Sisu. A Finnish term without direct translation, to me, its the ability to shrug off setbacks, obstacles, and in general...the conditions and situations that would deter those of lesser motivation and of weaker cloth.



Jonathan Page's journeyman experience in the European shark pit of professional cyclocross racing has been one such journey and we're proud to see him sharing it all with us. Heading it the week before the World Championships, Page closed out his 2009/2010 World Cup campaign with another career performance best with an 8th place in Hoogerheide, Netherlands.



After the race, CXmagazine held an on-line interview with the Pages for those of us following their race coverage live via the interweb. Check out the race recap and get the scoop straight from the guy who gave the world's best cyclocrossers a clean view of his heels for a bit right here

 

Read about Jonathan's story here on Velonews to learn more about what makes Jonathan Page, well, Jonathan Page.

Page choose the 1.45's for the Hoogerheide race from his arsenal of 65's, 45's, and new 2.25 low profile wheel options. Its no secret Page is a fan of the nimble and ultra-responsive feel of the 2.25 model, which we developed specifically for him, but on the heavy and muddy courses, nothing slices better through the slop than a deep dish wheel. On the frozen and greasy tundra of Tabor's course this weekend, I'm expecting to see the 2.25's out there...and with a bit of luck and the ever present Sisu, hopefully on the podium.