Video: Berden wraps up US cyclo-cross stint

Ben Berden (Clement-Ops Ale) with the leaders early in the race

Ben Berden (Clement-Ops Ale) with the leaders early in the race (Image credit: Dave McElwaine)

At 36 years of age, Ben Berden isn't quite ready to hang up his cyclo-cross bike. A former contender against the likes of Sven Nys and Bart Wellens, he was so frequently the last man on the podium that he was dubbed Ben 'Derden' (derde is third in Dutch). Now, he has to watch from across the Atlantic Ocean as his compatriots rack up UCI points in World Cups in which he will probably never be chosen to compete.

Laura Weislo
Managing Editor

Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.