Interview Alicia Franck
The cyclocross season is almost finished. In women cyclocross there were many exciting races and unpredictable results. Today, we would like to talk to a cyclocross rider that competed in these races. Belgian rider Alicia Franck finished this season 8th on the European championship, won 3 races and had many other good results as well. How does she look back at the past season?
What do you think about the past season?
I'm
very statisfied. I could ride a complete season for the first time. I
performed on a steady level and I even improved towards the end of
the season.
3 victories and 16 top 10 spots. Is this the season of your breakthrough?
It
was a good season and hopefully it's the start of many more beautiful
years. But I stay ambitious, next year I want to perform even better
again.
What are your favourite kind of parcours?
The
heavier tracks like on the Koppenberg, in Overijse, Tabor and
Gavere,... I really like it. This season, I also enjoyed riding in
Hoogherheide, Middelkerke and Hulst.
What are your ambitions for next season?
Continue
the growth of this season. I want to target top 10 or top 15 spots in
World Cup races and perform better in other races as well. My victory
in Otegem is promising as well.
What are your plans for the coming months?
Firstly,
I will take some rest and build up my base condition after. During
the Summer, I want to take part in road races and maybe some MTB
races as well to be fit for the next cyclocross season.
What are your hobbies apart from cycling?
I
can enjoy many things. During the rest break, I will have more time
to read, to go out eating and do nice things together with family.
How did you start in cyclocross?
I've
done mountainbiking before. During the Winter break I wanted to try
cyclocross for fun and because of interest. I've won immediatly my
first race and so I quickly enjoyed cyclocross. That was in January
2016
Who where your idols in cyclocross/cycling in the past?
Gunn
Rita Dahle (mountainbike racer) and Marianne Vos (road racing)
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