1. Mud, poise & sweat
The cyclocross world championship is one of the most demanding events on the sporting calendar. A winning ride requires an almost flawless display of agility, poise, and power. For the duration of the race, riders are on the absolute limit. It demands the utmost from them and their equipment. Sprinting into and out of corners, rattling down hills and attacking up inclines, it’s a race of constant shifting and braking in muck and sand. Every single time, the riders’ bikes have to work perfectly. When it all comes together, it’s a beautiful thing.
