Training for Cyclocross: How to Peak for the Big Race
With the 2010 Cyclocross National Championships registration now open, it’s the perfect time to think about training specifically for the big event or another goal …
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September 11, 2018 Training Tuesday: The Secret to Cyclocross Success Is Rest and Recovery
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September 10, 2018 Mechanical Monday: Check Out the Dollar Store to Round Out Your ‘Cross Maintenance Kit
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September 4, 2018 Sven-Nado: Sven and Sven Return for 3rd-Annual Chicago ‘Cross Clinic
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August 30, 2018 Technique Thursday: Step-By-Step Barrier Breakdown with Cycleboredom – Video
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August 28, 2018 Training Tuesday: Stuck Inside? Do Your ‘Cross Workout Using Zwift
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The Infamous Stringdusters’ World Tour: No Bike, No Problem
Travis Book currently resides in Nashville, TN, but anticipates an imminent move back to his homeland of Colorado. He may not look like much (by …
Update: Boulder Cycle Sport / FasCat Cyclocross Training Camp Moved to August
It’s already almost August, which means that the US cyclocross scene is right around the corner. While most of us are doing something bike-related, either …
Ask A Pro With National Champ Tim Johnson
Joining us again for our bi-weekly column, Ask a Pro, is 2009 national cyclocross champion Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com). If you missed our first reader submitted …
New Bi-Weekly Column: Ask a Pro with National Champ Tim Johnson
Cyclocross Magazine is proud to announce a new bi-weekly column, Ask a Pro, with 2009 national cyclocross champion Tim Johnson (Cannondale – Cyclocrossworld.com). While winning …
Overtrainers Anonymous – A Column by Lee Waldman
Cyclocross Magazine columnist Lee Waldman checks in on his training progress and reports on his enlisted help to reign in his obsessive training tendencies. In …
Training with Power for Cyclocross: Kenton Berg’s Diary #6 – Hazardous to Your Health?
Not sure if you’re training effectively? Have some ambitious goals for the season but feel like your racing has plateaued? Cyclocross Magazine’s Kenton Berg has …
Riding the Night Train – Tips and Tricks for Cyclocross Training at Night
by Dr. Clifford Lee Days are shorter and our lives are busy. How does training time fit in to a day with already too few …
Training with Power for Cyclocross: Kenton Berg’s Diary #5 – Don’t Call It a Comeback
Not sure if you’re training effectively? Have some ambitious goals for the season but feel like your racing has plateaued? Cyclocross Magazine’s Kenton Berg has …
Training With Power for Cyclocross: Kenton Berg’s Diary #3
Not sure if you’re training effectively? Have some ambitious goals for the season but feel like your racing has plateaued? Cyclocross Magazine’s Kenton Berg has …
To Hop or Not? Bunny Hopping Cyclocross Barriers
Sven Nys’ early days of BMX racing developed his mad bunny hopping skills, and his ability to dominate races by hopping the UCI’s 40 cm …
Making the Leap to Coaching: Kenton Berg’s Training Diary
Not sure if you’re training effectively? Have some ambitious goals for the season but feel like your racing has plateaued? Cyclocross Magazine’s Kenton Berg has …
Tough Love Cyclocross Training with a Personal Trainer
Yesterday we brought you Michael Birner’s article on planning your pre-season training for cyclocross. But putting it all together is easier said than done. Perhaps …
Training for Cyclocross – An Off-Season Plan for a Strong Next Season
Done for the season? Put on a few holiday pounds? Want to race better next year? In this fourth installment of our Training for Cyclocross …
Euro Cross Camp 2008-2009: Arriving at the Kingdom Hall
by David Hutton Crossing the Pond with Euro Cross Camp 2008 For many ‘crossers, the season came to a close last weekend on the frigid …
Race Winning Diets: More Than Oatmeal?
Inspired by our interviews of ALL the national champions at the 2007 Kansas City nationals (we’ll be doing a version of this again), Bill Schieken …
Countdown to Nats: An Interview with Tim Johnson
This is part of an ongoing series of national championships-related articles to get you ready for KC as a racer or spectator. You can view …
Training Towards a Goal – by Coach Mike Birner
We’ve continued our series of articles on training from Mike Birner. Part I was in Issue 3, and Part II is in our Issue 4. …
Two Perspectives on ‘Cross Clinics
With ‘cross clinics underway across the country, newbies and experienced riders both have an opportunity to learn and refine ‘cross skills from the experts. Two …
Ease Your Way (Back) Into Cyclocross with a Clinic
New to the sport? Raced for a while but your technical skills have hit a plateau? Looking for an edge on those guys or gals …