Maghalie Rochette is all set for the 2024/25 ‘cross season. The past few years have been a bit of a roller coaster due to sickness and injuries, but she rebounded well in 2024. For the upcoming season, there will be a few changes. First off, she has a new clothing sponsor.
New kit day
“I just started working with Velocio. They’re a company that began in Vermont—extremely passionate people who make high-quality clothing and put a lot of effort into being environmentally friendly. They look for better materials, have repair programs, and choose their colors to ensure they remain stylish over time… it’s pretty cool! But on top of that, they love cyclocross! For me, it feels great to work with people who love the sport as much as I do,” she said. “I’ll be wearing their inline kits at the beginning of the season, but we’re working on something very cool for the World Cup season, so stay tuned.”
In terms of her race season, her fall plan will be a little different than in years past. She won’t be doing the full USCX series—which she swept in 2023—but she will be adding a few Lifetime Grand Prix and gravel races.
A different season this year
Her season will kick off on Sept. 14 with the Lifetime Grand Prix Chequamegon MTB in Wisconsin, followed by the UCI CX Series 3 and 4 in Rochester, N.Y., on Sept. 21-22, and the UCI CX Series 5 and 6 in Baltimore on Sept. 27-28. October will begin with the UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium on Oct. 5-6, then continue with the Lifetime GP, Big Sugar Gravel in Arkansas on Oct. 19, and the Really Rad CX in Massachusetts on Oct. 26-27. November will feature the Cyclocross Pan-American Championships on Nov. 2-3 or possibly the Iceman Cometh, or maybe a break. Her North American season will wrap up with the Cyclocross Canadian National Championships on Nov. 16.
Across the pond for the UCI World Cups
“Then, I will head to Europe a few times, starting my World Cup season in Dublin on Dec. 1 and staying for a bit. I’m not sure exactly what my European season will look like yet—I’ll confirm in a few weeks—but these will be my main goals! All I know is I won’t stay for the whole season. I’m trying something different this year,” the multiple national champion explained. “In the past, I’ve always had more success when I can prepare well, go over, and perform over a few short weeks. My performance always declines when I stay for extended periods, and at this point in my career,…
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