One more Cyclocross post…

Please forgive me. I am suffering from a cyclocross hangover. It is intense. Whenever someone asks me about my race or the UCI World Championships, I feel a surge of emotion. Simply put, watching our cycling heroes battle it out on our training ground was the most remarkable sporting event I have ever witnessed. And I have seen bunches of sports. More than I deserve for sure. Cross Worlds was better than sitting on the floor, next to Bob Costas, for a Pacers v Utah Jazz playoff game. It was better than sitting on the glass at a Hartford Whalers game–circa Gordie Howe. (For the record, the Hartford Whalers had the best goal-celebration song ever.) CX worlds was better than watching the 2000 PGA at Valhalla, when Tiger Woods beat underdog Bob May. At age 2, I don’t remember when my hometown of Windsor Locks Connecticut won the Little League World Series; but I’m guessing that was pretty special. For me, there’s one more nooget that made this weekend unforgettable. It was a matter of luck, not anything that had to do with me being a cardiologist. I happen to be friends with a very successful and generous businessman. This allowed access to the Belgian cross team. Along with a few other friends and teammates, I was able to spend some quality time with Sven Nys, Bart Wellens, Bart Aernouts, Rob Peeters and coach, Rudy De Bie. What an amazing life experience. These guys were kind, generous with their time and engaging. In multiple encounters in the week befo...
Source: Dr John M - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: blogs