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#tbt: The End of the USGP and a Look Back at Our Crystal Ball’s Skill

In this #tbt, we revisit predictions we made in 2013 about the future of the races that made up the former USGP of Cyclocross series.

Training Tuesday: On Hiring a Cyclocross Coach, by Chris Mayhew

For this week’s Training Tuesday we’re talking with coach Chris Mayhew about what might be your first step in training; hiring a coach.

Training Tuesday, The Basics: Threshold Workouts, Bread and Butter, Ham and Eggs

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.

Training Tuesday: A Coach’s Guide to Buying Performance Gains

Ready to upgrade your performance? There are lots of upgrades competing for your hard-earned cash. Coach Chris Mayhew weighs in on how best to spend your money.

Know When to Seek Help in Your Training – Training Tuesday

Struggling to complete an interval session? Got a few nagging pains on the bike? Dealing with low energy levels? Coach Chris Mayhew with JBV Coaching is here to help …

The Power to Weight Obsession: Get Over It, Says Coach Mayhew – Training Tuesday

Power meters & public athlete data make it easy for bike racers to set targets for both power & weight. Is this the right approach? Coach Mayhew weighs in.

Training Tuesday: Balancing Outcome and Process Goals

Burnout, frustration, snapping at loved ones or fellow racers. Sound familiar? Coach Mayhew tell us how to avoid them and stay happily married to ‘cross with a balance of process and outcome goals.

Training Tuesday: The Pros and Cons of Offseason Weight Lifting for Cyclocrossers (and Cyclists)

Weight lifting for cyclists. This column isn’t really about convincing you to lift or not to lift. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons and let you decide.

Members for December: USAC Voters Resolute in January/December Cyclocross National Poll

We’re still waiting on a final decision from USAC on Nationals in January or December, but results from the survey showed a clear fan favorite.

Interview: Wout van Aert on Mental Training, Worlds, Niels Albert, Green Tires, His New Felt and Course Designers

We caught up with 2017 Cyclocross World Champion Wout Van Aert in Hulst for a lengthy interview that covered Worlds, mental training, green tires, Niels Albert and more.

Training Tuesday: Three Tips to Enjoy and Leverage the Offseason

It’s the offseason. Do you know what you should be doing? Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on taking advantage of this time of year in his latest Training Tuesday piece.

Training Tuesday: Packing Right, So You Don’t Have to Pack it In

This week’s Training Tuesday column from Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on improving in one area where your final performance has nothing to do …

Technique Tuesday: Living Life in the Passing Lane, the Right Way

This week’s column from Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses more on technique, philosophy and etiquette rather than training, especially if you enjoy life in the fast …

Tapering Tuesday: Turning Down the Volume, Upping the Power

Up the power, turn down the volume? No, we’re not talking about car stereos. This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on perfecting …

Training Tuesday: Pump up the Positivity

It’s hard to have your best race if you’re feeling down, thinking negatively and not having fun. Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching helps you realize your potential with a look at the mental side of coaching in this Training Tuesday gem.

Training Tuesday: Planning for, Performing in and Recovering from Hot Races

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” -Harry S. Truman With cyclocross season starting earlier in the summer these years, we’ve …

Training Tuesday: Preparing and Planning for Muddy Cyclocross Races

Mud. It’s what we all think of when we think cyclocross. Many ’crossers look forward to mud the most. But it also requires the most work on your part before, during and after a race. We’ll make sure you’re ready.

Training Tuesday: Demystifying the Cyclocross Warmup

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to plan and execute your cyclocross warmups. Cyclocross season is a few weeks away, …

Training Tuesday: Breaking Down Cyclocross Race Strategy

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to handle your actual race after the start whistle blows.  First of all, thank …

Training Tuesday: Focusing on Your Starts, Not Holeshots

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to prepare and plan to have the smartest start your cyclocross races this season. We …

Training Tuesday: Planning Your Training Week by Day

This week’s Training Tuesday series by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to handle your week of training during the cyclocross season. It’s a good primer as to …

Training Tuesday: Looking at the Shape of Your Cyclocross Season

It seems easy enough. Train in the late summer and early fall, then race, recover and repeat through Nationals. But how much form do you …

UPDATED – Bike Profile: Lost & Found Conquering 1985 Peugeot City Express

It’s not all carbon and tubeless at the Lost & Found gravel race as evidenced by this modified 1986 steel 26″ wheel Peugeot City Express commuter seen at the race’s finish.

Strigel, Hildebrandt Win Fourth Round of Wisconsin SuperCup in Sun Prairie

by Paul Warloski SUN PRAIRIE, WI—Abby Strigel (Trek) and Casey Hildebrandt (Underground Project) won the Women’s and Men’s Elite races Saturday at the Sun Prairie …

Technique Tuesdays: Eliminating the Stutter-Step in Cyclocross Remounts

Get faster in cyclocross by eliminating the stutter step in your remount. Tips, photos and video on how to remount your bike without the double tap.

Pactimo Prepares for the Fall Rain and Chill at Interbike 2015

Interbike revealed some big on-the-bike innovations, including hydraulic shifting systems and more options to run power meter through cyclocross. In order to get a leg …

Mechanical Monday: The Art of Gluing Tubulars

Gluing tubulars is tricky business. And writing about it is just as difficult, if not more so. After all, everyone has his or her own gluing style, and everyone will tell you that his or her style is the best one. One of our brave mechanics, Jason Gardner of Jinji Cycles, decided to share his expertise with us.

The Dreaded DNF: Lessons from the Aptly-Named “Crusher” by Lee Waldman

After a season filled with injuries, Lee Waldman was preparing to tackle the 2015 Crusher in the Tushar, creating a full game plan around getting …

Rider Diary and Equipment Advice: Race Report of the Dirty Kanza 200 by Winner Amanda Nauman

The 2015 edition of the Dirty Kanza 200 saw a muddy course fit for a cyclocrosser, and despite the race being over 14 hours long …

From Issue 28: UCI Half-Steps Toward Equality – Developing the Youth Women’s Cyclocross Category

Last January, the UCI announced the introduction of a new category for Youth Women in the Cyclocross World Championship. In Issue 28, Cindy Brennan examined …

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