Check out the latest issue of VeloNews for a feature on cover boy Christian Vande Velde and his transformation from super domestique to team leader.
From the article: “Christian has always been someone who has the correct physiological and hematological parameters to win races clean,” Vaughters said. “Racing becoming cleaner is only going to benefit him as a rider. He is now performing up to the maximum of the physiological capabilities he was given. His power output and climbing speeds are totally in line with what he has always been capable of. The difference is that he believes right now, and he is maximizing it to a degree he never had before.”
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A VDV cover story and ‘cross bike buyer’s guide in the same issue? I musta’ died ‘n gone to heaven. Time to hit the newsstand!
Go Christian! Super Article about a Great Rider on a Fabulous Team!
I noticed the cross buyers guide too. There’s also an awesome cross Super Fan Kit on the essentials to bring to a cross race pg. CX18. This VeloNews is definitely a keeper!
Vande Velde and Cross- Wow!
There is nothing finer than having the world finally recognize your kickassery. Rock on, VdV.
p.s. And major props to JV for recognizing kickassery in the raw when he sees it. I’m talking teamwide