After an incredible amount of planning, research and stress I finally managed to find a way to go racing during the pandemic. With everything being cancelled in the UK, this meant heading out to Belgium, the heart of cyclocross racing. I combined my trip to Belgium with racing the European Championships in The Netherlands, my first time representing GB as an Elite rider.
I was super excited, even though I was feeling a little unprepared. It would be only my third race since February.
The courses in Belgium are very different to the UK. Every town in Belgium wants to hold a CX race so you get every terrain possible. The Euros course was fast, dry and sandy with a lot of bridges and steps chucked in. The race was flat out from the start and I struggled a bit with the speed, but all things considered I was pleased to come across the line in 21st place. Riding for GB is always an awesome experience and I seem to be able to find that little extra to give when I’ve got the British jersey on.
