcock, and the king of CX on YouTube, Cameron Mason.  They get insights into the Bern course from organiser Christian Roche, and from a rider's view with Helen's 100 seconds, where Helen Wyman tells us all about the thrill and spills from last year. 

Matt drops another Crosscast Exclusive, being able to announce that some of the future rights for the World Cups are transferring to Red Bull TV with a top-notch commentary team.  We understand that it will not be geo-blocked in the UK!  Yay!  😁

And in the Laaste Ronde upcoming races in Boom (remember Matthieu's cross-up?) and Gavere (remember the 2016 Cant / Verschueren head-to-head?) https://youtu.be/_oVx8U69MGM are previewed, as are Bern and Irvine.  Irvine organiser JP joins Matt to give all the details that you need, if you are planning a trip to the Scottish seaside.

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All the cyclocross news including reviews of the Milnthorpe National Trophy, and the start of the Superprestige series in Gieten. Matt dives into the pits with Tom Pidcock and Cameron Mason. Irvine is previewed.

The Crosscast S3E4 - Milnthorpe & Gieten; Pits with Pidcock, Mason, Wyman, Rocha; Irvine, Bern, SPs

In Episode 3 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce catch up on all the action from the first round of the UK National Trophy in Derby where the continental riders didn't have it all their own way, and the Trek World Cup which reminded us of what muddy races can be like.  Both races showed how important it is to get the right equipment for the conditions, and to make sure that you come with a bucket load of skills.

In the pits Matt catches up with Katerina Nash, the current elite World Cup leader, and winner of Trek.  

And in the Laaste Ronde they preview Gieten, the start of the Superprestige series, and give you everything that you need to know about Round 2 of the National Trophy in Milnthorpe.  They join Dave Haygarth in the pits whose tips should give racers a good 10 seconds advantage per lap (…NB not guaranteed 😉).

Don't forget to subscribe in iTunes, your podcast app, and remember that you can also find us on Spotify.

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All the cyclocross news including reviews of the Derby National Trophy, Trek World Cup, and pits with Katerina Nash.  Gieten and Milnthorpe previewed with Dave Haygarth

The Crosscast S3E3 - Derby and Trek reviewed; Kat Nash in the pits; Gieten and Milnthore previews

In Episode 2 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce digest all the action from the epic Three Peaks and unpack what went well and what was a let down, for Bruce and Neil.  They catch up with women's 1-2 and first-timers Kerry MacPhee and Ffion James who are still buzzing with excitement from the race.  

In Crosstalk, they unpack the action from Jinglecross and ask whether this is a sign of things to come and chat through how much Pauwels Sauzen sauce gets value from racing where 'World means World'.  They dive into the pits with the on-form Anna Kay after her outstanding season start.

And in the Laaste Ronde they preview the upcoming World Cup in Trek's back garden and hear the rider's view in Helen's 100 Seconds, with Helen Wyman of course.  

Finally, they talk through the first of this season's National Trophy races in Derby and give you all you need to know if you are coming to race or spectate.  

OK, this show is pretty long but packed with podcast gold from start to finish!

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All the cyclocross news including pits with Ffion James, Anna Kay, Helen Wyman and Kerry MacPhee

The Crosscast S3E2 - 3 Peaks and Jinglecross reviewed; Derby and Trek previewed

In Episode 1 of Season 3, Neil, Matt, and Bruce look forward to all the action coming up in the first few weeks of the 2019-2020 season.  They look back on all the news from the summer and chat through the performance of cross riders who have been out on the road and mountainbikes, and they speculate on form of those who have been absent from summer races.  They discuss the changes to the UK National Trophy and their implications.

In the Laaste Ronde they look forward to the first World Cup of the year at Jinglecross featuring the iconic Mount Crumpet.  Matt puts Helen Wyman in the spotlight with the first of Helen's 100 Seconds, where she gives her view on the upcoming US race in a strict 100s time limit.  

They also discuss what to expect at the Three Peaks Cyclocross which is being raced by both Bruce and Neil this year, as well as Lachlan Morton and Jimmy Whelan, pro riders from EF Education First.  

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All the cyclocross news at the start of the 2019-2020 season.  

The Crosscast S3E1 - Cyclocross is back!  Season preview 19-20, including the Three Peaks and Jingle

In Episode 16 of Season 2, Neil, Matt, and Bruce are joined in the studio by Helen Wyman to review all the action from the end of the season.  In crosstalk, they reminisce on Helen's career as one of the most successful, popular and influential cyclocross riders of her generation, as she retires from professional competition, and her plans for the future of the Helen100.  They also look back on the career of Kevin Pauwels who has also just retired from racing.

Helen gives the inside information on the final races of the season from the DVV and Superprestige finales through to the excitement of the Soudal trials and bunny hop competitions, and that 'krazy golf' course from Hulst.

In the Laaste Ronde, they look forward to next season's calendar and talk scheduling of racing and being a tad exasperated at the clashes and how they will affect the highest level racing, especially in the UK.  They review the venues for the National Trophy and talk through the 'it's not a spoof' World Champs course planned for the dullest flattest part of a country characterised by challenging cyclocross courses in the mountains... and the contrast with what looks like a brilliant venue for the 2019 Europeans, just up the road from Venice, Italy.  

Thanks to all who have supported The Crosscast this season - The Velocast, Awesound, all of our guests, and of course all you listeners.  Already looking forward to Season 3...

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All the cyclocross news at the close of the 18-19 season

The Crosscast S2E16 - End of season review with Helen Wyman in the studio, and 19-20 preview

In Episode 15 of Season 2, Matt has an in depth chat with double World Champion Ben Tulett of @IKO_Beobank and his coach Dean Downing of @downingcycling. Ben, of course, is one of the very best CX riders to come out of the UK but is still only 18. Dean is a former National Champion in his own right, and one of the most successful and inspiring British road racers of the two decades.
They talk about racing and winning at the very highest level, coming back from injury, and whether we will ever get to see Dean pinning on a number and taking to a cross course.  
Next week Matt will be back with Bruce and Neil to wrap up the season, review the highs and lows, and to look forwards to next year's National and International calendar.
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A special show getting up close and personal with Ben and Dean

The Crosscast S2E15 - Crosscast Special - In the pits with Dean Downing and Ben Tulett

In Episode 14 of Season 2, Matt, Bruce and Neil review the action from Bogense World Championships. In crosstalk, they debate whether this was a course worthy of the event and where races were won and lost. Brand's pit mishap is reviewed and a unanimous conclusion is reached. 

They dive into the pits with Cameron Mason @camerooney_ and with Beth Crumpton @BethCrumpton who talk through their experiences in Denmark and their next steps looking forward to next season.

Importantly they unpick who was best at predicting winners, although all can take comfort in the fact that every pick made the podium... and try to work out the last time Wout van Aert raced in team kit.

Finally, in the Laaste Ronde, they look forward to the final events in the Superprestige and DVV series, that are still wide open.  Each race is from a classic venue, but each has a very different character; Bruce brings his experience of racing at previous events.

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All the cyclocross news including a review of the World Champs from Bogense

The Crosscast S2E14 - World Champs Review, Mason and Crumpton, finale of SP and DVV preview

In Episode 13 of Season 2, Matt, Bruce and Neil chat through the last round of the World Cup that was held in Hoogerheide and saw wins from Brand and Van der Poel.  They muse on whether this was really a show of form ahead of the World Championships.  
They dive into the Pits with Katie Compton, one of the most experienced riders and a favorite for a Worlds podium, and with Cameron Mason, who will be racing for the World Champs jersey for the very first time.
Most of the show is spent previewing the World Championships that will be coming from Bogense in Denmark, and there are mixed views on the course and those factors that could affect the racing - not least the weather.  Finally they make their annual predictions for who the winners are going to be… you can join in by going to @TheCrosscast on Twitter and completing the polls.  #SYOTOSOTT

All the cyclocross news including all you need to know before the World Champs in Bogense

The Crosscast S2E13 - World Champs Preview and Predictions, and World Cup completion

In Episode 12 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review all the action from the National Champs in Gravesend.  They are all, frankly, overly gushing in their awe of the level of awesomeness coming through the British CX scene at the moment, and chat through Helen Wyman's move to join Anna Kay at Experza-Footlogix.

They also talk through the action from Pontchateau that saw a World Cup win from Mr Nys, World Cup series wins from Mr Pidcock and Ms Vos, a long-awaited win from Mr van Aert and an inevitable fluffing up of bunny hopping from Mr van der Haar.

In the Laaste Ronde, they preview the upcoming race at Hoogerheide that promises to be an absolute cracker with at least 10 riders in with a chance of a podium depending on the results.

It's been so dry this season so there was no need to dive into the pits this time which means that the show is the shortest for ages.  #SYOTOSOTT

All the cyclocross news including Nat Champs and WC

The Crosscast S2E12 - National Champs round up, Pontchateau and Hoogerheide preview

In Episode 11 of Season 2, we give you another chance to hear the audio from CrosscastTV after Day 2 of the National Championships.  Neil, Matt and Bruce welcome guests:
Tom Pidcock
Hattie Harnden
Anna Kay
Huw Williams
Alex Forrester

Neil also gives a quick preview of Pontchateau.

There are CrosscastTV live shows still available on Facebook:
Show 0 - Mr Strong (don't bother!)
Show 1.1 - Friday preview
Show 1.2 - Friday preview (after the dropout!)
Show 2 - Saturday action
Show 3 - Sunday action (this audio)

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Audio from CrosscastTV

The Crosscast S2E11 - CrosscastTV from National Champs and Neil's Pontchateau preview

In Episode 10 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the Shrewsbury finale of the National Trophy, with the new course layout and the driest January conditions ever known.  They dive into the pits with Bombtrack/HUNT's Gosse van der Meer straight after his elite win, and with Huw Williams course designer for the National Champs.  They preview this weekend's racing and make their predictions for Sunday:

Junior Men:
¦ Askey ¦ Tulett ¦ Young ¦
¦ Askey ¦ Tulett ¦ Young ¦
¦ Askey ¦ Young ¦ Tulett ¦ 

Junior Women:
¦ Flynn ¦ Nelson ¦ Harnden ¦
¦ Flynn ¦ Harnden ¦ Hart ¦
¦ Nelson ¦ Flynn ¦ Baker ¦

U23 Men:
¦ Pidcock ¦ Turner ¦ Tulett ¦
¦ Pidcock ¦ Turner ¦ Mason ¦
¦ Turner ¦ Pidcock ¦ Mason ¦

U23 Women:
¦ Kay ¦ James ¦ Thackray ¦
¦ Kay ¦ James ¦ Wadsworth ¦
¦ Kay ¦ James ¦ Wadsworth ¦

Elite Men:
¦ Pidcock ¦ Turner ¦ Field ¦
¦ Pidcock ¦ Turner ¦ Field ¦
¦ Turner ¦ Pidcock ¦ Field ¦

Elite Women:
¦ Brammeier ¦ Kay ¦ Wyman ¦
¦ Brammeier ¦ Kay ¦ Wyman ¦
¦ Brammeier ¦ Kay ¦ James ¦

...you need to listen to the show to find out who picked which row!  Can you do better?

All the cyclocross news including NT review and NatChamps preview

The Crosscast S2E10 - Review of Shrewsbury NT finale; preview and predictions of NatChamps

In Episode 9 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review 5 (yes 5) cracking events over the Christmas Cross period, including the historic first-ever Junior Women’s race at Loenhout. They dive into the pits with Ben Turner a matter of hours after his win on New Year’s Day in Baal.  They also review the spectacle of Diegem, the night race that combined fabulous racing, drama and that unique venue. They also give all the vital information that you need for the upcoming finale of the National Trophy in Shrewsbury… it’s going to be different so listen up!  They also make predictions of who will win in Shrewsbury.

Yes, this is a long show but we didn’t want to edit Ben Turner, and, to be honest, Neil was poorly over Christmas so we were a little later than planned (what a great excuse for binge watching CX!).  


All the cyclocross news including WC reviews and NT previews

The Crosscast S2E9 – Reviews of Namur & Zolder WCups, & CXMas in BEL; pits w Ben Turner; Shrewsbury

In Episode 8 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the fabulous Ipswich National Trophy in the UK, Zonhoven and Scheldecross, as well as US Nationals mudfest.  They talk how close the UK NT standings are and how most categories are going to go to the final round.  Neil dives into the pits with Zonhoven-diver Alex Forrester (whose CXBible is still available for Christmas delivery!).  They preview the Christmas fixtures in Namur and Zolder and the historical first Junior Women's DVV race coming up at Azencross in Loenhout.  And Neil insists that its classic feature should be called 'oopsie whoopsies' rather than a washboard.

All the cyclocross news including review of Ipswich National Trophy

The Crosscast S2E8 - Reviews of Ipswich & Zonhoven; pits with Alex Forrester and preview of CXmas

In Episode 7 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the York National Trophy in the UK, and the last two World Cups including that icy bank at Tabor and sand at Koksijde. They talk Hamme DVV and implications of that short women's race in the overall. Ben catches up with Yorben Van Tichelt and Hattie Harnden. In the Laaste Ronde, they give you a preview of Zonhoven and everything you need to know about Ipswich... and Fred gives you the essential Flemish that you need for tapeside heckling. 

All the cyclocross news including reviews of York National Trophy and details of NT5 in Ipswich

The Crosscast S2E7 - Reviews of York, Koksijde & Tabor; pits with Yorben and preview of Ipswich

In Episode 6 of Season 2, Neil, Matt and Bruce review the Crawley National Trophy in the UK, all the latest continental racing and the European Championships.  They catch up with Helen Wyman and Flemish with Fred is back!  In the Laaste Ronde they preview upcoming continental racing including Tabor, Hamme and Koksijde as well as give all the essential info for the York National Trophy.

All the cyclocross news including reviews of Crawley National Trophy and details of NT4 in York

The Crosscast S2E6 - Reviews of Crawley, Euros, and Niel; Pits with Helen Wyman and preview of York

In Episode 5 of Season 2 Neil, Matt and Bruce review the recent Superprestige races in Belgium, the World Cup in Switzerland, and the latest National Trophy in Scotland.  They catch up Neon Velo's Ian Field and with British Cycling's Cyclocross development lead, Matt Ellis.  In the Laaste Ronde they preview a packed European schedule and the imminent new National Trophy venue at Crawley.  They also make predictions for the Koppenbergcross which happened the day after recording... you might know the result by now - did anyone get close with their crystal ball?

All the cyclocross news including reviews of Irvine National Trophy and details of NT3 in Crawley

The Crosscast S2E5 - Reviews of Irvine, Boom, Bern; Pits with Ian Field & Matt Ellis; pre Crawley 

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Matt and Neil review the Derby National Trophy and the recent Superprestige at Gieten.  They dive into the pits with Thomas Mein and Alex Forrester who talks about his new book, The Cyclocross Bible.  Finally they preview the upcoming races in Boom, and the new venue at Bern in Switzerland.  They also muse on where Bruce has gotten to...

All the cyclocross news including reviews of the Derby National Trophy and final details of the Irvine sand-fest

The Crosscast S2E4 - Reviews of Derby National Trophy, Gieten. Mein and Forrester. Upcoming WC & SP

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Neil Bruce and Matt review the first two World Cups in the USA and talk about the Three Peaks and future plans with Nick Craig.  Evie Richards dives into the pits after her two U23 World Cup wins.  The first round of the 2018-19 National Trophy at Derby is previewed... a round where there could be a lot of unknowns as the venue is being rebuilt and the weather forecast could mean dust or mud.  

All the cyclocross news just before the UK National Trophy kicks off at Derby

The Crosscast S2E3 - Evie Richards, Nick Craig and the USA World Cups

This is a special show with a repeat of last year's interview with Dave Haygarth.  It's the Three Peaks Cyclocross this weekend and Dave talks through some of the history, some of the legendary features, and what to expect for those racing it for the first time.  The interview is from Season 1 Episode 2, but it's just as relevant this year.  

A repeat of the 2017 pre-Peaks interview with Dave Haygarth

The Crosscast S2E2 - Three Peaks Special with Dave Haygarth

In Episode 1 of Season 2, Matt and Neil catch up on all the summer news including the formation of TP (Tom Pidcock) racing, and Wout van Aert's sudden quitting from Crelan.  They catch up with World Junior Champion Ben Tulett just before he heads off for the World Road Race champs and then preview the upcoming season with a focus on the two US World Cups in Waterloo and Iowa.  

All the cyclocross news on the eve of the first World Cups

The Crosscast S2E1 - It's cross-time!

In Episode 16 Matt Bruce and Neil catch up on all the action from the Valkenburg World Cup.  They dive into the pits with a host of guests:

7min - World Champ Ben Tulett
29min - Hattie Harndon
61min - 2017 Worlds Medallist Dan Tulett
71min - Nat Trophy Champ Ian Field
76min - UK Coach Matt Ellis

All the cyclocross news including a review of the World Champs

The Crosscast Ep16 - Worlds wrap up and end of season show

It's the WORLD CHAMPS!  In Episode 15 Bruce, Matt and Neil discuss the final two World Cups in Nommay and Hoogerheide but the focus in on the World Champs. We catch up with GB Team Mechanic Nick Walling who has already been on course, and talk to a host of superstars including: Katie Compton, Nikki Brammeier, Beth Crumpton, Anna Kay, and Ian Field.  Of course, Neil, Bruce and Matt make their predictions across all of the categories!  

Rough timings are:
11min  Nikki Brammeier on World Cups and her future
44min  Nick Walling on the World Champs course details
65min  Anna Kay and Beth Crumpton
77min  Katie Compton
103min  Ian Field

It's a long show, but packed with podcast gold!

All the cyclocross news including vital preview of World Champs

The Crosscast Ep15 - World Champs preview with Katie Compton, Nikki Brammeier, Ian Field, & others 

In Episode 14, Matt, Neil and Bruce talk through the racing at Hetton-Le-Hole, Durham and we find out who won the prediction sweepstake. They also review National Champs in USA, Nederlands and Belgium and give all of the vital details that you need to plan the 2018-2019 National Trophy and National Championships.  

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All the cyclocross news including vital previews of next year's Nationals

The Crosscast Ep14 - National Champs UK & world, with preview of newly announced 18-19 UK events

In Episode 13, Matt and Neil have a chat about all of day 1's results at Hetton Park for the National Championships. They dive into the pits with the new British U16 Boys champion, Simon Wyllie.

All the cyclocross news from Hetton including a pit stop with U16 boys winner Simon Wyllie

The Crosscast Ep13 - National Champs Briefing Saturday

In Episode 12, Bruce, Matt and Neil have a chat about how things are shaping up on the ground at Hetton Park for the National Championships.  They dive into the pits with World Masters Champion, Kate Eedy.

All the cyclocross news from Hetton including a pit stop with Kate Eedy

The Crosscast Ep12 - National Champs Briefing Friday

In Episode 11, Bruce, Matt and Neil review the UK National Trophy Finale in Ipswich and dive into the pits with UK CX legend Ian Field and up and coming star, Anna Kay. A big focus of the show is previewing all of the National Champs and the Crosscasters make their predictions for key races worldwide.  Importantly, they give the up to date intelligence on the 2018 UK National Championships at Hetton

All the cyclocross news including pit stops with Ian Field and Anna Kay

The Crosscast Ep11 - Ipswich Trophy, Ian Field and Anna Kay interviewed and Nat Champs predictions

In episode 10, Matt, Neil and Bruce review all the Christmas Cross including Zolder world cup, DVV series races in Baal and Azencross, and the Superprestige night race in Diegem in urban Brussels.  They catch up with Helen Wyman as she embarks with her new team and they provide the essential preview to the National Trophy finale in Ipswich.

All the cyclocross news including a pit stop with Helen Wyman

The Crosscast Ep10 - Zolder, Helen Wyman interview, gridding, Ipswich preview, XmasCX

In episode 9, Matt, Bruce and Neil chat through the recent World Cup in Namur, National Trophy in Bradford, and the brilliant return of PFP in the DVV series.  They welcome recent World Cup winner Evie Richards into the pits and preview upcoming races over the Christmas period including Zolder and the return of the Superprestige at the urban nightrace of Diegem.

All the cyclocross news including pit stop with Evie Richards

The Crosscast Ep9 - Evie Richards, Namur, Bradford

In episode 8 Neil Mansfield, Bruce Dalton and Matt Payne chat through the Zeven World Cup, DVV Hamme and cover some of the results from the World Masters in Mol. They hit the pit with Dr Steve Faulkner, scientist, engineer and guru on performance in the cold.  In the Laaste Ronde, they preview upcoming action in Bradford, DVVs and the Namur World Cup.

All the cyclocross news including pit stop with Dr Steve Faulkner and discussion of Van Kessel's wrestlemania

The Crosscast Ep8 - Gravesend, Zeven, Dr Steve Faulkner on keeping warm, Bradford preview

In episode 7 Neil Mansfield, Bruce Dalton and Matt Payne chat through Gavere, the Bogense World Cup and UK Shrewsbury NT.  They hit the pit with Katie Compton, Mark Legg and Stef Wyman, and preview upcoming racing in Zeven, Gravesend, and Hamme.

All the cyclocross news including pit stop with Katie Compton and opinions of Bogense

The Crosscast Ep7 - Shrewsbury, Gavere, Bogense, Katie Compton, Stef Wyman

In episode 6 Neil Mansfield, Bruce Dalton and Matt Payne chat through Crosstober Wales, the close Koppenburg races and Ruddevorde.  They review the Europeans at Tabor and look forwards to the UK National Trophy at Shrewsbury, Superprestige at Gavere and the mysteries of Bogense World Cup.  They go into the pits with Storey Racing's double National Trophy round winner Beth Crumpton.

All the cyclocross news including review of Crosstober Wales and previews of Gavere and Shrewsbury

The Crosscast Ep6 - Crosstober Abergavenny, Koppenburg Cross, Tabor, Ruddervoorde, Beth Crumpton

Neil Bruce and Matt talk Zonhoven, Boom, Koksijde and chat with double world champion Tom Pidcock.  All of the latest Belgian races are covered including the barrier height debacle at Boom.  The up and coming C1 National Trophy in Abergavenny is previewed, with its high quality field.

All the cyclocross news including preview of Abergavenny and interview with Tom Pidcock

The Crosscast Ep5 - Zonhoven, Boom, Koksijde, Pidcock

Neil and Bruce are joined by the voice of cyclocross, Matt Payne, to discuss the recent races in the Superprestige and DVV series at Gieten and Ronse, and the National Trophy R1 in Derby.  Special guests include Jeremy Durrin, Helen Pattinson and Caroline Mansfield.  Finally, the upcoming races in Zonhoven, Boom and Koksidje 
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All the cyclocross news including Round 1 of the National Trophy and the dreaded 80% rule

The Crosscast Ep4 - Gieten, Ronse, Derby Trophy

Neil and Bruce chat through what's going on in the world of Cyclocross including the USA World Cups at Jinglecross and TrekCXC.  They check in with Dave Haygarth to unpick the details of the 2017 Three Peaks Cyclocross and look forward to the start of the European season and the UK National Trophy.

All the cross news following Jinglcross, Trek CXC and Three Peaks

The Crosscast Ep3 - USA World Cups 2017 and Three Peaks

In today's show Neil and Bruce talk about the first cyclocross races of the season including Jingle Cross, Trek CXC / Waterloo, and the Three Peaks.  They catch up with Dave Haygarth to talk 3 Peaks racing, preparation and history.

3 Peaks, Jingle Cross, Trek

The Crosscast Ep2 - Three Peaks Primer

Episode 1 of The Crosscast

In this show Neil and Bruce chat about changes in teams, riders and rules that have occurred over the summer.  They talk through the key races in the calendar and look forward to the prospect of a World Cup in London.  #CrossIsComing

Neil Mansfield  @CrosscastNeil
Bruce Dalton  @BruceDaltonCX

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