It’s that time of year when the leaves change color, the weather cools off, and the days get shorter. It’s this same time of year when many cyclists transition from racing on the road to racing on the dirt and grass... When you add the dirt, grass, bad weather, choice of equipment and running then you have a sport that is as different as it is the same.

Spencer Petrov is quickly becoming one of America's biggest names of up-and-coming CX racers in the world. With huge success both internationally and domestically, Spencer could be America's best chance at winning a CX World Championship in the near future.

2016 is setting up to be an especially big year for Spencer as he makes the jump from the junior ranks to the Elite U23 racing scene. We went one-on-one with Spencer to find out what makes him the savage racer we have come to know, and how his nutrition helps take him to the next level...