Ever wonder about the racer/mechanic relationship of some of the top cross racers in the world? SRAM Road Diaries provides some insight into that exact partnership with Jeremy Powers and his mechanic Tom Hopper through this new film put together by Sam Smith.
From SRAM Road Diaries:
A unique look at the relationship of professional cyclocross racer Jeremy Powers and mechanic Tom Hopper. Powers is the current US Cyclocross National Champion and the sole rider on Team Rapha-Focus. Hopper is his full-time mechanic responsible for maintaining every aspect of their US and European bike fleet. With thoughtful insight, efficient edits, and distinctive camera work this six-minute video is an interesting lesson about the relationship between the rider and mechanic and the bikes and components they depend on.