Posts in category training & skills

Sprints If you think about ’cross in terms of constantly varying power outputs at a steady threshold heart rate, then try to think about what …

Andy Ward, one of our European contributors who helped with our reporting of the Milton Keynes World Cup last year, is currently training for his …

Last month, Andy Ward, one of our European contributors who helped with our reporting of the Milton Keynes World Cup last year, is currently training …

Cyclocross is a sport based in technique, and while much of technique is based around handling and body position, both of those factors are determined …

Last week for Technique Tuesday, Adam Myerson explained some of the bad scenarios that arise from over-training, and showed approaches riders can take once they’ve …

Sphinx Pose Begin by lying face-down on the floor with your legs extended behind you, hip-width apart. Keep your arms at your sides and your …

Those of you who have been following our Technique Tuesdays may be already committed to gravel or road racing during the season. Others may be beginning to train for running …

  Perhaps you have your ideal pre-race routine dialed in for cyclocross, but come road race or gravel season, you’re left feeling spent by the …

Several weeks ago, Michael van den Ham talked to Cycle-Smart’s Shaun Adamson and Elliston Coaching’s Bill Elliston about whether or not dedicated cyclocross athletes should be racing …

Forget what you know about preparing to run in cyclocross: If you are pulling out your sneakers and jogging only two weeks before the season …

In Issue 27, Michael van den Ham looked inward to strike the balance that we must all find before cycling begins to feel more like …

Last year, Nick DiGangi, a proper New Englander with an affinity for heavily hopped ales and ’cross, offered some of his reflections on a new season …

As we approach the week of Cyclocross National Championships, we know that some of you will be getting your hands dirty in the pits. If …

As we approach the week of Cyclocross National Championships, we know that some of you will be making the trip for the first time, or …

  While speaking with famed course designer Pete Webber, Carmichael Training Systems Coach Josh Whitmore examined the features and nuances of Zilker Park, host site …

With Cycle-Smart International coming this weekend (and giving some hints on social media about a possible sand pit) and all the bucket loads of sand …

For today’s Technique Tuesday, we will revisit a frequently asked question from our Cyclocross 101 readers. The question, what obstacles can I expect to see on a cyclocross …

With many of us pulling out our cyclocross bikes and practicing barriers and remounts (and maybe even preparing for dropped chains) for the first time in months, this …

When it comes to ride nutrition, ’crossers have it easy. Our short races often mean no need to hydrate or eat in-race, but that makes …

Properly sizing a cyclocross bike, as well as swapping or adjusting stems, saddles, handlebars, and seat posts for an ideal fit, are rich subjects that …

If dropped chains are constantly ruining your races, you might want to stay tuned for an upcoming Mechanical Monday to help you prevent this disaster. …

Cyclocross is essentially the Post Office of the cycling world, and just as is written on the New York City USPS building, we have our …

So you’ve been racing cyclocross for a few years, have been finishing mid-pack, and you’re now looking towards next season wondering where you can gain …

You’ve decided that you want to race ’cross, but there are still questions before the season starts. What kind of bike should you race? Should …

Learning more about cyclocross is easy to do. If you’re interested, but not quite ready to hit the start line, maybe there’s a nearby race …

When you first start racing ’cross, if you don’t come from a cycling background, the equipment list can be daunting. For the newbie, the question …

Tire choice is one of the most hotly debated topics in all of ’cross. The lack of active suspension means that tires are your first …

You may be asking, “What’s with all the hype?” or “Why would I want to race in the mud?” or “What makes cyclocross the best …

One of the beauties of cyclocross is the relatively small training time commitment. ’Cross is a 60 minute (or less) affair. With such a short …

Want to be a winner next ’cross season? So do we, and there’s no time like the offseason to start getting race-ready. Last week we …