Posts in category training & skills

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.

Join Coach Chris Mayhew and JBV Coaching in the Steel City for the 2019 Pittsburgh Cyclocross Clinic this Sunday, September 8. Get info on how to register.

Riders will have the chance to ride the course and learn skills from Rebecca Fahringer and Kerry Werner at the 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Skills Clinic.

The start of the cyclocross season can sneak up on us. Chris McGovern takes our questions on bike maintenance and setup to help get ready for the first race.

We had more cyclocross questions for Coach Chris Mayhew. Hear his thoughts on racing your first ‘cross race, making a race schedule and of course, tubulars.

Cyclocrossers have different levels of skill and experience. We posed some questions to Coach Mayhew that might apply to your current ’cross situation.

Corey Coogan Cisek and Triple C Racing will be hosting a women’s cyclocross clinic on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis. Get more info on how to register.

We can’t all go to camp, but you can bring some drills from Montana Cross Camp to your #crossiscoming training. We share some ideas to keep things fresh.

The 3rd annual Source Endurance Cyclocross Camp in Fort Collins, CO takes place August 17-18. Get more info on the #crossiscoming opportunity.

Chris McGovern answers our questions about the value of cyclocross-specific coaching and what you should be doing mid-summer to get ready for ‘cross season.

We asked Alison Tetrick, Amanda Nauman, Josh Berry, Corey Godfrey and Kae Takeshita about their tips and tricks for staying fueled at gravel events.

How can we perform better, recover faster? Christie Aschwanden reveals what works and what doesn’t in her book “Good to Go” and talks ’cross and gravel with us.

In 2018, Craig Richey finished 7th at the famed Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race. He has 20 tips for getting the most of your race and maybe getting a top 10.

Suffering a season-ending injury might feel like the end of the world, but it does not have to be. Our editor shares how to bounce back.

Kristen Legan joins the podcast to talk about the unique demands of gravel training and how a gravel coach can help you prepare for long rough-road events.

Training for gravel events can be difficult for the time-crunched. We asked coaches for advice on training for time-limited athletes.

Should you be doing strength training as a cyclist? Ellen Foster and Kenzie Green offer advice on the why and how of weight lifting for cycling.

Is a virtual Stars-and-Stripes the same as the real thing? The top Zwift racers in the U.S. went for the 2019 Zwift National Championships on Sunday.

Inflammation, icing, massage, foam rolling. Christie Aschwanden covers these recovery topics on NPR’s Fresh Air show, and her findings might surprise you.

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.

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.