Posts in category training & skills

With the right gear, winter bike commuting can be a great way to keep riding all year ’round. We share tips for bikes, tires and gear to help your commute.

Preparation is essential for cyclocross success. Chris Mayhew looks at the Nationals course and shares advice to be ready for 2018 Nationals in Louisville.

The Minoura Live Ride FG 200 Hybrid Roller is a portable trainer for race-day warm-ups. Is it up for your race-day warm-ups? We review.

Embracing the winter wonderland and riding in the snow can help improve your bike handling and beat the winter blues with these snow ‘cross ideas.

When conditions get wet and muddy, staying warm and dry is essential for cyclocross success. Chris Mayhew shares some tips for dressing on race day.

The Next Nys is already here. Watch Thibau wow the kids with his aerial skills.

Sand and mud are an essential part of cyclocross. Making it through tough sections take the right mindset and an adaptive approach, Chris Mayhew writes.

It’s tempting to go hard in between cyclcross races, but the best thing is rest and recovery. Chris Mayhew has advice for staying fresh and motivated.

The 2018 Sven-Nado cyclocross clinic in Chicago was the 3rd-annual event with Sven Nys and Sven Vanthourenhout. Take an inside look from the clinic.

Craftmanship, Consciousness, Efficacy, Flexibility, Interdependence. Lee Waldman gives advice for improving your racing by focusing on 5 states of mind.

Got a gravel bike and curious about cyclocross? Haven’t swapped out your cross bike’s gravel tires yet? Here are 7 reasons to go gravel to race cyclocross.

Do more by doing less. The key to maximizing your cyclocross training and racing is maximizing your rest and sleep. Coach Chris Mayhew tells you how.

The dollar store is a great place to find inexpensive items for your bike maintenance kit. We take a look at some of the essentials you can get for a buck.

Registration is open for the 2018 Sven-Nado cyclocross clinic in Chicago. Learn more about your chance to learn from Sven Nys and Sven Vanthourenhout.

Junior cyclocrossers got to learn about cyclocross development and get noticed at the 2018 USAC Talent ID camp in California. Learn more about the camp.

Looking for a step-by-step breakdown of cyclocross barriers? Cycleboredom is here to help with its in-depth barrier technique video.

Stuck inside? Take your cyclocross training to Zwift and still get a hard workout in. We look at intervals that can be done using the game’s features.

Winding down from your cyclocross race is key to being able to race again the next day or weekend. Chris Mayhew offers tips for your post-race routine.

The RAD Roller, RAD Axle and RAD Rod are three products designed for self-massage. We see if they can help you recover between cyclocross races.

‘Cross practices are a key part of getting ready for the upcoming cyclocross season. Chris Mayhew has advice on how to get the most out of your practice.

Want to develop your cyclocross technical skills or attend a ‘cross clinic this preseason? Coaches Davis, Mayhew and Maloney have advice to help.

Zwift has become increasingly popular as an indoor cycling trainer application. Find out if Zwift can help you get the most of your indoor trainer sessions.

Intervals? Endurance rides? Long Runs? What not to do? Our coaches give their advice on how best to prepare for cyclocross season in July and August.

The best way to get ready for the cyclocross preseason is to take a break. Coach Chris Mayhew describes how, when and why to take some time off the bike.

Registration is currently open for the 2018 USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camp hosted by Carmichael Training Systems from August 8-11 in California.

Young women cyclocross stars are in Helena, MT for the second Women’s MontanaCrossCamp run by coach Geoff Proctor. We have this year’s roster and more.

Coach Chris Mayhew provides reasons you might (and might not) want a cycling coach and how to go about finding a relationship that helps you succeed.

Chris Mayhew has covered a lot of topics for CXM Training Tuesday. Take a look through his archive for the answers to questions you might have.

Applications are being accepted for the Women’s and Men’s 2018 MontanaCrossCamp for young riders through May 7. Learn more about how to apply.

Our brain can be our worst enemy as athletes. We review The Brave Athlete by Simon Marshal PhD and Lesley Paterson that seeks to provide tools for developing mental strength.