My First CYCLOCROSS RACE of 2024

Jumping back into the cyclocross scene after a 6-week break, and this one hit hard! My first cyclocross race of 2024 was at round 4 of the Wessex CX League in Prospect Park, Reading. It was my first race since becoming a Dad, and wow, it was a brutal wake-up call!
With my training on pause and a bit of 'Dad weight' added on, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect to struggle this much. The power just wasn't there, leading to one of my worst results in recent memory. But that's the beauty of cyclocross - it challenges you, pushes you, and reminds you why you love racing!
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[@martintaylor4102]

That was one of the best vids yet, you don't have to win to be entertaining,keep smiling !

[@mejdrichj]

GC, egos recover…. Stop whinging, accept your priorities have shifted for the time being, and get your ass back out there and do your best! Recast the goals and own the pack from 15 to 20! We’ll still be here watching and enjoying!!!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

💪🙌

[@paulmccafferty4850]

Dude, on the positive side you were first place for .5 of a second. Speaking as a dad, we’ve felt what you’re feeling. Take your time and find your way into fatherhood. Staying fit is still important, being competitive, not so much. Give yourself a year and you’ll find the balance. I’d still race though humbling as it may be but at least you stay within the cycle fraternity. Good luck Georgie Boy.

[@johnsenior478]

Very belated congratulations to you both….I dream of being 21st…looks like it was a fun family day out and you got some exercise..what’s not to like. Take care.

[@tonyanderson333]

Never give up, most people will never exceed mid-pack no matter how hard they try. You'll come back and the videos will be great, if not at least you can say you were once a front runner.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

💪🙌

[@lokerola]

Exhausted Dad? Check! Getting over a cold? Check! Minor gym injury? Check! Ready for racing? ABSOLUTLEY!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 so true

[@___..Will..___]

My first kid knocked me sideways, the second was total life destruction. Now I can go for an off road ride with my 6 year old lad and it’s actually way more rewarding than any strava segment. If your Mrs supports one good ride a week, you are doing very well, 👍

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 I think we will avoid having a second after this comment 😂 I can’t wait to take Ava out on bike rides when she’s older 🙌

[@mandygoswell1099]

Well done , keep up the cycling , you will get back into it , look forward to seeing the next race x

[@AlexPlym06]

Great to see you back at a race. The race videos are always excellent regardless of your result.

[@patbriggsmbr]

Dude I wish I was a fraction of the fitness you have. Bloody good effort, looking forward to the next one 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alexkerslake4613]

You're looking massive

[@GaryBr6]

New challenge...... Start at the back for the first lap then see how many you can catch by the finish. Would make an entertaining video plus give you a wee challenge 😊

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

I don’t think I would overtake anyone with my current fitness 😂

[@GaryBr6]

@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling I think you would surprise yourself without the pressure of having to try and get to the sharp end of the race 😁

[@morgan349]

Welcome back mate 👍 Love this video. You've got your priorities 💯 right. You'll be back. Just get comfortable with the reality that less time to train means the results won't be what you are used to. Just ride to have fun and don't put pressure on yourself. Your family are amazing.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌🙌 Looked like you had a good result on Sunday 💪

[@morgan349]

Yeah watch your back mate 👀🤣🤦😝​@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling

[@keithnewton1966]

What ever you decide will be the right one👍

[@Paulbundy64]

A few more races and u be back in top 10 keep at it Giorgio 🚴🚴

[@6544441]

I'm sure I speak for all your fans when I say we love your videos regardless of whether you get within sight of the podium or not! Of course you do have to prioritise, I had baby in August myself and I've had to shelve serious cycling training for the foreseeable, I'm too sleep deprived for intervals even when I have time for them. I'm going to see if I can achieve a 3x bodyweight deadlift within the next year instead as it's a much smaller time commitment. Good luck whatever you choose to do!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@chrisbracewell]

Don’t give up George. Just keep riding and forget the vids for a while.

[@RobbyNowell]

Looked like a fun day with the family!

[@TimXCMTB]

Nice work Giorgio!

[@stoggs85]

Good effort Giorgio😊

[@alanhill618]

That looked tough you had a cold dont be to hard on yourself your be top 10 if you do another one or dell boy will have to come out of retirement 😊

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

He did mention today at work he may have to come out of retirement if I don’t pull my finger out 😂

[@A_AAA232]

fair play GC going for CX racing again...but cuddles on the sofa and trips to the bakery win every time :) Hit the MTB trails and just have fun on the bike!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Yep cuddles and bakery trip for the win 😂

[@Tootieboblox]

Good effort first race has dad well done

[@MrColnagoCLX]

Missed you man! Go for it daddio!

[@steveprice9737]

Welcome to the about 20th club 😂 Fair play you are looking a bit tunky 😅

[@Cxpan7]

Good vid, you'll race yourself back into fitness!

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

Well The Rocket was cheering all your competition on too, so it's not surprising they rode away from you 😄😄

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 she always does, she prefers cheering the others 😂

[@fentuz]

@GiorgioCoppolaCycling welcome to fatherhood! Tiredness and midpack CX but, don t stop, keep an eye on next year (and in 7-8years time in U8 cat) and achievable goals. And you will always be the winner in your little girl heart.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌🙌🙌

[@andytucker3761]

Welcome to our bit of the results 🙂

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

Don't worry Giorgio.... Just think how good the comeback is going to be 😁👏👍💪

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

There’s no coming back from this 😂

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling 😂😂

[@Mma-p1q]

1:37 😭😭

[@gerardlynch9860]

Giorgio I blame the silver bar tape 😂😂

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

👀😂

[@markrobinson7849]

Man's gonna need a new razzo jersey if them shoulders keep on getting bigger 😂

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂

[@ryankeynes]

Legend mate, you got it done. See you in sport 2025 😅😅

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

😂 sport… I’m going down to open 😂

[@ryankeynes]

@@GiorgioCoppolaCycling yeah I understand 🙈🙈

[@ianedwards3855]

Just regard it George as a period in your life when you have other priorities, these are times you’ll never get back, you can always come back to the bike when she gets a bit more independent, I did it twice over and now at 61 with two grown up kids and three grandchildren I’m fitter than I was in my forties

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@nicholasfulford209]

I wonder if the baulking up slowed you down or something else 👌

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

A mixture of the bulking up and having a cold… I think I have lost a bit of fitness as well but I didn’t expect that much 🤷‍♂️

[@matthewwillis6321]

This won't help you, but this video makes me feel a load better as someone who only started CX after having a kid, so no 'before' to compare to. Only race if you enjoy it, but to do that I think you'll need to figure out what you want to get from a CX season, even if that is justifying more pizza. This is temporary.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

🙌

[@thecatsonholiday5932]

GCN, georgio cappola network ❤

[@Jack-i4m6g]

I did that race

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

If you don't warm up your blood vessels won't be fully open and the opening sprint's lactic acid won't leave very easily

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Just don’t get chance now helping with nappy changes and burping. I did do a small spin but nothing g specific

[@sadverysad1659]

a guy your size will only sink on a cross course....try gravel

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Gravel races are too long and I don’t have the time to train for them