# Andrew Strohmeyer on Chasing the European Cyclocross Dream

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Podcast: [Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sigma-sports-unplugged-with-matt-stephens-985027)
Published: 2025-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
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2025 Pan American Cyclocross Champion Andrew Strohmeyer joins Matt Stephens from his European base in the Netherlands to discuss racing World Cups, funding a full European season, and chasing a professional career. A multiple US national champion and Pan-American title holder, Andrew explains the “Mud Fund,” the impact of gravel’s boom in the US, and the technical skill gap between American and European racing. He breaks down his impressive 12th place at the Tábor World Cup, the demands of elite cyclocross training, and why the discipline keeps pushing him to improve - before contemplating the existence of exploding goats in the Mount Airy, Maryland hometown quiz. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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