Day in the Life: Ridley Racing Team

Day in the Life: Ridley Racing Team

On Saturday, November 16th, we spent the entire day at the cyclocross in Merksplas following the new Ridley Racing Team. Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the brand-new team.

Ridley Racing team
The team arrives 3.5 hours before the race. 
Ridley Racing team Cyclecross
A fan enthusiastically hands a gift to Felipe Orts. This is one of the best aspects of cyclocross: nowhere else can you get so close to the top athletes. 
Ridley racing team
Ridley Racing Team Cyclecross
Felipe Orts and Daan Soete set off to explore the course in Merksplas.
Ridley Racing Cyclecross World cup team
Ridley Racing Team European cyclocross Team
Lore Sas is ready for the start. Since there is no separate U23 category, she starts with the elites – an extra challenge. 
Ridley Racing Team Cyclocross World Cup
World Cup CX team Ridley racing
CX Team Ridley Racing World Cup team
The sports director gives the final instructions to Felipe Orts while he warms up.
Lazer Pro CX Team Ridley Racing
Ridley Racing Team CX World Cup
Can you spot what they're trying to catch? Halfway through the race, Felipe throws his sunglasses toward his pit crew.
Ridley Racing Pro CX Team
Sports director Richard Groenendaal gives Felipe Orts the final words of encouragement and instructions.
Ridley Racing Pro CX World Cup Team
Ridley Racing Pro CX team
Lazer Pro CX Team Ridley Racing
PRo CX Team Ridley Racing World Cup Team
Felipe Orts and Daan Soete discuss the race.
Ridley Racing PRO CX racing team
Ridley Racing PRO CX Team Washing bikes
And of course, after the race, the bike needs a good cleaning.