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We came to Massachusetts to immerse ourselves in t We came to Massachusetts to immerse ourselves in the historical epicenter of American cyclocross. We found that and so much more! The cross community is strong and welcoming here. In addition we found great competition that pushes each of us in our quest to continuously improve. While Lauren sat out Day 1 of NoHo CX for a bit of rest, she took the top U23 step the next 3 races and placed well inside the top 10 of the Elite Women’s races. Jules traded the jersey each race with @samnoel2000 and ended up getting some help from Ross in the final round to secure his own U23 series leader jersey. The entire squad is hitting their stride at just the right time with all eyes on some even fancier championship jerseys in the next few weeks. #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop 📷 @jaredherm_
Jules took the #NECX leader’s jersey in a sprint Jules took the #NECX leader’s jersey in a sprint at @nohocx. Now to defend it at @reallyradcx. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @jaredherm_
com·mit·ment /kəˈmitmənt/ The state or qualit com·mit·ment /kəˈmitmənt/ The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. When Jules moved across the country before his 18th birthday, during a pandemic, we knew he was all in. Together we crafted a plan and dreamt of the ascension. He’s put the work in and stays focused on much larger goals. But stepping stones like your first Elite podium are to be cherished along the way. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @dpmbrock
Brick by brick. 🧱 The entire squad is getting s Brick by brick. 🧱 The entire squad is getting stronger each and every race. Ross earned himself that coveted UCI point with a 15th place in Saturday’s @cincycx C1, with Jules just ahead in 13th and Lauren with her first C1 Top 10, finishing in 8th place! Sam was sooo close finishing just 5 seconds out of the points in 17th and then Michaela matched that performance in the treacherous mud on Sunday. Some recovery, training and sleep at home, then off to Indy this weekend for another crack at it! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @cxhairs
Time to pull up the proverbial boot straps as we l Time to pull up the proverbial boot straps as we look to keep the momentum going at @cincycx! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @cxhairs
It’s happening. After a few ups and downs in t It’s happening. After a few ups and downs in the last 24 hours, we saw a bit of hesitation creeping in to Jules’s brain space. Today’s C2 tamped down any of those demons. He went deep. He fought those feelings head on and beat them. With 8 UCI points he now will start on a level playing field with his peers. Watch out world. We have a plan and have no intention of slowing down any time soon. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 1) @bruce_buckley 2) @cxhairs
Epic. 📷 @cxhairs Epic. 📷 @cxhairs
📣 LINK IN BIO 📣 This squad is truly somethin 📣 LINK IN BIO 📣 This squad is truly something special. Their talent on the bike only exceeded by their character off of it. Check out the first @rideshimano video as we not only get just a bit more personal with the team but share our new Environmental Responsibility Initiative as a blueprint to help make cyclocross part of a greener 🌎 📷 @cxhairs
This World Cup block is an exceptional opportunity This World Cup block is an exceptional opportunity for Lauren. The reward for all of those off season intervals, hours of motorpacing, long days in the saddle and the early season ascension of results. Her commitment to her craft now matches her undeniable talent. While we continue to fight for the results she envisions, the process checked another benchmark off the list today. 3 more races in the next 6 days and grateful for every day. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @cxhairs
Those that hang around the race course often hear Those that hang around the race course often hear athletes talk of “burning matches”. A finite number of efforts before the body simply shuts down. On Sunday, Jules’s random draw landed him on the last start row. Knowing that the race wasn’t going to wait for him, he threw caution to the wind and lit the whole damn book of matches on fire, catapulting himself over 30 places in the first 2 laps. Then, he dug deep in that secret stash pocket and found a few more to burn. The ones you keep for the hope-you-never-need-it emergency. The result: 25th. Does that matter? Nope. What matters is that he found a whole new place that he can take his mind and body to. It’s a dark place that most won’t ever visit. But it’s a place that leads those brave enough to venture towards unbelievable riches. 📷 @cxhairs #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
At just 18 years old, Lauren was knocking on the d At just 18 years old, Lauren was knocking on the door of the Elite Top 10 all weekend long. The motivation high, the processes refined, the foundation laid, affirmation obtained. 📷 @cxhairs
As beautiful of a place as Colorado is, we can’t As beautiful of a place as Colorado is, we can’t wait to get back between the tape. 43 days and counting… #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📷 @cxhairs
🔥 #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop 📷 @cxh 🔥 #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop 📷 @cxhairs
We are incredibly honored to be a part of the new We are incredibly honored to be a part of the new Rooted Bicycle Co. family! Having the opportunity to be truly involved in creating a machine that is laser focused on the top step of the podium. Responsible manufacturing and an uncanny attention to detail align with perfectly our core values and existing partnerships. Coming soon to a race course near you! #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop 📷 @cxhairs
Handcrafted. Meticulously assembled. Tested by som Handcrafted. Meticulously assembled. Tested by some of the the best athletes in the country. Ready to be revealed very soon. 📷 @cxhairs
If you followed our stories over the last week or If you followed our stories over the last week or so, you’ve seen a glimpse in to our summer prep. We spent the past week and a half at high altitude in the mountains of Colorado. From podium performances at the #firecracker50 to stacking up big hours of epic ascents in the high country and culminating with #mtbnats in our backyard. It was a great opportunity to put in some hard efforts and just as importantly start to gel a squad with so many new faces. This group is truly something special. So many laughs, incredibly supportive of each other and capable of lifting each other to some great results. We aren’t a mtn bike team (yet…) so we started at the back of the field in every National Championship race. With determination and raw talent, each rider had some amazing results finishing inside the Top 20 against some of the most talented young riders in the country that were laser focused on the event. A bit of rest for some of us and then time to build for CX season. We have big things coming in the next few weeks! #crossiscoming
We are happy to announce Sam Brown as our newest t We are happy to announce Sam Brown as our newest teammate for the 2021-22 season! Back in February, when we made our last roster announcement, we truly thought that we had a full squad. Then Sam called. Many teams throw around the term “family”. But for us, it’s a core value that defines who we are. True family is committed to each other’s success, even as they find their own place and live their own journey. When it’s time for your family to support you, you know that they’ll be there. Sam’s story is a classic exemplar of this. He first zipped up our green jersey as a young junior back in 2014. Over the the years, Sam ebbed and flowed in cyclocross. We offered bits of support while we observed his maturation as an athlete and a young man. We gave Sam his space to find his place in higher education and kept tabs on his cycling. We’ve seen multiple Top 10’s at CX National Championships, podiums in Pro Mtn Bike Enduros, a recent rapid ascent in road races. All, until recently, without a year round personal coach. His natural ability is undeniable. With Sam’s commitment, his relationship with his new coach @iamjakewells, a common vision and focus with @flccycling, our team’s resources, the support of our sponsors, and the blessings of his family, we believe Sam is poised for a breakout year. Welcome home, Sam Brown! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @brentmurphyphoto
Happy 100 @rideshimano! Thank you for being an inn Happy 100 @rideshimano! Thank you for being an innovator, creating some amazing products and believing in our mission to grow the sport at the highest level. We are proud to be part of your family! #shimano100years #rideshimano 📸 @thepenultimatestage
Hats off to all the strong women that are not only Hats off to all the strong women that are not only putting in the effort and dedication to push their own limits and carve out their own space, but are also supportive and uplifting to the next young generations on two wheels! @rideshimano #shimanowomen #internationalwomensday #iwd2021 📸 1 @bricehansen 2 @bruce_buckley 3 @alphabicycle
We are unbelievably excited to announce Michaela T We are unbelievably excited to announce Michaela Thompson as our newest teammate for the 2021-22 season! Though a relative newcomer to the sport of cyclocross, her potential shined early and bright. With a top 5 at Pan Ams, a 🥈Silver Medal at National Championships and a myriad of podiums here in Colorado, we took notice. She made the most of a less than ideal 2020 by mixing it up locally with some of the best pros in the country at the pointy end of the races. Her progression is undeniable. We’d like to thank @boulderjuniors and @flccycling for laying the groundwork with Michaela as we look forward to providing the support and resources to continue her growth. Welcome to the family, Michaela! #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @bruce_buckley
Join us in celebrating the strong women! Those tha Join us in celebrating the strong women! Those that make the commitment, endure the sacrifices, and celebrate the process all in the name of sport. #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #ngwsd
* Long Post Alert. (But worth a read.)* To Moots, * Long Post Alert. (But worth a read.)* To Moots, all of their employees past and present, and their loyal fan base that has followed our adventures: Although it feels like after everything you’ve done for our team and our athletes we should bring you great gifts, the most meaningful thing we have to offer is a heartfelt “Thank You”. Thank you for creating some simply beautiful machines. Thank you for welcoming us in to your family, standing by our side for the past seven seasons and helping us grow as a program. Your commitment to your craft, attention to detail and ethos as a brand laid the groundwork for who we strive to be as both an organization and as athletes. We are unbelievably grateful for your support and the privilege of racing your metal bikes at the highest levels in the World. While it’s time for us to end our official partnership, this isn’t goodbye. You will always have a home with our team. When you’re at the races and need to borrow a wrench, or a need place to fill a bottle, or a hand catching a bike in the pits, we have your back. An extra bit of gratitude to Jon C. Thanks being the driving force at Moots when it wasn’t always the easiest. Thanks for guiding us on all those miles of gravel around Routt County. Thanks for answering the phone late at night and on the weekends. Thanks for believing in racing. Thanks for believing in us. We truly wish you all the best in the future. There is no doubt that we’ll catch you on the start line somewhere in Colorado. Cheers! 📸 1&5 @bo.bickerstaff, 2&3 @thepenultimatestage, 4 @cxhairsbulletin
Jules finished his 2020-21 campaign with his stron Jules finished his 2020-21 campaign with his strongest race yet at the World Cup in Overijse, Belgium today. In studying the details, Jules had immense progress in a season that would have been all too easy to write off. But he fought like hell, made the most of every opportunity and is visibly a better racer and more experienced human because of the path he took the past 7 months. Chapeau @jhvankempen. We are incredibly proud to have you fly the colors and represent our team. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @thepenultimatestage
This image exemplifies why racing in Europe is suc This image exemplifies why racing in Europe is such an important piece of a rider’s development. The course conditions and tight pack racing deep in to the field simply can’t be duplicated domestically. Jules is making the most of his opportunity and laying the valuable base for the future. #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx 📸 @anton_vos
Absolutely epic. 📸 @thepenultimatestage Absolutely epic. 📸 @thepenultimatestage
Often it takes more time for the entire picture to Often it takes more time for the entire picture to appear. As we analyze Jules’s 2nd World Cup, there are so many takeaways. It’s another step forward towards becoming one of the World’s elite. 📸 @thepenultimatestage #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
The experience is invaluable. Something that can’t be duplicated anywhere else other than between the tape of the World’s biggest races, in the motherland of cyclocross. Today, Jules did just that. He took advantage of an opportunity. The number on a results sheet or the lack of any one person’s vindication means absolutely nothing in this process. The fact that he pushed himself mentally, physically and emotionally far outside of his limits is a testament to itself. 📸 @thepenultimatestage #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
It’s #titaniumtuesday and as we come up on the t It’s #titaniumtuesday and as we come up on the time we’d normally be preparing for National Championships, we are reminded of this image of Turner’s Moots PsychloX RSL. We wrote Turner a message just before her first World Cup start at Jingle Cross in September. A reminder of our friend Andy who left us too soon but who’s impression will continue to be felt for years to come in our team. A reminder to take advantage of every day and every opportunity. And she did just that! That sharpie’d message lasted all season and still lives on as the bike has been adopted by Amelia, a lucky junior in our program that continues to be part of Andy’s legacy. 📸 @tobedetermined.cc / Daghan Perker #getbusylivin #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
It’s #wheeliewednesday! #alphagroovecx #cantsto It’s #wheeliewednesday! #alphagroovecx #cantstopwontstop
Autumn mornings are supposed to be filled with col Autumn mornings are supposed to be filled with cold breathes and hot coffee. With fine tuning and detailed preparation. With reflection and hopes. In a world of uncertainty and change, this is still how we spend our weekend mornings. 📷 @b0_ #cantstopwontstop #alphagroovecx
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