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The Crosscast

The Crosscast

Written by: Neil Mansfield Matt Payne Xan Crees and guests
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Neil Mansfield, Matt Payne, Xan Crees and special guests talk about World, European and UK cyclocross. Follow us on @TheCrosscast @CrosscastNeil @XanCrees and @MattFixerPayne. And give us a like on Facebook and Instagram. Support us at https://buymeacoffee.com/crosscast.
Neil Mansfield is the host of the show and the cyclocross uber-geek. He races for Grity Race Team and his family all love cross. He has been podcasting since 2015 and over-analysing racing using spreadsheets for a lot longer. He helps Caroline (Mrs M) run Grity Sustainable Sports Apparel. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/crosscastneil.
Matt Payne is the voice of British cyclocross having been on the mic for all of the big races for years. He is a professional commentator regularly heard at raceside, and also on TV and streamed coverage for all cycling disciplines. He has long experience of professional race promotion, but also a passion for grass-roots opportunity from being the brains and voice of e-Sports to UCI commentary, to organising local league races.

Xan Crees is a double British Elite Women's champion, having taken titles in both gravel and cyclocross. Now racing the pro-circuit as an elite, she has been a cyclocrosser at heart since she was a youth. With first hand experience of pretty much every course out there, and knowing how to win UCI races, she brings the insight of a pro-athlete.


The music is by Steep and used under a CC license.

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Episodes
  • The Crosscast S9E11 WORLD CHAMPS PREVIEW!

    The Crosscast S9E11 WORLD CHAMPS PREVIEW!
    Jan 28 2026

    In Episode 11 of Season 9 Neil, Xan and Matt give their predictions for the 2026 #cyclocross World Champs and you can too at https://tinyurl.com/hulstcx26 😊

    They look back on the finale of the 25-26 World Cup with races from #maasmechelen and #hoogerheide , both of which Xan was racing. She gives her views from being on the ground... well, on the bike... and - yay - didn't have any mechanicals!

    In a season where there were a lot of rounds compressed into just a few weeks, and the furthest distance between venues was about 1500km, they talk about what could be a wider spread to make it a true 'World' Cup.

    The focus of the show is on the World Cup that will come from Hulst. They make their predictions for each race - a great way to talk through who they think are the ones to watch! For this year's World Champs Matt will be on the UCI mic, Neil will be on the tape courseside, and Xan will be on the sofa glued to the telly.

    Support the show

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    To support the show pop over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crosscast to make a donation towards our hosting fees - every little helps!

    You can watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrosscastCyclocross

    Follow us on Insta and Facebook, and share to your networks! Neil Mansfield @crosscastneil is part of Grity Sustainable Sports Apparel @gritykit, and Matt Payne @mattfixerpayne runs Full Speed Events @full_speed_events. Xan Crees @xancrees races for OGT USE.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • The Crosscast S9E10 National Champs Cyclocross and 26/27 Trophy. Benidorm Maasmech & Hoogerheide

    The Crosscast S9E10 National Champs Cyclocross and 26/27 Trophy. Benidorm Maasmech & Hoogerheide
    Jan 22 2026

    In Episode 10 of Season 9, Neil, Xan and Matt look back on the National Championships from South Shields. Xan looks back on her race and her second place finish, after doing the jersey proud for the past 12 months. Neil also revisits the weekend where he was also racing and working with Grity.

    They give their views on the planned changes to the National Trophy Series that will be introduced next year. There is a lot to look forward to and things will be different. Whilst they welcome a much-needed refresh the devil will be in the detail, and the reduced number of UCI rounds will be missed.

    They also look back on the Benidorm World Cup, which Matt was commentating on the UCI World Feed, and in which Xan was racing. The races turned out to be really entertaining and another opportunity to show how the venue would make a credible World Champs.

    In the Laatste Ronde, they look forward to the next two World Cups - Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide. Both races have given us fantastic action in the past and will be under the spotlight as Xan takes to the start, and Matt puts words to the action.

    Support the show

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    To support the show pop over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crosscast to make a donation towards our hosting fees - every little helps!

    You can watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrosscastCyclocross

    Follow us on Insta and Facebook, and share to your networks! Neil Mansfield @crosscastneil is part of Grity Sustainable Sports Apparel @gritykit, and Matt Payne @mattfixerpayne runs Full Speed Events @full_speed_events. Xan Crees @xancrees races for OGT USE.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Crosscast S9E09 National Champs incoming! Irvine and Kerste Periode Part 2

    The Crosscast S9E09 National Champs incoming! Irvine and Kerste Periode Part 2
    Jan 8 2026

    In Episode 9 of Season 9 Neil, Xan and Matt look back on their highly committed many hours of cyclocross watching, racing, working and commentating with a look back on the second half of the Kerste Periode. They send comiserations to those riders crashing out for the end of the season and hope for quick recoveries.

    They look back on the final round of the National Trophy that came from Irvine. It was a magnificent event, that proved very popular amongst those who made the trip to Ayrshire. Neil gives the details of his race and reports back on the overalls.

    In the Laatste Ronde they look forward to the National Championships that are due to come from South Shields in the UK. They review the course, and the front runners for the elite men and elite women. They also discuss the live coverage that will be provided on YouTube.

    They also touch on other key National Champs including a mini preview of the Ireland course.

    Support the show

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    To support the show pop over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crosscast to make a donation towards our hosting fees - every little helps!

    You can watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrosscastCyclocross

    Follow us on Insta and Facebook, and share to your networks! Neil Mansfield @crosscastneil is part of Grity Sustainable Sports Apparel @gritykit, and Matt Payne @mattfixerpayne runs Full Speed Events @full_speed_events. Xan Crees @xancrees races for OGT USE.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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