Posts in category the racer’s view

Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Cal-Giant women Meredith Miller and Teal Stetson-Lee have been sporting a different kit from their male teammates this season. The …

We’re proud to announce two new cyclocross babies today that have been many months in the making!  Our founder and Chief Lackey Andrew Yee has …

After talking with Bart Wellens about his goals for the season, CXM contributor Christine Vardaros was able to chat with the Belgian rider to see …

by Christopher Bagg Readers of Cyclocross Magazine in print saw an advertisement in Issue 10 from Cannondale featuring a photo of Tim Johnson in the wind …

by Christine Vardaros After a weak season last year due to a cytomegalovirus, two-time world champion Bart Wellens only asks for one thing this season …

Adam McGrath’s back with more tales from the American ’cross roads. And now’s your chance to get his unique perspective on cyclocross, life, apple picking …

Summer break is over for Psychlo Mom, and it’s back to juggling real-world work, family life and her home for cyclocross boys. Not only is …

by Ty Kurth I remember the day when I needed a set of cyclocross brakes. The place was Amsterdam; I had a layover coming back …

by Christine Vardaros While Netherlander Thijs Al (AA Drink) may have the form of two years ago, when he won Scheldecross and immediately afterward the …

by Christine Vardaros For the past few years, Belgian up-and-comer Tom Meeusen has spent his off-season in the dirt, taking his competition level as high …

Cyclocross Magazine contributor Chris Bagg somehow finagled his way aboard a borrowed Shimano Di2 electric-shifting carbon dream bike at a recent Northwest race. So what …

The Rad Racing GP in Seattle this past weekend was full of memorable images.  From Francis Mourey on the top of the podium for the …

Last year, Hanka Kupfernagel took second to Marianne Vos at the World Cyclocross Championships in Tabor. Cyclocross Magazine Correspondent Christine Vardaros checks in to see how Hanka …

By now you’ve heard about the UCI’s scaling back of the accepted tire width from 35mm to 33mm for Elite races. You have your opinions, …

Masters racer Lee Waldman makes the official transition from road to cyclocross bike. Lust for new bike bits and perhaps a super-charged body get in …

Canadian Elite ’crosser and Cyclocross Magazine contributor Vicki Thomas checks back in with us after getting her ’cross wheels a little dirty. Brrr. I don’t …

If you’ve seen our (just-shipped!) Issue 10 of the print magazine, you already know that Adam McGrath will be contributing regularly, both in print and …

Cyclocross Magazine’s Editor Andrew Yee caught up with filmmaker Vernor during the Downieville Classic mountain bike festival to briefly escape the fat tire madness and …

by Robbie Carver It’s hot. 98 degrees hot. I’m training hard, pushing my body against the limits that the sun-baked air imposes on me. I …

The California Giant Berry Farms cycling team has garnered a wardrobe full of national championship jerseys over the years – both on the road and …

Logan VonBokel, entering his final season as a U23 racer, is balancing his energies between pursuing a full ’cross calendar with finishing up his economics …

Wendy Simms skipped the 2009 season, but she had a great reason. She and her husband Normon had their first child, Tycho, who is now …

Former Collegiate Cyclocross national champion Devon Haskell returned to the Glencoe Gran Prix in Glencoe, Illinois, to compete in the criterium that she had won …

“Man, that was tough for sure…the heat just killed me and probably everyone else.” Ryan Trebon. “Death March.” Tad Bamford. “I went through 14 bottles …

Masters racer Lee Waldman is fumbling his way through technique tune-ups and working on keeping his chin up as the cyclocross season looms. Along the …

In this week’s adventure, Psychlo Mom confronts the sheer volume of foodstuffs two young ’crossers can put away. Her answer? Good humor and “Naked Banana …

by Josh Liberles New Englanders have the opportunity to kick off this cyclocross season in grand style with Nor’easter ’Cross at Loon Mountain, New Hampshire. …

by Sasha Magee As I hit the steep rocky drop-off for the fourth time today, I (for the first time) successfully resist the urge to …

Regular columnist Lee Waldman watches hole shot battles unfold in corridors of the middle school where he teaches, continues his own quiet, steady progress and …

by Dan Seaton Jonathan Page, coming off two bumpy seasons, full of ups and downs, is headed into the 2010-11 cyclocross season looking as relaxed …