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From: "Richard Sweet"
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Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 4:16 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Jonathon Page Interview
> http://race.cx/2006/10/04/cpq-2-jonathan-page/
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> CPQ #2: Jonathan Page
> Published by Brian October 4th, 2006 in CPQ.
> Were happy to have American cyclocross legend Jonathan Page answer our
> second edition of the CPQ! Jonathan is a three time elite national
> cyclocross champion, family man, and an all around good guy. He is back in
> Belgium this season representing the US, and beating the best of the best
> on a weekly basis. He dislocated his shoulder at the world cup last week,
> but will be back in action and winning races in no time.
>
> 1. How old are you?
> I turned 30 a few days ago!
>
> 2. Where did you grow up, and where do you live now?
> I grew up in Northfield, NH and I live in Oudenaarde, Belgium now.
>
> 3. How long have you been racing? As an elite?
> I started racing when I was 15 and I have been racing with the elites
> since 17.
>
> 4. What was your first bicycle?
> BMX bike magnum
>
> 5. What is your road/mtb racing background?
> I started racing because my brother and best friend did it. Then I won a
> few races so I thought it was fun. Then Toby Stanton and Frank McCormack
> took me under their wings and I raced for the National Team for a few
> years. Then I did a year as a pro on Diamondback mountainbike team, a year
> on Prime Alliance, a year on a crappy Polish team, 2 years on Colavita and
> a lot of years now finding my own sponsors for my own 1 man cross team.
>
>
> 6. Describe your first exposure to cyclocross.
> I put some nobby tires on my road bike and rode around in the race to see
> if I liked it. I did.
>
> 7. Would you consider yourself a cross specialist?
> Yes
>
> 8. Do you race full time? If not, what other job(s) do you have?
> Yes, but I am also a full time dad and I take that seriously. My family
> comes first. They travel everywhere with me.
>
> 9. Did you go to college? If so, what was your major?
> No
>
> 10. Describe the first time you shaved your legs.
> Blood bath. I cut almost every inch of my legs and the tub looked like
> saskwatch had just gotten shaved.
>
> 11. Do you have any tattoos, and/or piercings?
> Absolutely not.
>
> 12. Pre race rituals?
> Kiss my wife and daughter before the start.
>
> 13. Post race meal?
> Nothing special. Pick something at a restaurant if im on the road and make
> something when i get home if im not.
>
> 14. How do you wind down after a race?
> I dont really wind down much I guess.
>
> 15. Your idea of the perfect cross course?
> They are all perfect. Thats what makes cross cross.
>
> 16. Espresso or tea?
> Both.
>
> 17. For you, what is the essence of cyclocross?
> Thats too poetic for me. Poems are for school and my wife.
>
> 18. Tubulars or clinchers?
> Training or racing?
>
> 19. Write a haiku about 2005 CX Nats.
> Whats a haiku?? how about a short story? I arrived. I ate. I began
> vomiting and well, other stuff. then my wife began too. called the doctor.
> spent 4 hours in the ER. slept. kind of. went to the cross race. felt
> horrible but obligated. rode around. had to throw my shorts away after the
> race. made it back to the motor home without vomitingbut thats about it.
> took 4 more days to recover enough to walk 100 meters. went back to
> belgium. started feeling worse again. had to send body samples to a lab in
> brussels. had a severe bacterial infection that took a month to kill.
>
> 20. My mind wanders when Im racing. What were you thinking about
> during your last race?
> My mind doesnt wander in cross races. i dont have time.
>
> 21. Seen any good movies lately?
> Ha ha. Thats funny. I have an overactive almost 2 year old daughter.
>
> 22. What are the last three albums youve listened to?
> I dont listen to albums. I listen to the radio or mp3 player thats been
> downloaded for me!
>
> 23. Who is going to win USA Nationals this year?
> Me.
>
> 24. In three words or less, describe how you feel about top mount
> cross brake levers.
> I love them right now since they will be my hope for getting back on my
> bike earlier.
>
> 25. Would you use disc brakes on your cross bike if they were UCI legal?
> Never tried them so i dont know.
>
> 26. What is the craziest thing youve done to lighten your bike?
> Nothing. I dont need to.
>
> 27. Any season goals youd like to share?
> Podium podium podiumin Belgium or at a world cup.
>
> 28. What result are you most proud of?
> My wifes victory at the Koppenburg cross 3 years ago because she was
> horrible on the downhill and wasnt even going to race it but she kicked
> butt on the uphill every time and I was proud to see her finish.and then
> to win!
>
> 29. Who has most influenced your cross racing career?
> Mario DeClerq
>
> 30. Is there another rider you train with regularly?
> Now there will be because my friend from swissland is living here.
>
> 31. Why do you think the Europeans are so much faster than the US
> crossers?
> Because they dont complain and whine about not having the best this and
> that or about the weather. They just go out and train. They know how to
> work hard.
>
> 32. Are you married? Have any children?
> Yes. 1 daughter and a 2nd child on the way.
>
> 33. Any (other) passions or hobbies in your life?
> Skiing and playing with my daughter.
>
> 34. What would you be doing if you werent racing cross?
> Ski racing or landscaping.
>
> 35. Do you have a blog or online journal?
> I have a website. www.thejonathanpage.com I dont like blogs. I try to
> write a journal each week.
>
> 36. Any words of advice for those new to cyclocross?
> Have fun!
>
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