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• Ride Like It’s Your Last – A Column by Lee Waldman

  3 September 10 • 0 comment

  Masters racer Lee Waldman is fumbling his way through technique tune-ups and working on keeping his chin up as the cyclocross season looms. Along the way, he’s found new inspiration. If you missed Lee’s previous column, where he compares middle school life to ’cross races and learns some lessons along the way, go back and [...]

• Pre-Season Freak-Out and Naked Banana Bread – A Column by Psychlo Mom

  2 September 10 • 1 comment

  

  In this week’s adventure, Psychlo Mom confronts the sheer volume of foodstuffs two young ’crossers can put away. Her answer? Good humor and “Naked Banana Bread.” Did you miss Psychlo Mom’s debut article on “The Calm Before the Storm and a Recipe for Kick-Some-Ass Oatmeal Cookies?” Go check it out. by Psychlo Mom Yikes, I’m [...]

• Lessons Learned – A Column by Lee Waldman

  29 August 10 • 1 comment

  Regular columnist Lee Waldman watches hole shot battles unfold in corridors of the middle school where he teaches, continues his own quiet, steady progress and gets ready for another cyclocross season. In case you missed Lee’s previous column about “The Most Important Thing” go back and check it out. by Lee Waldman The great thing [...]

• Introducing Psychlo Mom – The Calm Before the Storm and a Recipe for Kick-Some-Ass Oatmeal Cookies

  23 August 10 • 3 comments

  

  We couldn’t be more excited to bring you Psychlo Mom’s fresh voice. She represents a crucial segment of the ’cross community – the parents who nurture the up-and-coming generation of  Junior racers. This year Psychlo Mom will be going above and beyond the call, as she’s bringing Anthony Grand, a Swiss rider, into her home. [...]

• The Most Important Thing – A Column by Lee Waldman

  21 August 10 • 1 comment

  Lee Waldman derives his inspiration from a myriad of sources. As a teacher, it may not surprise you that his most recent motivator was a children’s book – The Important Book. He saw a parallel there, and it wasn’t hard for Lee to pick out what he sees as the important facets of cyclocross. In [...]

• Work, Train, Race, Repeat – A Column by Grant Berry

  20 August 10 • 0 comment

  We’re excited to welcome Durango, Colorado, racer Grant Berry to the Cyclocross Magazine fold. This is the first installment from Grant, and he reflects on life, ’cross, dog bones and how they can all interrelate. Stay tuned to cxmagazine.com for more to come from Grant all season long! by Grant Berry As I sit pondering [...]

• Susan Butler Tackles Endurance MTB at High Cascade 100

  11 August 10 • 0 comment

  

  Portland Elite ’crosser Susan Butler brings us her report from the High Cascade 100, a 100 mile mountain bike race held on August 7th. Can’t wait to see you on the ’cross course, Susan! by Sue Butler With the impending cyclocross season just around the corner, I somehow thought it would be a good idea [...]

• Borders − a Column by Lee Waldman

  9 August 10 • 1 comment

  Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman discusses crossing borders, pushing boundaries and loving cyclocross – and life. In case you missed it, go back and check out Lee’s previous column as he talks about using a coach and enjoying the ride. by Lee Waldman Borders. They surround us, penning us in. They limit [...]

• Rider Diary: Vicki Thomas Gearing up for ’Cross

  6 August 10 • 0 comment

  

  Canadian Elite ’crosser and Cyclocross Magazine contributer Vicki Thomas checks in with us as our favorite time of year draws near. Mud on your mind, Vicki? Wow, long time no talk! Guess this is what happens when the cyclocross season ends and the heat of the summer sets in. Well, it has been a long [...]

• Using a Coach and Enjoying the Ride – A Column by Lee Waldman

  26 July 10 • 6 comments

  

  Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman has been using a coach, getting focused and learning to enjoy his racing. In case you missed it, go back and check out Lee’s previous column as he interviews his wife about being married to a racer. by Lee Waldman At 60 years of age, I know [...]

• Married to the Bike? Masters Racer Lee Waldman Interviews His Wife

  16 July 10 • 3 comments

  Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a look behind the scenes of bike racing life by interviewing his wife about being married to an obsessed cyclocrosser and mountain biker. In case you missed it, go back and check out Lee’s previous column as he analyzes Making Excuses and Smiling Like George. by [...]

• Race Report: Big Ring Rumpus Brings June ’Cross Category to New England

  18 June 10 • 0 comment

  

  And Max said, “Let the Wild Rumpus begin!” – Where the Wild Things Are by Chip Baker The ’cross gods are not of the the nice, gentle baby Jesus in golden fleece diapers variety from the movie Talladega Nights. They are angry, vengeful gods that punish the weak and extract retribution for even the most [...]

• Bike Racing as a Vehicle for Giving Back – A Column by Lee Waldman

  16 June 10 • 1 comment

  Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a minute to reflect on the charmed life than many of us cyclists live, and ways in which we could give back. Call it altruism, or maybe it’s a selfish act in itself because helping others makes us feel good. We won’t settle that debate, but [...]

• The Seasonal Cyclocross Tune Up and Rebuild

  11 June 10 • 0 comment

  

  by Jamie Mack The pile of parts laying on the workbench was, until 15 minutes ago, a very serviceable ’cross bike. Looking at the components strewn across the surface, I can’t help but be amazed, and a little concerned, at where I can get with a couple of Allen wrenches and a little too much [...]

• To the Short Track for Skills and Anaerobic Pain – A Column by Lee Waldman

  29 May 10 • 3 comments

  Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman ramps up the intensity, courtesy of a short track MTB race in Colorado. In case you missed it, go back and check out Lee’s previous column as he Relearns Old Lessons. by Lee Waldman It’s May. ’Cross season for most of us is still four months away. [...]