Training Tuesday: How to Crush Your ‘Cross Practice This August
‘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.
Posts in category Cyclocross Academy
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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June 30, 2020 How the Cyclocross Pros Train: Featuring Scott Funston
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June 9, 2020 How the Cyclocross Pros Train: Featuring Curtis White
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March 3, 2020 Training Tuesday: Q&A with “Good to Go” Author Christie Aschwanden on Cyclocross and Gravel
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November 5, 2019 Training Tuesday: Five New Fuels for Hydration and Recovery
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September 3, 2019 Join Chris Mayhew for the Umpteenth Annual Pittsburgh ’Cross Clinic this Sunday
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Ask the Coaches Part II: Cyclocross Preseason Skills, Attending Clinics and Mid-Week Recovery
Want to develop your cyclocross technical skills or attend a ‘cross clinic this preseason? Coaches Davis, Mayhew and Maloney have advice to help.
Ask the Coaches: Mastering Your Cyclocross Preseason Training to be Ready for September
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.
Training Tuesday: Taking a Mid-Summer Break to Get Ready for #crossiscoming
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 Open for USAC Regional Talent ID Camp in SoCal for ‘Crossers Ages 14-19
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 Head to Big Sky Country for 2018 MontanaCrossCamp
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.
Training Tuesday: Reasons for Hiring a Coach and How to Find a Good Fit
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.
Training Tuesday: Have a Cyclocross Training Question? Chris Mayhew Likely Has an Answer
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.
2018 MontanaCrossCamp Application Open Through May 7 For Young U.S. Women and Men
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.
Throwback Thursday: Attend a ‘Cross Clinic with Adam Myerson and Cycle-Smart Circa 2004
Work on your cyclocross skills with Adam Myerson and Cycle-Smart in this 2004 skills DVD. Learn dismounting, re-mounting, carrying and more.
Training Tuesday: Benefits of a Cyclocross-Specific Bike Fit
A good bike fit can make you stronger and less injury prone. Chris Mayhew talks to two experts about the cyclocross benefits of a dialed in bike fit.
Technique Thursday: A Non-Scientific List of Ideas for Improving Your Bike Handling This Offseason
The offseason is a great time to improve your cyclocross bike handling. We offer some ideas to help spark your technical skill creative juices.
Training Tuesday: Nutrition Basics for Effectively Fueling Your Summer Training
Beat the bonk and stay fueled on your long, hard rides this summer. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on nutrition basics and monitoring calories in this Training Tuesday.
Training Tuesday: Early Training Advice For the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville
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.
Training Tuesday: Avoiding Common Mistakes In Your Indoor and Outdoor Preseason Riding
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.
Ask the Coaches: Getting Ready for Cyclocross Nationals (And Other Big Races)
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.
Training Tuesday: Using Hard and Soft Data to Objectively Review Your Season
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.
Building a Young Cannibal with Sven Nys’ Son Thibau – Video
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.
Training Tuesday: Write it Down to Take Stock of Your Season and Prepare for Next Year
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.
Training Tuesday: Plan Your Path to Nationals or to the Offseason
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.
Training Tuesday: Master the Mud When “Real Cyclocross Conditions” Come Calling
As the calendar ticks to November, muddy cyclocross conditions become more common. In this Training Tuesday, Chris Mayhew has advice for mastering the mud.
Training Tuesday: Using Smart Starts and Resisting the Siren Call of Overstarting
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.
Training Tuesday: Dialing In Your Race Day Nutrition, Especially for Late-Afternoon Starts
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.
Training Tuesday: Preventing and Addressing ‘Cross Back, Revisited
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.
Fort Worth’s Bicycles Inc. Hosts Third-Annual Free CycloX Cirque Clinic on Tuesday
Bicycles Inc. of Fort Worth, TX is hosting its third-annual CycloX Cirque free clinic on Tuesday, September 25. We have all the details.
Nice! Sven Nys Gives an Impromptu Clinic on Riding the Stairs in Chicago – Video
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.
Training Tuesday: A Report Back from the Abyss of Overtraining
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.
Wyman, Page and Johnson to Offer Free Clinic at Jingle Cross Festival
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, Amanda Miller and Kristin Weber to Host Free Women’s Clinic September 6
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 Offers Free Skills Lessons in Chico, California
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.
