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In The Red with Curtis White

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

You're 'In the Red' with US National Cyclocross Champion Curtis White (Steve Tilford Foundation Racing) and his co-host Tony Sylor. The shows follows Curtis's professional racing career from the US National Series to National Championships to World Cups, and World Championships.

Curtis and Tony breakdown the best races in the sport while interviewing guests that include other top professional racers, event organizers, and support personnel.

Email questions for Curtis to [email protected]

Hosted by Curtis White and Anthony Sylor
Produced by Anthony Sylor
Art by Chris Norvold and Katlyn Oliver

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Episodes

Ep 68: Jens Dekker

March 27, 2024 10:07 - 1 hour - 206 MB

Jens Dekker is a former Junior World Champion and Junior European Champion who stepped away from racing before before returning in 2023.  In this episode he opens up about battles with depression while offering unique analysis in a variety of areas, including youth developement, World Cup schedules, World Championship qualification criteria, and pointless rules in UCI races.  It's a deep dive in the world of cyclocross. Get In the Red! @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com inthered@curtis...

Ep 67: Daan Soete

March 20, 2024 01:14 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Welcome Daan Soete of Deschacht - Hens - Maes to In the Red. Daan reflects on a rocky season and coming back from adversity. He provides prespective on the state of the sport from the view of an expereinced rider while offering insight into the unique CX training process.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com [email protected] @daansoete   

Ep 66: Niels Vandeputte

March 08, 2024 02:56 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Two bigs wins capped a season of accomplishments for Niels Vandeputte of Alpecin Deceuninck. After overcoming an off-season injury, he raced more times than any other rider in 2023/2024 all while balancing college studies with the Kersperiode, managing final exams with his World Championship preparation, and still having a enough gas in the tank to race in February. This is the story of a true cross racer.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com @niels_vandeputte [email protected]...

Ep 65: World Championships 2024

February 23, 2024 15:19 - 40 minutes - 91.8 MB

After 12 World Championship preparations and 11 starts, we look back at 2023/2024 and discuss the best off season format for a cyclocross racer - should a crosser be focused on gravel, road, crit, mtb? Curtis has done it all: where does he get his best results? As part of that analysis, we take a look a the French National Team for some additional insight. (see link below). Join the discussion and get In The Red! French National Team Article @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com  inthe...

Ep 64: World Championship Preview 2024

January 31, 2024 10:41 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MB

All the work is done, and it's time to see where Curtis stands among the best in the world. In less than one week, he takes the startline at the World Championship for the 11th time in his career.  His approach has been a bit different, only racing a short three-race block in Europe (as opposed to his traditional heavy 10-12 race schedule during the legendary Kerstperiode). The night before he flies to Prague, we reflect on his preparation, his performance at World Cup Hoogerheide, and previ...

Ep 63: Benidorm (Re)Watch Party

January 28, 2024 16:43 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Curtis is back racing in Europe, and we're back with another watch party. Benidorm was fireworks for 60 mins with Curtis on the startline for all the action - was it the greatest non-championship race of all time? So says Tony. Fire-up the trainer, or serve up some snacks and a cold beverage, hit the replay below and join the party. It's Wolrd Cup Benidorm 2024! Benidorm Free Replay Option 1 Benidorm Free Replay Option 2 @curtisjwhite [email protected] 

Ep 62: Hulst (Re)Watch Party

January 07, 2024 19:43 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Hulst offered a crazy spectacle, and we couldn't resist another watch party. With Curtis training in sunny Spain, and Tony at home in snowy NY, we rewatch all the antics of this year's Hulst WC. Grab a beverage, or jump on the trainer, pull up the race on the link below, and join us for some spitting fast, headbuttingly aggressive cx racing! Email us with thoughts and questions at [email protected] Free Hulst Feed Follow @curtisjwhite and www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 61: Zolder Watch Party

December 29, 2023 15:43 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Welcome to our first Watch Party! In this episode Curtis and Tony try a new format as they watch Zolder with you. So cue-up a replay of Zolder 2023 on your favorite streaming platform, crank up the volume on In the Red, and watch the race with us! Send feedback to [email protected]  @curtisjwhite  www.curtisjwhite.com 

Ep 60: US Nats 2023

December 17, 2023 14:56 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MB

Fresh off the trip from Louisville, Curtis and Tony recap the stories that made 2023 US National Championship. From course desgin, to tire choices, to the fans and the event, we get into all the highs and lows while also looking ahead to the World Championships. For the love of cross, you don't want to miss this one! @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com 

Ep 59 Really Rad USCX and Pan Ams

November 18, 2023 15:44 - 42 minutes - 100 MB

Lots of good stuff in this episode as Curtis and Tony discuss Really Rad, the USCX, and Pan Ams. A few hot takes and insights from each event all recorded BEFORE the big announcement that GCN will be closing GNC+ (more on that in the next ep). But dive into Curtis's thoughts on a second USCX title, a dissappointing Pan Am's race, and a look ahead at US Nats.

Ep 59: Really Rad USCX & Pan Ams

November 18, 2023 15:44 - 42 minutes - 100 MB

Lots of good stuff in this episode as Curtis and Tony discuss Really Rad, the USCX, and Pan Ams. Loaded with insights on each event, but recorded BEFORE the announcement that GCN will be closing GCN+ (more on that in the next ep). In the meantime, dive into Curtis's thoughts on winning a second USCX title, a disappointing Pan Ams performance, and a little Yogi to round it out.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 58: A Double-Win Weekend in Cincy

October 28, 2023 16:17 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MB

Curtis takes back-to-back wins at Cincy after some bad luck at the Trek World Cup. In this epsiode we recap all four race days and preview the upcoming USCX Championship at Really Rad CX. Follow Curtis @curtisjwhite on Instagram. Subscribe to his newsletter at www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 57: Clash in the Charm City

October 05, 2023 19:46 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Charm City CX showcased some of the best racing yet in the USCX as this year's Fast Five threw haymakers Saturday before coming back for more Sunday. But the storyline goes beyond the tightbattles and constant lead changes: a rivalry between Curtis and long-time foe Vinney Baestaens led to two final head-scratching laps that opened the door for the young American, Andrew Storhmeyer, to take his first career C2 win. In this episode, Curtis addresses the tactics and race dynamics from thos...

Ep 56: Go Cross, Rochester CX, & Curtis Turns 28!

September 27, 2023 20:17 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MB

The first 2 weeks of the USCX didn't yield the results we hoped for, but this season is just getting started. In this episode, Curtis talks about the tactics  at Go Cross, a crash at Rochester, the impressive field depth in the US scene, and his upcoming birthday - that he forgot about!   Subscribe to Curtis's newsletter and submit questions for next week: www.curtisjwhite.com.  Follow Curtis on Instagram @curtisjwhite.  

Ep 55: Welcome to Season 4

September 09, 2023 17:37 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Clip-in and get rolling as we hit the first episode of Season 4 where we prepare for a year filled with  bar-banging, tape-stretching, mud-flying cyclcross. In this episode, Curtis and Tony recap Curtis's spring and summer gravel schedule. Curtis gives his take on a few hot gravel topics, and we preview the upcoming cx schedule where our boy will be rocking the stars and stripes.  Get all the latest from Curtis: subscribe to his newsletter at Curtis White (curtisjwhite.com). @curtisjwhite

Ep 54: 'Tilford Would'

April 04, 2023 19:38 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MB

Eric Struckhoff, CEO and co-founder of the Steve Tilford Foundation, sits down with Curtis to discuss the mission of the foundation and the legacy of Steve Tilford. www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite.com

Ep 53: Stephen Hyde

March 17, 2023 10:55 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

In this episode, long-time teammate, mentor, friend, 3X National Champ, and US National Team Coach Stephen Hyde gets 'In the Red'. Curtis and Stephen sit down just before the 2023 World Championships and go deep on living for sport, US cross development, the transition out of the pro-racer life, and so much more.   @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 52: The Report Card Episode

February 22, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 175 MB

The 2022/2023 cyclocross season has come to a close, which means it's time for our annual report card episode! Curtis begins by reflecting on his World Championship performance before grading his full season across six subjects: Pre-Season Prep, New Team Transition, USCX Performance, World Cup Performance, Nationals Championship Prep & Performance, and World Championship Performance . After the grades are in, we take some fan questions and give a little preview of Curtis's spring and summer ...

Ep 51: Kaya Musgrave

February 03, 2023 11:41 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MB

Just a few days before the 2023 World Championships, Curtis recaps the World Cups in Benidorm and Besancon before chatting with US Jr National Champion Kaya Musgrave about her 2022/2023 season and the lead up to her first World Championships.

Ep 50: Kerstperiode Recap

January 21, 2023 16:57 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

In our 50th show, we dive into an intense 7-race block where Curtis landed some of his best career finishes, followed by some notes on his training camp in Spain, preparation for this weekend's World Cup in Benidorm, and a look at the upcoming World Championships. Follow along as the US National Champ prepares for the final leg of a storied 2022/2023 campaign. 

Ep 49: US National Championships 2022

December 14, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 192 MB

He did it! In front of a home crowd, in proper cross conditions, against a deep field, and in dramatic fashion, Curtis achieved his life-long dream and became the US Elite National Cyclocross Champion! It was an instant classic that will echo in cyclocross lore for years to come.  Just two days after winning, Curtis reflects on the race and the 18-year journey that brought him to the pinnacle of the sport. You don't want to miss this one!  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 48: A Really Rad USCX

November 11, 2022 19:47 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Curtis accomplishes his first big goal of the season as he secures the USCX title after three days of fast racing at Really Rad CX. Get the inside scoop on all the action as we ramp up to Nationals! @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 47: Jeremy Powers

November 06, 2022 17:13 - 46 minutes - 105 MB

The GOAT, the Godfather, 4X National Champion, star of Behind the Barriers, International Analysist, the voice of GCN CX, in this episode, we aren't short on superlatives as media and marketing expert Jeremy Powers gets 'In The Red'. JPows talks fatherhood, life after racing, the state of American cross, and broadcasting all while imparting some value career advice on our host.  Don't miss this one! @curtisjwhite @jpows www.curtisjwhite.com 

Ep 46: Trek CX World Cup with Raylyn and Lizzy

October 24, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 187 MB

Get on the road and In the Red with Steve Tilford Foundation Racing Team as they talk Trek Cup, team management, academics, gravel, cheese, hats and much more.  @stevetilfordfoundationracing @raylynnuss @lizzygunsalus 

Ep 45: US World Cup Racing

October 20, 2022 10:39 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MB

The US World Cup block did not disappoint as the Euros returned and brought fast, dry racing back to the US. Top finishes in the in the big events alluded Curtis, but a C1 podium, and some tough international competition, will fuel the fire as we approach championship season. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 44: Chapeau, Mr. White

October 07, 2022 10:47 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Charm City produced two days of muddy drama with Curtis taking a huge win on day 2. In this episode, we get the dirty details as Curtis talks tires, pit exchanges, rivalries, running, and the upcoming World Cups.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite

Ep 43: A Mudder in Rochester

September 29, 2022 21:16 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

From fast and dry to a Euro-style mudfest, Rochester CX had it all. In this episode Race Director Shana Lydon gets 'In The Red' for a full breakdown of the racing, the mud, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that produces some of the best cx racing in the US.  @curtisjwhite @rochestercross www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 42: New Team, New Kit, New Season

September 22, 2022 10:52 - 40 minutes - 92 MB

We are all new for 2022 as Curtis talks about the season opener at Go Cross, his new team, The Steve Tilford Foundation, and the upcoming weekend in Rochester.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 41: From US National Team Camp (Volume 2)

September 17, 2022 12:56 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MB

In Volume 2 from the US National Team's pre-season training camp, Curtis sits down with U23 National Champion Scott Funston. Roommates at this camp, Curtis and Scott give us an inside look at training with the top riders and coaches in the country as they prepare to compete at a World Cup level. www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite @fun_scott2

Ep 40: From US National Team Camp (Volume 1)

September 15, 2022 10:06 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

With Curtis announcing his new team tomorrow (9/16/22), and the USCX beginning this weekend, we are back In the Red! Coming at ya from the US National Team's pre-season camp, Curtis provides insight into national team training, analysis on his crit season with Best Buddies Racing, and previews his goals for his 2022/2023 cyclocross campaign.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 39: In The Red (White & Blue) w/ Michael Hernandez

July 15, 2022 20:23 - 1 hour - 149 MB

National Criterium Champion Michael Hernandez gets in The Red (White & Blue) after Best Buddies Racing wins the road and crit titles at Elite Nats. Michael and Curtis analyze both wins, discuss lessons learned at Pro Nats, along with the evolution and future of the best crit team in the world. @michael_hernandez www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite  

Ep 38: Lion Tamers

June 20, 2022 15:01 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Curtis is back on the crit scene after his debut with Best Buddies at Somerville and Armed Forces. In this episode, Curtis recaps his first two weekends of racing before contrasting the Best Buddies loss to Legion at Armed Forced with their 1-2 victory at Tulsa Tough, showing that Best Buddies crew is poised to becoming lion tamers. Tulsa Arts Live Stream | Tulsa Tough @curtisjwhite

Ep 37: Best Buddies Round Table: Estevez, Wolfe, Nsek & Fries

May 27, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 180 MB

It was a busy weekend In the Red! Curtis traveled to the Finger Lakes for the Rochester Twilight Crit with his Best Buddies crew of Ben Wolfe, Danny Estevez, Ama Nsek, and Richard Fries before racing the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic on Sunday.  Unfortunately, Rochester was canceled, but we still have a killer show with a Best Buddies pre-race round table from the team house, and a race recap of KLGC where we had a fantastic event, and Curtis took the win!  For more Keuka Lake Gravel Classic...

Ep 36: Highs, Lows & Off-Season Woes

May 11, 2022 17:06 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

After an off-season break, we're back 'In the Red' kicking off gravel and crit season. In this episode Curtis shares his thoughts on the loss of Cannondale CX World and his upcoming racing plans with Best Buddies.  We also preview the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic p/b Steuben Brewing Company on May 22 where you can join Curtis in the Finger Lakes for a killer gravel experience. Use the code newyorkcurtis and save $10 on your entry. Keuka Lake Gravel Classic | Steuben Brewing Company   

Ep 35: World Championships 2022

February 13, 2022 13:37 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Still buzzing from a career-best 12th place finish at the World Championships in front of an amazing US crowd, Curtis reflects on his performance, his season, the growth of American cyclocross, and the support network that made it all happen.   This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthered to save on your next purchase. Join Curtis for the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic Online Registration (bikereg.com)  Instagram: @curtishjwhite  www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 34: We're All Eh'Muricans

January 26, 2022 19:53 - 1 hour - 168 MB

It's World Championship week, and we are 'In the Red' with Michael van den Ham. After spending a couple of weeks in New Mexico, Curtis and Michael discuss the benefits of training together, provide their analysis of Hoogerheide World Cup, and give us their final thoughts before the big dance.   This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthered to save on your next purchase. Join Curtis for the Keuka Gravel Classic Online Registration (bikereg.com) and use the code inther...

Ep 33: On Home Soil

January 22, 2022 14:56 - 53 minutes - 121 MB

It's almost time for the World Championships and Curtis is back on home soil. In this episode, Curits records from his training camp in Albuquerque to breakdown the final race of his European block, discuss his pre-Worlds training, and announce his new road season contract.  This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthered to save on your next purchase. Join Curtis for the Keuka Gravel Classic Online Registration (bikereg.com) and use the code inthered to save on your e...

Ep 32: Gelukkig nieuwjaar

January 11, 2022 17:38 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Gelukkig nieuwjaar! (Happy New Year!).  In this episode we record our final show of the Kerstperiode. Curtis discusses the races from New Years's weekend before racing Herentals and making his trip home for the World Championships. This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthered to save on your next purchase. Join Curtis for the Keuka Gravel Classic Online Registration (bikereg.com) and use the code inthered to save on your entry. Instagram: @curtishjwhite  www.cur...

Ep 31: From Europe w/ Hecht and Clouse

January 04, 2022 14:02 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

In the middle of their European block, US National Champions Gage Hecht and Katie Clouse join the show to talk Dendermonde, Zolder, aviation, college and Katie's history of dodging Curtis' podcast invites.  This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthred to save on your next purchase. Join Curtis for the Keuka Gravel Classic Online Registration (bikereg.com) and use the code inthered to save on your entry. Instagram: @curtishjwhite @katieclousee @gchecht  www.curtis...

Ep 30: Home Away From Home

December 23, 2021 16:43 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Nothing like kicking-off a European block with a double World Cup weekend that includes a pinwheel and Namur! Curtis is back in the Netherlands, and after a busy travel week, he is getting settled in his home away from home.  This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthred to save on your next purchase. Follow Curtis @curtishjwhite.  www.curtisjwhite.com  

Ep 29: Gratitude

December 17, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In an emotional and difficult episode, filled with hope and gratitude, Curtis makes no excuses and holds nothing back as he examines a 2nd place finish at US Nationals - his third in a row.  This episode is sponsored by Whoop.  Go to join.whoop.com/inthred to save on your next purchase. Follow Curtis @curtishjwhite.  www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 28: Sharpening the Sword

December 08, 2021 20:08 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MB

After a 2-week break from recording, we are back In The Red just in time for the US National Championships. In this episode, Curtis recaps Pan Ams, talks about his mindset heading into the biggest race of the season, and Tony has a Flo-spiracy that you won't want to miss.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 27: In the Green

November 18, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Coming off two second-place finishes at Really Rad CX, Curtis breaks down, the racing, the course, and his training as we ramp up to Pan Ams & Nats. We also talk about the importance of the Cycle-Smart New England Cyclocross Series and submit our takes on "three out of the box ideas you will probably hate" courtesy of the Media Pit podcast. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 26: A New England Classic

November 10, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 161 MB

At 10 years old, Curtis raced Noho for the first time; last weekend he took two wins in the Elite Field for the 4th time in his pro career. In this episode we breakdown the 30th edition of this New England classic, revisit Clara's big win at the Koppenberg, and dive into the deep cultural rivalries the European Championships.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com  inthered@curtisjwhite 

Ep 25: Mid-Season Form

November 04, 2021 19:45 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

After the USCX concluded with two hard-fought battles at King CX in Cincy, Curtis takes a much-deserved break in preparation for a three week stretch of racing at home on the East Coast. In this episode, he and Tony reflect on the first half of the season as well as Curtis' Cannondale summer tribute ride: Taking the Long Way Home - YouTube,  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com 

Ep 24: Crossmas in October

October 20, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Coming off the American-Kerstperiode - a block that featured six races in ten days, including three World Cups - Curtis and Tony breakdown the racing, the travel, the live coverage, and the cultural impact of an intense block of world class American cyclocross. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 23: 4th Time's a Charm

October 07, 2021 16:12 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

After three tough outings in the USCX, Curtis hit his stride on the second day of Charm City. In this episode, Curtis and Tony recap the highs and lows of the weekend, analyze racing against MTB World Champ Christ Blevins, preview the upcoming World Cup schedule, and develop tactics to book Katie Clouse as a guest on the show.  @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 22: Memory of a Goldfish

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 99.5 MB

Coming off a disappointing weekend in Rochester that featured a cocktail of bad luck and bad decisions, Curtis and Tony reflect on the races, the beer, and the live steam before shifting focus to the upcoming Charm City - including the much anticipated arrival of mtb World Champion, Christopher Blevins. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 21: A Perfect Start 2 The Season

September 22, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Coming off 2 wins to start the UCI season, Curtis and Tony breakdown Curtis' races at Go Cross before shifting focus on the upcoming weekend at Rochester, which marks the first C1 of the year and the beginning of the USCX National Series.  Also buried late in the episode is a little "cross beef"? Better listen to find out! Check out the Wide Angle Podium Network's YouTube Channel for more coverage of the races: (36) Wide Angle Podium - YouTube @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com

Ep 20: Advocacy, Representation & Carrot Cake w/ Katerina Nash

September 14, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 185 MB

In preparation for the beginning of the Pro CX calendar, Curtis gets some inspiration from 5X Olympian, CX legend, and UCI rider rep Katerina Nash.  Curtis and Tony also talk about the GP Beverly results and the start of the UCI season with the upcoming Go Cross in Roanoke.  Instagram and Twitter: @curtisjwhite.  www.curtisjwhite.com