Amanda Nauman first joined us on episode 14 to talk about her rise through the ranks of U.S. cyclocross. Since that time, she kept rising and ended up in a place she never thought was possible for this season: racing World Cup events in Europe. Continue reading “Crosshairs Radio Episode 23: Amanda Nauman Returns”
It’s Monday morning following an unforgettable weekend in Oklahoma. I woke up and read a new post from Jeremy Powers who had just won the C1 day at Jingle Cross. His reflection:
“If you’re winning and it’s just another win, you miss the opportunity to enjoy the journey it took to get there. That perspective is such a big key to happiness for me. I know many of you are conquering feats big & small. Pat yourself on the back; enjoy the journey and road it took to get there.” – Jeremy Powers Continue reading “Panda’s POV: “Ma’am, You’re Killing It.””
For episode 14 of Crosshairs Radio we talk to SDG Muscle Monster’s Amanda Nauman. You may know Amanda from the column she writes for In The Crosshairs, Panda’s POV, and now you get to hear her whole story. From growing up as a competitive swimmer, to discovering bike racing, and catapulting to the top of sport in fairly short time period. Continue reading “Crosshairs Radio Episode 14: Amanda Nauman”
There was nothing groundbreaking about my CXLA races in Long Beach, California. I slept in my own bed, cooked in my own kitchen, had my family out to cheer, and hung out with my friends. It was like a regular SoCalCross weekend except for the fact that I was dangling just off the pace of a world-class lead group of women. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: West Coast ‘Cross”
The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race held in Louisville, Kentucky. Often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, the Kentucky Derby receives this nickname from the approximate length of time it takes the winner to run from the starting gate to the finish line. On Saturday, November 7th, a Panda took off from the starting gate and came to a stop right on the finish line of the Derby City Cup in less than two minutes. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: Down at Derby City”
It has been a great week flying and spending time out east, especially after some good training and reminders of why I love this sport back at home with some grass roots – SoCal racing, and again racing the amazing Cincy UCI weekend. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: Cincy Two”
This isn’t a report about UCI racing in Colorado, New Jersey, Maryland, or Canada. It’s coming from a place closer to my heart and in my backyard, southern California. The SocalCross Prestige Series (SCPS) is where I started racing, and racing here always feels like playing around on bikes with a big family. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: Back To My Roots”
Corn fields. Rolling hills. Huge cows. Open roads. Pumpkins. Apples. Colorful sunsets.
Wisconsin in the Fall is a beautiful place. And somewhere amid the Dairyland you’ll find a bunch of cyclocross racers going in circles on the grounds of Trek Bicycles. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: The “FORWARD” Motto of Wisconsin”
My 2015 NECX trip has come to an end and it’s been a ride to remember. I’ve been looking forward to this and I’m happy to say it lived up to my expectations. Continue reading “Panda’s POV: Divine Providence”
[Editor’s Note: Amanda “Panda” Nauman is a southern California racer who is on the cusp of breaking into the top tier of professional cyclocross racing in the U.S. We are excited to have Amanda on board this season to share her experiences as she attempts to enter the top 10 in the USAC Pro CX rankings.] Continue reading “Panda’s POV: Behind The Barricades”
