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• Pro Cyclocross Rumors & Rumblings Week of May 18th, 2012

  18 May 12 • 0 comment

  

  by Kat Statman Yeah, yeah, Olympics this and Olympics that. Who cares? ’Cross isn’t even an Olympic discipline (note that sweeping ice while precariously standing on said sheet of ice is)! All that really matters right now is what is going on in the world of those crazy pro ’crossers and we have a few [...]

• More on Motivation: A Column by Lee Waldman

  12 May 12 • 0 comment

  A couple of weeks back, Lee Waldman talked about his off-season motivation issues. Today, he’s coming back to the topic of motivation, which is hard to come by in the off-season, and even harder when things don’t seem to be going right. by Lee Waldman What do you do when you have that really bad [...]

• The Girl with the Cowbell Tattoo: Waist Deep in Transcriptions, Ankle Deep in Mud

  8 May 12 • 0 comment

  

  by Molly Hurford I’ve been learning a whole lot in the last couple of weeks about the past, present, and future of American cyclocross. And I have to say … it’s pretty amazing. I’ve been researching for my book on cyclocross in the US that’s going to be out this September, which means I’ve been [...]

• Pro Cyclocross Rumors & Rumblings Week of Cinco de Mayo

  5 May 12 • 1 comment

  

  by Kat Statman It’s Spring. The Classics are over, the Giro is starting, and still, all we think about it are 32 mm tubulars with little bits of rubber glued to them, mud, running, snow; and which bikes, wheels and tires we’ll be running next year. Well, to keep you satiated, here’s the run down [...]

• A Reason to Video Your Rides: Arrest a Hit-and-Run Driver

  29 April 12 • 6 comments

  

  Cyclocross just might be the perfect sport for helmet and handlebar cameras. Tight racing, diverse courses, adverse weather conditions, and rabid fans within an arm’s reach are all there to make for entertaining videos. So it’s no surprise we see a ton of GoPro Hero cameras and other brands of helmet and handlebar cameras out [...]

• Start Listening: A Column by Lee Waldman

  28 April 12 • 0 comment

  

  In past weeks, Lee has called for better behavior from cyclists on the road and learned about his off-season motivators. Today, he’s learning about patience. by Lee Waldman “Stop looking for it, and start listening for it.” My wife shared this bit of wisdom with me this afternoon as we were spinning down the bike [...]

• The Girl with the Cowbell Tattoo: Riding A Rhonde With Mo Bruno Roy

  24 April 12 • 0 comment

  

  by Molly Hurford When Chip Baker asked me if I was interested in riding in the Rhonde de Rosey, a 70+ mile unofficial team race, I said that there was no way he could convince me to do the ride. After all, the Rhonde is primarily off-road with bits of road to piece the dirt [...]

• Pro Cyclocross Rumors & Rumblings Week of April 19th, 2012

  21 April 12 • 0 comment

  

  by Kat Statman The weather is warm, thunderstorms are becoming more regular and the trees have turned green in many places around the country. The dirt road epics are starting to show up on the calendars, the thoughts of long road races and long mountain bike races are coming into the brain. Well, we are [...]

• Finding a New Whip: A Column from Josh Schwiesow

  15 April 12 • 1 comment

  

  Josh is our newest columnist, and he will be sharing his “noob” perspective with readers in weeks to come. Today, he’s introducing himself and giving us a little insight into life as a new racer. For more “Noob News,” check out our Training section for articles on barriers, videos on corners, training suggestions, and much [...]

• Maintaining Motivation: A Column by Lee Waldman

  14 April 12 • 0 comment

  

  Last time we heard from Lee, he was calling for better behavior from cyclists on the road. This time, he’s just trying to get out on the road, and learning about his off-season motivators. by Lee Waldman It’s a very long time from Nationals in January to the first ’cross race in the fall. A [...]

• The Girl with the Cowbell Tattoo: New Season, New Goals

  10 April 12 • 1 comment

  

  by Molly Hurford When I first started working as the online editor for Cyclocross Magazine and first started writing this column, nearly a year ago, I had big goals for myself. “My personal goal, which was super-top-secret until now, is to podium overall in both the MAC series and the Verge series in the Women’s [...]

• If You Think Racing Cyclocross is Tough … A Column by Lee Waldman

  31 March 12 • 2 comments

  

  Last time we heard from Lee, it was mid-February at the height of winter in Colorado. Now that it’s warming up and he’s outside more often than not, he’s got a few other issues he’d like to chat about. by Lee Waldman If you think racing cyclocross is tough, just try teaching middle school as [...]

• The Girl with the Cowbell Tattoo: 538 Miles Down, 250 Pages To Go

  27 March 12 • 1 comment

  

  by Molly Hurford It’s been a very busy few weeks. Between getting home from Georgia after Southern Cross, moving into the “cyclocross hub” of the Northeast, and heading out for a casual five-day, 538 mile ride,  it’s been a little hectic. But in the best way possible. First of all, I survived Tim Johnson’s Ride [...]

• How Did I Get Here? A New Column from Josh Schwiesow

  25 March 12 • 9 comments

  

  Josh is our newest columnist, and he will be sharing his “noob” perspective with readers in weeks to come. Today, he’s introducing himself and giving us a little insight into life as a new racer. For more “Noob News,” check out our Training section for articles on barriers, videos on corners, training suggestions and much [...]

• Pro Cyclocross Rumors & Rumblings Week of March 23rd, 2012

  23 March 12 • 0 comment

  

  by Kat Statman For all of you die hard cyclocross fans out there, this is certainly the time of year that you should start getting excited about other forms of racing. First and foremost, it’s the off-season, so other than a good solid training ride on Saturday and Sunday, you don’t have anything better to [...]