Cyclo-Cross World Cup #8 Roubaix, France

Anyone that has toed the line of a cold muddy cyclocross race knows that regardless of your results or race experience you can always look forward to one thing, THE SHOWER!

Mud covered frozen body parts can always be brought back to life in a long hot shower. Bumps and bruises from hitting the icy deck are somehow mended. And even a blow to the ego from from a poor result seems to be softened after a long soak.

For anyone that follows Pro European road racing, the Roubaix velodrome showers take on a special significance. The Roubaix showers are where 7 hours of bone jarring race action through the cobbles of Northern France are washed off. Where the media get a rare personal glimpse of the pro riders. And where the the glory of victory and the sorrow of defeat in a race that defines careers first starts to soak in.

As for the Cyclocross World Cup, Sue did not have her best race and was plagued by a crash at the start that left her trying to play catch up in the thick mud around the velodrome grounds.

Her body was bruised, her limbs were cold, and her ego was bruised. A trip to the showers was never more appreciated!

Keep up the good work Sue.