Time has entered the high-end wheelset market, and offers two models, its Equal and Hi-Tense models. We’ve gotten a quick look a the lightweight 1530-gram Hi-Tense model, which boasts carbon hubs with a front carbon axle, equal tensioned stainless steel spokes, with 20 in the front, and 24 in the rear. The rear hub has [...]
Cyclocross is always prominent at NAHBS, and this year is no different. While contributor Jason Prince has been inspecting each booth for all things ‘cross for our print mag, we’ve got some initial eye candy from Ron Callahan for your enjoyment.
We get a bunch of questions about bike setup and tech via email and our forums. Occasionally we’ll seek out answers direct from the manufacturer. Here’s one question from Dave Hutton we received recently. I am currently a TRP Brakes EuroX user. I love the performance of the cyclocross brakes but I have a nerve [...]
by Jacob Sisson With cyclocross’ short efforts, you might not think recovery drinks are important for the ‘crosser. But the intense training efforts and common back-to-back race days make proper recovery a top priority for the serious athlete. Recovery drinks can be a convenient aid in quick recovery. Preference for sports nutrition products generally comes [...]
With most cyclocross racing winding down, overhauling, shopping, and upgrading season is already underway. And thus we’ll be increasing our New Product Spotlight features these next few months, so check back often for the latest ‘cross gear news and reviews. First up is pair of ‘cross specific race wheels. by Adam Newman We’ve been testing [...]
by Steve Ransom and Andrew Yee A cyclocross-specific jersey? Yes, the boys at Rapha have expanded their offerings into cyclocross with a ‘cross jersey, released this fall. Does Rapha know ‘cross? We put it to the test this season to find out. We won’t beat around the bush. $230 is a lot to spend on [...]
Day 2 of the National Championships in the European powerhouses presented fast, frozen racing, with major favorites prevailing with a few upsets along the way. The Netherlands Day 2: Lars Boom would be ashamed if he was not racing Worlds in his homeland without the national championship jersey already in the bag, but he wasn’t [...]
After a pause, our New Product Spotlight is back. In each Spotlight we we bring you info on new cyclocross-relevant products that have just been released or that we’ve reviewed. First up is a timely product that might keep you off the couch this winter and keep you building towards next year or getting ready [...]
Season done? Race wheels collecting dust? It’s good timing because Mavic is recalling all its R-SYS front wheels. But don’t fret, it’s not all bad – you get a free set of Aksium wheels and a new R-SYS wheel. See press release from Mavic below: As part of its ongoing commitment to customer safety and [...]
by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton Multiple World Champion, Dutch Champion and current points race Olympic Champion Marianne Vos is back09 to winning ways in the cyclocross field. The 21-year-old, riding her fourth ‘cross race of the season, won the sixth World Cup of the season in Zolder by beating World Champion Hanka Kupfernagel, [...]
We’re racing and resting up for the big day. With the singlespeed and collegiate categories going on in the morning, we’ll start our live coverage, powered by Raleigh, around 12:00 p.m. CST to get ready for the Elite Women and Men’s races, at 12:30 and 1:30, respectively. Live coverage archive is below:
This is part of an ongoing series of national championships-related articles to get you ready for KC as a racer or spectator. You can view the rest of the series articles here. Gear to Keep You in the Clear by David Hutton With just a few days until the kickoff of the National Cyclocross Championships, [...]
Getting up at 5 a.m.? Looking for parking, waiting in lines, and pushing and shoving in the heat of competition? Even though that may sound pretty similar to a ‘cross race, spending your day fighting other shoppers at the mall for the holeshot is the last thing most ‘crossers enjoy. So don’t do it. Spend [...]
Lots of Europe’s best ‘cross riders were hoping to have a break from the Sven Nys onslaught when they lined up for Saturday’s Vlaamse Houtlandcross Eernegem in Eernegem, Belgium. Despite plans to join Rabobank’s Lars Boom and Palmans – Cras’ Niels Albert on their day off before Sunday’s World Cup, Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner’s Sven Nys pulled up to the [...]
In our multi-part series featuring the ‘cross goods from Interbike, we’ve got some new brakes, bikes, and wheels, and unique singlespeeds. Also be sure to check out all our tech highlights from the Interbike outdoor demo, day 1 (part 1), day 1 (part 2), and day 2. And believe it or not, we’re not done [...]
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