Training for Cyclocross – Pre-Season Training Plans

May 3rd, 2009   Filed Under Issue 3, training and technique  

Whether you’re racing road or mountain or sitting on the couch waiting for ‘cross, it’s never too early to start planning your training for this season. We’re here to help. In this series of four articles, USAC Level 2 coach Mike Birner will guide your training through a successful cyclocross season. This is Part I, originally published in our Issue 3. Part II was in Issue 4 and online, and Part III was published exclusively online in Fall ‘08, and part IV was published in Issue 5 and online in January.

by Michael Birner

Building a Base: June through September

Since its inception, cyclists have used cyclocross as a means of maintaining their fitness through the off-season until their primary racing season returned. For some that is still the case, but more and more riders each year are deciding to make the cyclocross season their primary focus. If you are reading this magazine or website in the warmer months it’s likely that …continue reading: Training for Cyclocross – Pre-Season Training Plans

Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part II

March 9th, 2009   Filed Under Issue 3, cyclocross tech  

In our Part II of our series on riding tubeless tires for cyclocross, you’ll learn how to convert your current wheels for tubeless, install sealant, and mount and inflate a tire. …continue reading: Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part II

Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part I

March 7th, 2009   Filed Under Issue 3, cyclocross tech  

It’s officially the off season (unless you’re racing Colorado’s Cult Cross series), and now’s the perfect time to experiment with your equipment and make upgrades before next season. And with the tough economic times, perhaps the tubular funds are smaller this year. It could be the time to try tubeless.

Here’s Part I of our tubeless primer, by Josh Patterson from our sold-out Issue 3. …continue reading: Going Tubeless in Cyclocross – Part I