Ahhh, first cross post of the New Year! I love the holidays, wake up late and log on to see how the boyz are doing at Eurocamp, scan for photos and videos, send them the photo of the day to keep the humored while they are bored stiff in Izegem. Here is the Diegem update from David Hackworthy, who is having a great camp and turning some heads over there. No report from today in Baal yet, but I know Bjorn was 15th so he improves every race:

Here is the latest blog from Bjorn:

Here is David Hackworthy's story he wrote for Cyclingnews.com:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/2008/diaries/eurocrosscamp/?id=eurocro...

And It Begins

By David Hackworthy

The best way to get around in Belgian towns
Photo ©: David Hackworthy

As the racing in the states came to a halt, ending with the National Championships in Kansas City, for me and the others attending the Cross Camp, the season continues here in Izegem, Belgium.

Dear Supporter!

Here are some highlights from the last few weeks:

Team Success: USGP's Kentucky;
http://www.cyclingnews.com/cross.php?id=/photos/2008/oct08/derbycitycup0...

Dave Cole seems to be the only one having a consistent season so far. last year he finished the season 10th overall in 35+B and his best result was 4th, this year he's placing top three every race and currently leading the series by 68points.
the rest of us are having ups and downs, Dayna has a pulled hammy, jennie is feeling under the weather and I get flats and get sick or crash.

This weekend was a double, saturdays course used a motorcross track for a third of a lap, whoops, pump bumps and berms, kinda fun.. i felt sick and just rode the race for finishing points.

For those interested, here is Bjorn's schedule for the next 3 weeks as well as his WC recap:

November
01 Koppenberg GVA (U-23)
09 Pijnakker WC (U-23)
11 Niel GVA (U-23)
12 Depart to NY/NJ
15 USGP-Mercer NJ (C1)
16 USGP-Mercer NJ (C1)

From Bjorn;

This weekend had ups and downs for the Utah Ridley Team. While some of us sucumber to flats and crashes others rose to the top like the preverbial cream. Here in Utah Dave Cole rode to another fine 2nd place finish in the 35+ B class. last year Dave's best finish was 3rd, now he's holding down top five consitstenly.
We shipped Dayna out to Kentucky to crack some heads, here is her report, enjoy.
By Dayna Deuter
First USGP, First UCI ‘Cross Race… Kind of a Weekend of Firsts

The cross season got off to a rapid start and we're already done with our third race weekend of the Utah Cyclocross Series(UCS). As a team we've had our ups and downs but season is long and we still have 9 races to look forward to.
Our highlights came from UCS race #2, Dayna got her first ever W in the A race with Jennie holding down 4th, In the men's races Dave landed his best result thus far, 2nd in the 35+B and I managed 2nd In the A's.

Dear Supporter!

So much racing, so many results, so little time! Sorry about the delay on this update, the cross season came flying in on us! Here are some highlights from the last few weeks:

New Sponsors: Since our last update we are proud to announce the addition of Dedicated Athlete (EP-NO), Under Armour, Giro Helmets and Thule as new team sponsors! Thanks for your support!

Team Success:

Bjorn handled everyone on his way to becoming the US national U23 champion! read about it here and definitely look at the photos. http://www.cyclingnews.com/cross/2007/dec07/UScrossnats07/?id=results/US...

Ridley as a Team had some really great rides across all the categories and it was nice to meet team mate from across the US, here is a list of results.

U23
National champion Bjorn Selander
5th- Jerome Townsend
7th- Dave Hackworthy
Elite men
12th- Ali Goulet
63rd- Jeff Winkler
Elite women
20th- Linda Sone