Cyclocross For the NoviceDave Carr, Nov 1995Introduction
Ah, cyclocross. Ancient sport of the Euro-pro. Gray, nasty weather. Tough riders on skinny tires. I'd trade a pair of spiked Sidis for the chance to do one of those races.
If you've never tried cyclocross before, let me tell you: it can be a blast. It helps build your bike-handling skills and keep your fitness during winter, while keeping you entertained at a time when you might otherwise find it hard to train. Cyclocross races are short off-road races in a circuit-race format: 1- to 2-mile courses; short, steep hills; and a variety of surfaces from pavement to mud and sand.
The primary feature that all 'cross races share and that sets them apart from the other disciplines is obstacles that force you to get off your bike. Sometimes you will leap over something and get back on, other times you'll run with the bike for some distance. Now, if you're picturing those hike-a-bike sections in NORBA races, rewind and play it back at double speed. Cyclocross is a kind of dirt time-trial criterium where the key is to maintain high speed no matter what comes.
OK here it is... BARTS Field every Wednesday night between now and December I will be hosting Cyclocross practice. We wills start next WED(AUGUST 30th) with just some Cross Practice at 5:30pm-6:30. We won't have a race till the Second week of September. If we actually get some numbers we will have to move it to a field so we don't impact Barts. I am guessing that maybe we will see 2-4 riders so please anyone come out that is interested in gettting into cross. BRING YOUR MTN BIKE OR CROSS BIKE OR OLD ROAD BIKE. Please email me at sam@kriegcycling.com or call me 232-2054 before you come out to be certain it is on. I will post more info shortly.
BELOW IS THE BUNCH OF LINKS ABOUT CROSS AND HOW AND WHERE... ENJOY
BEST LOCAL SERIES
NO JOKERS HERE SOME OF THE BEST RACERS IN THE WEST ARE OUT OF SALT LAKE
http://www.utahcyclocross.com/
NEW SERIES HERE http://www.idahocyclocross.com/
RACE WITH THE BIG STARS http://www.usgpcyclocross.com/
MORE INFO
http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/index.cfm
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