The Christmas Cross Project

Maghali Rochette

Although Maghalie Rochette has a lot of experience racing in Europe, she hasn’t been a participant in the Christmas Cross Project. She has, however, been involved with Cycling Canada’s cyclocross working group. Also, this past fall, she launched her CX Fever neck warmer ($ 25, maghalierochette.com). “All the profits from the warmer go to help Cyclocross Canada at Christmas and worlds,” she says. That little boost is important. Cyclocross, unlike road, track, bmx and mountain bike, doesn’t get any government funding because it’s not an Olympic sport. Canadian CX athletes have to find support from other venues. So, if you give the CX Fever neck warmer as a gift this season, it’s actually two presents in one.