Lately, we’ve been covering the latest tech news, featuring great races, talking summer training and getting in-depth with some great racers. But we realized that with the season coming up quickly, and with cyclocross being the fastest growing field of cycling, there are a lot of new racers out there who have questions on a super basic level.
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It’s never too early to start preparing for the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville. Coach Mayhew provides some advice for making sure you’re ready for the demands of the hilly course.
Winter riding is good, but it can easy to make some mistakes. Coach Mayhew offers some tips for getting the most out of your offseason training to be ready when the weather turns warm and sunny.
What does it take to be ready for the last January Cyclocross Nationals? We asked some experts for advice on how to excel when the weather turns bad in this Ask the Coaches column.
How do you evaluate your cyclocross season? Coach Chris Mayhew says that both hard and soft data can help you objectively assess how the year went. Learn how power data, input from others and your own happiness can help you improve for next season.
Sven Nys’ son Thibau already shares his dad’s commitment to hard work. This series of videos shows some of the off-the-bike drills Thibau does to improve his explosion and agility.
Learn from your season by taking stock of your year. Write down goals, successes and things to improve on to get ready for 2018. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice for getting ready for success in 2018.
Whether winding down or gearing up for Nationals, now is a good time to get ready for a successful end of season. Coach Chris Mayhew is back with advice on finishing the season strong and handling the holidays with grace.
As the calendar ticks to November, muddy cyclocross conditions become more common. In this Training Tuesday, Chris Mayhew has advice for mastering the mud.
Overstarting is a problem that plagues cyclocross racers at all levels. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice on starting smart to have your best possible race.
Knowing how much to eat on race day can be tricky, especially if you race late. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on how to fuel your cyclocross race days.
Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching has got your back. Mayhew is quite familiar with back issues that plague cyclocross racers, and stresses prevention for racers not familiar with such pain.
Bicycles Inc. of Fort Worth, TX is hosting its third-annual CycloX Cirque free clinic on Tuesday, September 25. We have all the details.
Sven Nys toed the line in the Chicago Cross Cup Cat 4/5 race and gave fans an afternoon to remember when he rode a flight of stairs. The video is a must-see.
Overtraining is something that can take the fun and performance out of bike racing. The author describes his personal experience of a year of overtraining.
Helen Wyman, Jonathan Page and Tim Johnson will be hosting a free ‘cross clinic on Saturday, September 16 at Jingle Cross. More info in this release.
Boulder Cycle Sport is joining with Amanda Miller and Kristin Weber to host a free women’s cyclocross clinic on September 6. Read for more info.
Thursday Night Cross (TNX) offers free skills clinics in Chico, CA Thursday nights during the cyclocross season. Rides start at Greenline at 6:16 p.m.
Nutritionist Kristen Arnold joins this week’s Training Tuesday to provide advice on proper nutrition for the demands of racing cyclocross.
A free cyclocross clinic is being hosted by ChainLine Cycle on Monday, August 28, in Kelowna, British Columbia. Read for all the details.
DNA Cycling and Jamey Driscoll are teaming up to host a free ‘cross clinic in Sandy, Utah on Monday, August 28. We have details about the clinic.
Earlier, we highlighted the rigorous off-the-bike morning routine that Montana Cross Camp attendees faced. Today we bring you along for some on-the-bike drills.
PDX Devo of Portland, OR is hosting free Junior ‘cross clinics Wednesday, August 23 and 30 at Alpenrose Dairy. Read for more info.
xXx Racing of Chicago is providing free ‘cross clinics on Wednesday nights at Cricket Hill in Chicago this season. Read for more information.
Boston-based Team Monster Truck will be offering free ‘cross clinics this fall on Wednesday nights in Cambridge this fall. Read for more info.
Free cyclocross clinics are a great chance for riders to learn or brush up on ‘cross skills. CXM is offering free publicity for free clinics this season. Let’s grow the sport together.
Early season ‘cross races can be hot and fast. Preparing for how these races play out can give you an edge if you know what to expect from the race.
Each summer Geoff Proctor brings top youth cyclocross talent to Big Sky Country for Montana Cross Camp. We take a look at the camp’s morning workout routine in photos and video.
Cyclocross requires a specific type of running. In this training Tuesday, Coach Mayhew discusses incorporating running into your prep for ‘cross season.
A good race day routine to ensure success, but as Coach Mayhew discusses, it is important to be flexible to deal with the unknowns of race day.
So you’re starting to think about ‘cross racing again and ready to work? Coach Mayhew gets you ready with the staple of cyclocross training: threshold workouts.
