NoTubes revealed new cyclocross disc brake wheelsets and updates to pre-existing wheelsets today at PressCamp, and the wheels themselves will be available by mid-August. Disc brakes and tubeless...
Your question: I'm not ready to go to disc brakes, but I want to improve my braking. Are there any upgrades or changes I can make? Answered by Drew Hager Without knowing what exactly you are...
19 June 2013
You’ve probably heard of the site Girl Bike Love, or Cyclofemme. Today, their founder Sarai Snyder is checking in with Cyclocross Magazine and telling us her story of beginning cyclocross, and beginning cyclocross again. And again. We can certainly relate, and we’re looking forward to more on Sarai’s journey into cyclocross racing. We’ll also be [...]
18 June 2013
Redline Bicycles is proud to announce the signing of Erica Zaveta (Brevard College) to Team Redline for cyclocross and mountain biking. She’ll be joining well-known cyclocrosser and MTBer Justin Lindine, and Redline Performance Marketing manager director Tim Rutledge said of the signing ”We are pleased to add such a talented athlete to our program.” Ms. [...]
18 June 2013
If you’re familiar with Joe Hill (think early 20th century unionism), you may have heard the quote, “Don’t mourn, organize!” Well, for those who’ve been unhappy with the way USA Cycling handles cyclocross in the US, here’s your chance to change it. And if you do agree with their policies and think they’re doing a [...]
16 June 2013
Building a set of collapsible barriers with PVC pipe is a piece of cake! If you’ve ever attending a cyclocross practice session, you probably have seen a set of PVC barriers erected. For one thing, they’re incredibly easy to break down and set up. An added bonus is that if a newer, more unsteady rider crashes into them (or if a seasoned pro comes in too hot and crashes into them), it won’t really hurt anything but his or her pride.
15 June 2013
Since being published back in February, the UCI cyclocross calendar has had a few date switches, and since we’ve been hearing questions like, “When is Holy Week?” more and more often, we thought we’d republish the now-updated calendar. While Raleigh’s Midsummer Night’s ’Cross at DealerCamp in July might be the unofficial start of the season, [...]
14 June 2013
by Molly Hurford and Lee Slone It’s the offseason, sure, but that doesn’t mean cyclocrossers are in hiding. In fact, planning for the 2013 season is going ahead full-steam. This week, we checked in with Jeremy Powers about his new projects, took a look at disc brakes and their mechanical implications, and saw Curtis White [...]
13 June 2013
PARK CITY, UTAH – Registration has opened for the third edition of the Raleigh Midsummer Nights Cyclocross, to be held on the opening day of DealerCamp. With a purse of nearly $5,000, this event will attract cyclocross stars from Europe and America to Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley Resort, in Park City, Utah. The race [...]
13 June 2013
HAMBURG, GERMANY — STEVENS Bikes has added Cyclocross Magazine columnist Christine “Peanut” Vardaros to their roster. As her former team of Baboco recently downgraded to a club level, Vardaros continues on solo with the team’s bike sponsor STEVENS as new title sponsor. “From the first ride, I was hooked. It’s lightweight, comfy, and has well-balanced [...]
12 June 2013
by Molly Hurford It’s been a series of eventful weekends. From racing in one of the hardest crits around, the Tour of Somerville, to heading to State College to play on mountain bikes while catching the tail end of the Trans-Sylvania Epic and cheering Justin Lindine and Amanda Carey in for the wins, to running [...]
11 June 2013
Catching Powers has been a bit easier this year: typically, May and April sees him flying all over the country, and the world, racing for his road team, Jelly Belly, but this year, he’s been able to fly under the radar, racing only a small handful of races while he works on some new projects, [...]
10 June 2013
Stu Thorne, Director of the Cannondale prepared by CyclocrossWorld.com professional cyclocross team, announced the addition of the young, talented Curtis White to the squad today. After White’s second place at Nationals in the 17-18 category and an 11th place at Worlds, it was no surprise that the racer got picked up by Cannondale-CyclocrossWorld for the [...]
9 June 2013
On Friday, we talked a bit about what to look for in a training camp. But today, we want to look at what exactly you can expect to get out of a training camp, so you know what to look for if you’re planning on dropping some dollars on a camp this summer. by Frank [...]
8 June 2013
PORTLAND, OREGON – Portland has been dubbed “the vanguard of American cycling” making the Portland Art Museum the ideal venue to host an exhibition exploring iconic bicycle design and celebrating bike culture. It will be presented from June 8 until September 8. Drawn from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher, this [...]
18 June 2013
NoTubes revealed new cyclocross disc brake wheelsets and updates to pre-existing wheelsets today at PressCamp, and the wheels themselves will be available by mid-August. Disc brakes and tubeless tires may offend the traditionalists, but on most rides, the Cyclocross Magazine team is enjoying the benefits of both technologies. If you were considering converting to tubeless [...]
17 June 2013
Your question: I’m not ready to go to disc brakes, but I want to improve my braking. Are there any upgrades or changes I can make? Answered by Drew Hager Without knowing what exactly you are experiencing with these brakes, it would be hard for me to make a direct recommendation, but I can tell [...]
10 June 2013
One of our readers asked, “If I switch to disc brakes, what’s going to be different in terms of maintenance?” One of our trusty mechanical experts, Drew Hager, weighs in: I think for many cyclocrossers coming from a roadie background the idea of disc brakes is daunting and full of hassle, while those coming from [...]
8 June 2013
by Clifford Lee With the UCI legalizing disc brakes for cyclocross, and many professionals and amateurs— particularly in the US—adopting the system, it’s no surprise to see Avid, Shimano and Hayes all release new cable-actuated mechanical brakes targeted at cyclocross racers. We’ve been testing all three brakes, the Shimano CX75, the Avid BB7 SL and [...]
4 June 2013
From Issue 18, we give you the Fort Victor CX bike, as reviewed by Andrew Yee. Anyone who regularly follows international cyclocross racing knows that the Czech Republic proudly claims some of the world’s fastest racers and biggest races, including both the 2010 World Championships and the World Champion that year, Zdenek Stybar, as well [...]
3 June 2013
One of our readers asked, ”What’s the best way to set up front dérailleur to get smooth responsive shifting? Any thoughts?” Chris Mayhew, one of our favorite Mechanical Monday participants, had a few thoughts. There are a few things to think about. It’s a matter of eliminating variables, really.
27 May 2013
In this new series, you ask, and one of our expert mechanics answers. Have a question? Ask below in the comments, or on our Twitter or Facebook pages. “How should I clean shifter units and what cables should I run? I destroyed my shifters last year and I am sure it could have been avoided.” [...]
23 May 2013
by Molly Hurford In anticipation of Issue 21 of Cyclocross Magazine with our huge women’s feature, we’re taking a look at some of the kit and gear options out there for women these days. The fashion spectrum has improved drastically over the years, and finally companies are making clothing for women, not just taking men’s [...]
22 May 2013
by Alan “Danger” Zinniker Go to any high-level professional cyclocross or road race, and watch the professional European mechanics clean and work on a bike. They’re not dealing with workstands with finicky clamps that can crush lightweight carbon frames or seatposts, but take care of washing and adjusting their riders’ bikes with workstands that have [...]
20 May 2013
A couple of weeks ago, we asked some of our favorite mechanics and the staffers at Cyclocross Magazine which tools they simply couldn’t live without during the cyclocross season. Allen wrenches were heavily featured. But this time, we wanted to hear from our readers, the racers who can be found in the trenches and pitting [...]
16 May 2013
by Molly Hurford If you watch Parks and Recreation at all, you may be familiar with this scene, and the three little words that may inspire a hefty chunk of your bike and bike accessory buying: “Treat Yo Self.” You spend most of your spare time on the bike, so why not make it [...]
13 May 2013
by Chris Mayhew The season is over, but before you pack away the bike into the back of the garage until next September, there are a few things you should do to ensure than when you do pull it out, covered in dust and begging to be ridden again come cyclocross season, it’s in race-ready [...]
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