Ep200: Lidia Cusack, Cyclocross World Cup Namur

December 25, 2025
Lidia Cusack is an emerging professional cyclist who has made her mark in both road racing and cyclocross. She began racing at a young age on her local club team in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and quickly moved into the national and international scene.

After graduating high school, Lidia took the bold step to move to Europe to pursue her cycling dreams.  Her dedication paid off with impressive results in UCI events, World Cup races, and World Championships. Notable achievements during her junior years include victory at the prestigious Druivenkoers - Overijse road race and a commanding cyclocross World Cup win in Dublin.  Her 5th place finish at the 2024 Cyclocross World Championship further solidified her status as a rising star in the sport.  

As a U23 rider, Lidia is staying patient while challenging herself among elite competitors - knowing that results will come with experience. In her future Lidia dreams of having a long and healthy career, winning a monument on the road, and winning an elite cyclocross world title. She also aspires to be a role model for future American female cyclists, showing them that it is possible to succeed at the highest levels despite barriers that come with being an American in a very Euro-focussed sport.
Aside from racing her bicycle, Lidia loves spending time outdoors - mountain biking, backpacking, skiing, sailing, and anything else that brings her to nature.

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Lucinda Brand
Puck Pieterse
World Cup Namur
World Cup cyclocross races on UCI YouTube
Mud Fund
On the road U23 women have first standalone events at World Championships in Rwanda.
Megan Jastrab pay it forward fundraiser for junior women going to 2025 road World Championships