The cyclocross world acquired a punch to the intestine when Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com, America’s most profitable cyclocross crew, introduced it could not proceed after the 2022 season.
Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com was the regular, constant flagship of US cyclocross. It was began in 2005 as Cyclocrossworld.com/Louis Garneau and grew into probably the most recognizable crew in American cyclocross as Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com from 2015 – 2022.
Many legendary cyclocross athletes referred to as the crew dwelling together with Jeremy Powers, Curtis White, Ryan Trebon, Tim Johnson, Stephen Hyde, Emma White, Katie Clouse, Katie Keough, Clara Honsinger (who now rides for Staff EF Schooling–Tibco–SVB) —to call a couple of.
Because the information unfold all through social media circles like wildfire, a few of Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com alumni took to Fb and Instagram to share tales and provides because of Stu Thorne and the Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com household.
The Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com was the longest-running cyclocross crew in the US and the longest crew partnership that Cannondale has ever had. From their social media announcement, the crew we all know as Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com is gone however leaves room for extra to come back, ending their assertion, “We’re trying ahead to our subsequent chapter.”
“Over the course of 16 seasons, our Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld crew has had an unbelievable journey. We’ve gained dozens of nationwide championships, together with world cups, raced at iconic venues in our sport, supported America’s gifted racers, and have made numerous reminiscences with the buddies we met alongside the best way. Sadly, all journeys should come to an finish.”
“At present, we’re sharing the tough information that the Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld crew won’t return subsequent season. Whereas it’s a tough resolution, we all know the time is true. We are able to finish our run feeling happy with every little thing we completed collectively. All of our achievements have been doable due to Cannondale. We can’t thank them sufficient for his or her help of our crew and the game. We additionally wish to acknowledge SRAM/Zipp, who has been our companion for the previous 16 seasons as nicely. We couldn’t have raced at this degree with out one of the best tools on the planet. And naturally, we’ve got to thank our followers.”
Photograph: Meg McMahon
“From the slopes of Mt. Krumpit to the muddy fields of Belgium, we’ll all the time bear in mind your ardour. Thanks to everybody who has supported us. We’re trying ahead to our subsequent chapter.”
So is that this the top for one of many biggest dynasties in US cyclocross historical past, or will we see them reborn below a brand new banner — solely time will inform.
Take a look at the crew’s years of success at Cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com
