EuroCrossAcademy

Riders head back home to the United States after an intense and rewarding racing block in Belgium.

Ben Stokes writes in the team's latest blog that getting back up from disappointment is more than half the battle.

Finley Aspholm writes in the team's latest blog that patience is key to going fast in Europe.

Ellen Davis shares how learning to adapt to adversity helps her ride better.

Racing against the elite women, Jorja Bond learns that being comfortable with the uncomfortable is an important milestone.

Cyclocross is measured by individual results, but there's a strong team behind every ride.

Henry Rapinz reveals how riders try to maximize rest and recovery during the frantic ‘kerstperiode’ in Belgium.

Elsa Westenfelder on the balancing act between racing in Europe and planning her collegiate future.

US junior racer Ian Brown discovers the Europeans 'wake up and breathe just like all of us.'

US junior racer Haylee Johnson feels the adrenaline of racing in front of the supportive Belgian fans.

US junior racer Leif Bryan shares his experiences of his European cyclocross debut on the famous course in Belgium.

Twelve US junior riders will race some of the iconic races on the cyclocross calendar. Check VeloNews for rider diaries in the coming days.

Finley Aspholm finds herself among strong company at Koppenbergcross.

Young American finishes almost a minute clear of his closest rivals to take the biggest win of his season.

AJ August makes a plan, experiences frustration but doesn't let it sidetrack him, and executes for a validating result

'As I roll up to the start line, my arms shake with a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nerves. I know I have done everything possible to prepare,' writes Elsa Westenfelder.

'Later in the evening, as we talk through the course in our evening pre-race briefing, all my anxiousness melts away as I know I am as prepared as I’ll ever be,' writes Elias Saigh.

'Maastricht helped us embrace the culture, and experience Dutch life in a whole new way,' writes David Thompson.

'I guess sometimes in life, the thing you need or want the most is right under your feet,' writes Kaya Musgrave.

'For me, inspiration comes from our crazy start in the Tabor Men’s Junior World Cup,' writes Ben Stokes.

10 US juniors are set to race cyclocross in Europe over the coming weeks and blog for VeloNews.