UK National Cyclocross Trophy, round 6 – 4th place again… I had kind of mixed emotions after the final round of the UK Cyclocross National trophy last weekend. I was pleased with a solid ride and managing to stay upright for the entire race which seemed to be the biggest challenge, but I was disappointed to miss the podium again by a small margin. I am getting a little too well acquainted with >>

I think that my introduction to road racing in Europe was definitely bordering on the slightly bizarre side of things. I was riding with a Japanese team (Ready Steady - Go Japan!), and embracing the Japanese culture, while racing in France where English was minimal. I was trying to explain to people that I am a 'Kiwi', but that I am based in the UK and that my name is 'French', but I am not >>