GaryGeiger wrote:
I'm going to be in the Netherlands and will be going to the WC race in Hulst where the big 3 guys will be scheduled to race. Not having been to a foreign cyclocross race before, any good tips? Yes, I am preparing for 40 degrees, rain and mud, but any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.....
absolutely not idea what the fella above me is on about, but:
in north america you'd attend a bike race with other bike racers and fans, mostly. in holland/belgium, a race is more like a carnival and you'll attend with the whole village (hulst is a town of like 25 000). there will be a race, but also music, food, etc.
-dress really warm. you won't be too warm.
-bring lots of small bills for buying drinks, food, souvenirs
-consider bringing an empty backpack to fill up with random swag. again, at a NA race it'll be bike companies setting up expo tents. in europe it'll be everything - the local dairy co-op will have a stand handing out free cheese and the chamber of commerce will be handing out keychains and whatever.
-are you a superfan? maybe bring a nice jersey and a marker to get some signatures? it's often more possible at 'cross races to get up close to the stars.
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