I am about to start yet another season of cyclocross, but first wanted to do a shout-out to PROBAR, my energy bar sponsor for SEVEN YEARS. All the accomplishments i have made as a pro cyclist in those years - all the wins as well as World Cup/Championship … [Read more...]
Training Camp - Peanut Style!
Just back from 11 days in the Vogezen - a very hilly, beautiful region in France - for a pre-cross-season training camp! It was such a wonderful experience! Not only did it get to climb forever every day but the pre/post playtime was just as rewarding. Before every ride, Jonas and i got … [Read more...]
From post-Tour crits to NYC
Kapellen by Luc van der MeirenWell, I (mainly) successfully completed 5 races out of 6 days. the first was 10th, the second i did a few too many time-wasting efforts in the first round and suffered for the rest so I 'm going to forget about that day, the third was 17th place and feeling better, the … [Read more...]
Just finished race 1 of 5 this week
Wow, that was a shock. After a tough recovery process from ripping my back muscles 6 weeks ago, having to do intervals again was a fairly unpleasant experience. Luckily, as the peloton got smaller and smaller i was able to stay with them. I may not have won the race (as that honor well … [Read more...]
Stories from my last races of cross season
Since last i posted in January, i have raced a couple of World Cups where i finished 26th and 34th (Liévin, FR and Hoogerheide, NL respectively) and a handful of other races mainly with results in the teens.BUT more interestingly, here are links to my rider diary on CYCLOCROSS Magazine … [Read more...]
TOUR OF CYPRUS - Are YOU ready for the challenge???
Want to kickstart your season? Or get perfect preparation for an upcoming Gran Fondo event? Then this is the perfect workout experience!!I did this two years ago. The memories i have from it will last forever which is why i am telling you about it!It is a three-day stage ride/race from … [Read more...]
GVA Essen cyclocross race
I am just back from GVA Essen - our first real mud race of the season! I finished 13th - again, i suppose its not so bad considering yet another lackluster start. must work on this somehow...Anyway, since i have to get ready for the Namen World Cup tomorrow BUT wanted to update you on what i've been … [Read more...]
Pro Cyclist Christine “Peanut” Vardaros to Appear in UK Magazine, The Vegetarian
In the UK Magazine The Vegetarian, I got to write about some of the common myths of a vegan diet - always a fun topic for me!It was published over the summer. The face shot was taken by Russ Wright and the larger one was by Krist Vanmelle - just in case you cant read the photo credits.If you want to … [Read more...]
First Cyclo-Cross Race under the Belt
by Romina Tierlinckby Romina Teirlinck Well, it didnt go as wildly wrong as it did in my imagination the days leading up to the race. In fact it was almost pleasant - i say almost because sunny skies with 30 … [Read more...]
So Random - Pics of me on a Russian website
I just found a photo of myself on a Russian website. Very cool!! I only wish i knew what it said.I know it has something to do with cycling but that's about all i can figure out. Still cool!CLICK HERE to check it out. (Editor's note: If anyone can help translate for Christine, please comment.) … [Read more...]