Mechanics laden down with kit head for the pits…
…whilst riders head to the start..
…still in their warm-up kit.
Cyclocross allows smaller teams to compete on an equal footing with larger teams
Road race team cars find service in the winter
The crowds follow the riders towards the start
OF course some of the teams are very well funded
If you want to get close to your heroes, cyclocross is the place to do it
Ready to race, heading for the start
French Champion, Duval, has to take avoiding action in among the fans
Last chance to get ready for the off…
…and there’s plenty to adjust!
Lightweight wheels and cow print bar tape
Fully stocked workshop and spares
Well organised storage and cupboards
Plenty of spare wheels
Four spare bikes, a compressor, a couple of turbos, power washer attachments – you need a lot of kit to race at the top.
Lightweight wheels
Custom made cupboards keep everything neat and tidy but presumably as it’s mobile, it must all be securely strapped down
Mobile workshop-cum-Alladin’s cave
Smaller scale version similar to most amateurs
Or huge pro version with satellite dish
FDJ team bus and cars
We don’t know much about Belgian Close2 bikes but understand that Nico Mattan is involved…
…as used by the DNCS / PRO 2012 team
Shoes on
Flat ground allows you to warm-up on the rollers
Have you heard the one about the huge compressor, the fire extinguisher and the Giant?
Focus? No it’s a Giant.
Being ‘papped’ whilst warming up on an Orbea cross bike…
…whilst the mechanic fettles…
…making sure everything is spot on for the start
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