Tim’s Johnson

I’m at a sponsor’s photoshoot for a compression tight called 2XU. Johnson always the joker, stuck a sock down his tights. That’s what I love about the bike industry. It’s filled with...

Never let Tim Johnso...

I was about to post about my recent trip to the Shimano factory in Malaysia when suddenly my cell phone kicked to life. It was recent cyclocross national champion Tim Johnson. He was sitting in the Boston airport on his way to Belgium to contest a few World Cups. I conducted my interview...

I’m in Seattle...

When I come to Starcrossed I always eat at Dick’s So with minimal preparation I am winging my way to Seattle to participate and report on the Starcrossed cyclocross event. Basically Starcrossed is an outdoor party which just happened to have a ‘cross race break out. I did a quick...

Why pros should ride...

Tim Johnson absorbing maximum Neil mojo As I looked back at the past season and reflected I couldn’t help but notice that the pros who rode with me had a successful season. Early last year I rode with Tony Cruz a few times. Last season he rode strongly and notched up an overall win at...

Cyclocrossing in Ida...

I’ve been coast to coast participating in some really amazing cyclocross events. Starcrossed in Seattle is an epic race that reinvigorates your cyclocross soul. The Crankbrothers series is important in the quest for valuable UCI points. But without regional events we would not have...