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Cyclocross Gift Ideas and Reviews: Get a (Better) Grip with New Brake Pads and Bar Tape

20 December 11 • 0 comment

The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the gift of cyclocross, and what better way to whoop it up than to share some last-minute ’cross love with others? Give a teammate a must-have tool (that you can borrow), introduce a loved one to the sport, drop a hint by leaving this list out for [...]
Training Workout Review: Cyclo90 H.I.T. Program

19 December 11 • 1 comment

by Molly Hurford We recently interviewed Graeme Street, the creator of the Cyclo90 H.I.T. Program, and now that we’ve had time to check out the DVDs in his collection, we’re bringing you a review of his program. Cyclo90 H.I.T. focuses on high intensity training, core strength and rapid fitness gains in a 90-day period. The [...]
Cyclocross Gift Idea and Review: Gore Ultra Light Sealed Low Friction Shift Cable Kit

19 December 11 • 0 comment

The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the gift of cyclocross, and what better way to whoop it up than to share some last-minute ’cross love with others? Give a teammate a must-have tool (that you can borrow), introduce a loved one to the sport, drop a hint by leaving this list out for [...]
Holiday Cyclocross Product Spotlight: Planet Bike’s Cyclocross Fender Set

18 December 11 • 2 comments

The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the gift of cyclocross, and what better way to whoop it up than to share some ’cross love with others? Give a teammate a must-have tool (that you can borrow), introduce a loved one to the sport, drop a hint by leaving this list out for a [...]
Cheap Bike Project: An Exercise in Cyclocross Penny Pinching

18 December 11 • 5 comments

The following article launching Cyclocross Magazine’s “Cheap Bike” project originally appeared in Issue 14. Part 2 of the article is in Issue 15, which is arriving in shops nationwide now, and soon to be available for purchase on our website and as a digital download. by Andrew Yee Cheap Bike: An Introduction Bike racing has [...]
Holiday Cyclocross Product Spotlight: Totally Tubular Design Bags

17 December 11 • 1 comment

Call it “The 12 days of Crossmas,” “The Festival of Cyclokkah” … or something similarly themed surrounding Kwanza, Saturnalia, Festivus (or your favorite winter holiday of choice) that we’re not witty enough to make sound cyclocross-related, but the gear-heads at Cyclocross Magazine have been busy digging through piles of bike stuff to bring you some [...]
Holiday Cyclocross Product Spotlight: Tire Pressure Gauges

16 December 11 • 1 comment

Call it “The 12 days of Crossmas,” “The Festival of Cyclokkah” … or something similarly themed surrounding Kwanza, Saturnalia, Festivus (or your favorite winter holiday of choice) that we’re not witty enough to make sound cyclocross-related, but the gear-heads at Cyclocross Magazine have been busy digging through piles of bike stuff to bring you some [...]
New Product Spotlight: VelEau Hydration

15 December 11 • 2 comments

by Josh Liberles Take velo, add eau (French for water) and you end up with VelEau, a French-sounding, but American-made, on-the-bike hydration system. Rather than wearing a bladder on your back, the VelEau puts a hard-shell reservoir into a saddle bag and snakes a hydration hose along the bike’s top tube.
’Cross Shoe Review: Gaerne G. Keira Cyclocross / Mountain Bike Shoe

13 December 11 • 2 comments

Is there such a thing as a perfect cyclocross shoe? We’re certainly always looking out for one. In our short little history, we’ve reviewed nearly twenty shoes, and each tester is always hoping that the next shoe he (or she) slips on will have a Cinderella-like fit, be durable and withstand the elements, all while [...]
Product Review: Green Guru Gear and Saddle Bags

8 December 11 • 0 comment

by Josh Liberles Where do bike tubes go when they die? Well, if they’re lucky, they head to Boulder, Colorado, for a second life as a part of super-cool, bomber Green Guru gear. Green Guru has specialized in building products from used-up pieces – including wetsuits, bicycle tubes and vinyl billboards – for several years, [...]
Clothing Review: 2011/2012 Goodies from Castelli

7 December 11 • 0 comment

by Josh Liberles The Cyclocross Magazine Labs had the chance to preview some of the latest product offerings from clothing company Castelli, and we found several that are worthy of consideration for your cyclocross wardrobe. Or perhaps someone on your holiday gift list could use better weather protection or a style upgrade? One of these [...]
Embrocation Review: Enzos Embro Sticks, Oil Sticks, and Button Hole Chamois Cream

30 November 11 • 0 comment

More than any other type of cyclist, cyclocrossers have an infatuation with embrocation. The ointments can help protect your skin from the elements, and give you a sense of warmth when it’s cold outside – not just during cyclocross but also during the wet winter and early spring season. With the growth of the cyclocross, [...]
Cyclocross Wheel Review: Revolution Wheelworks Rev-33X Carbon Tubular Wheelset

20 October 11 • 3 comments

Most serious cyclocrossers eventually move from clinchers to tubular tires (or tubeless) to take advantage of the faster speeds of low-pressure tires with less pinch flat risk. Serious cyclocrossers who can afford it often look to carbon rims for weight savings. Now cyclocross racers are increasingly seeking wider rims for better tire support. Revolution Wheelworks [...]
Cyclocross Wheel Review: Williams Cyclocross Tubular Wheelset Review

18 October 11 • 1 comment

Williams has brought to market a cyclocross specific tubular wheel set that is a strong performer yet durable enough for even the most aggressive Clydesdale. The wheels are built with stout 14 straight gauge spokes: 2-cross lacing on the front and 3-cross on the rear. The semi-aero, aluminum rim is robust, benefiting from a simple tubular cross section. The rims are completed with a brilliant white paint scheme, and their `cross-specific pedigree is emphasized by bold decals.
Interbike 2011: Cateye Inou GPS-Enabled Camera

13 September 11 • 0 comment

by Josh Liberles Cateye is introducing its new Inou GPS-enabled camera this year, which allows users to shoot POV footage while they ride. The lightweight, 150g unit quickly straps to helmets or handlebars, and can be set to full video capture mode (at either 15 or 30 frames per second) or can take still photographs [...]