Chatting with Jeremy Powers and each other about everything from bike racing to girls.
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Jeremy Powers came over to talk and hang out. A lot of the juniors got to ask him questions about being a pro 'cross racer.
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A special visit from Santa, who wished us a Merry Christmas and gave the U23s and elites champagne to celebrate.
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Christmas eve
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Everyone shared a holiday meal.
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A couple of cards to open on Christmas morning under the little tree that Brooke insists I have over here since we don't actually have one at the house.
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Time to call home and wish loved ones a Merry Christmas.
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It's the letter of the day from Brooke. There is one letter per day with the number of days left until I come home sometimes include little games and funny facts to pass the time.
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Danny Summerhill's stash of letters from home.
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Skyping home to fans and friends a "Merry Christmas"
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Watching my daily fill of Grey's Anatomy to pass the time. Other people are watching the Hills and other heart-warming chick shows to pass the time.
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Second place at junior nationals, Jeff Bahnson, is building up his bikes for tomorrow's World Cup after finally receiving them from the airline three days later than planned.
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The board shows the day's kitchen duties.
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It's a gray Christmas day in Belgium.
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A group of riders sit around on the couch watching the only English thing on TV - the music video Chanel JIM. Summerhill says it's not only very addicting, but also a good way of bonding with fellow teammates while discussing how hot the singers are.
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Christmas dinner - at least for the non-vegetarians - before it's cooked.
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Mmmmm, dessert!
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Santa and others play a heated game of Scrabble.
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Being a bike racer means time on the road away from family and that includes the holidays. Euro 'Cross Camper Danny Summerhill shared with Cyclingnews this photo gallery showing how he and his fellow campers celebrated Christmas eve and Christmas day while in Izegem, Belgium.
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