To be a true cross fan, I need to become a supporter. On the Men's side, that is tough to choose so I will start with the Women's instead. Daphny van den Brand of the Netherlands. You can read all about her at www.daphnyvandenbrand.nl, assuming you speak Dutch, of course. You may ask why I do not cheer for the current leader Marianne Vos? Well that would hardly be politically correct in Sweden. Besides, I think it is kind of cute with braided hair that you can actually see since most women hide all of their hair inside their helmets.


These are some shots from her victory December 20, 2009 in a snowy Kalmthout. (Pictures from her site).