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The fields for the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 are the strongest to date. We take a look at some of the riders to watch this Saturday in the Flint Hills.

The steel Wabi Thunder singlespeed has a classic look and an adventure-focused design. Is it ready for the SSCXWC and big adventures? We put it to the test.

Specialized put its latest carbon CruX on a diet, tweaked its geometry and embraced standards to create the ultimate cyclocross race bike. Did it succeed?

Dee Dee Winfield won the 2018 Almanzo 100 gravel race on her old cantilever Blue Norcross SL cyclocross bike. We profile what’s new and vintage on her winning bike.

Cycling legend Steve Tilford was tragically killed in a car crash in April 2017. We remember his contributions to cyclocross in our latest Year in Review.

Earlier this week, Todd Wells announced he is retiring from professional bike racing at the end of the season. For today’s Throwback Thursday, we are …

Donnelly Cycling has ended its Clement license and will be selling Clement tires and wheels under the Donnelly name. We have details about the change.

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 late Steve Tilford was always a joy to interview and was never afraid to speak his mind or share his emotions. For Throwback Thursday, we’ve assembled a few of our favorite interviews with Tilly.

Coach Chris Mayhew weighs in on a topic that many bike racers, including cyclocross racers,, often think a lot about: weight.

It’s been a while since we did a Wednesday Wonderings question and answer, but Bill from Michigan, who is not a UCI racer, had a …

Stages has launched what many have been waiting for, the company’s simple, light system mated to carbon FSA and SRAM crankarms, with axle options for various bottom brackets as well as greater protection from the elements.

Defining the “best” of anything is a difficult, if not impossible task. This is particularly true with cyclocross equipment choices. Still, given the important role tires play in ‘cross we often get asked the question of what the best tire is for a given rider or set of conditions.

Mongoose made its name in BMX, and that prominence carried into mountain biking and cyclocross. Although Mongoose maintained its position in BMX, the rest of the line has lost its luster. Mongoose is out to change that with its new Selous Expert

Rutledge’s cyclocross history goes way back. Perhaps most notably, Rutledge was the driving force behind what became the Redline Conquest, arguably the first race-oriented American production cyclocross bike.

This weekend’s Derby City Cup, held at the same venue as the 2013 Cyclocross World Championships and the 2014 SSCXWC, will once again feature some …

Jim Brown, the heart and organizational figure behind Rad Racing NW, the powerhouse junior development team in the Pacific Northwest, was diagnosed with lung cancer. …

Speedplay has been attempting to produce a pedal system for off-road use for years now, seeming to show off a slightly new system biannually at …

French tire manufacturer Hutchinson was the first tire company to create a tubeless-ready cyclocross tire with its original silver Bulldog and Piranha 700x34c tires. The …

Two years ago, this statement from USA Cycling was met with mixed reactions from the cyclocross community: “Following the recommendation of the Cyclo-cross Commission, the …

Two of cycling’s most historic brands are teaming up to launch a new cyclocross team for the 2012-13 season, and some of the sport’s most …

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA – In 2010, crankbrothers set out to make a difference. Inspired by Hans Rey and his determination to give back to the …

by Kat Statman It’s only two weeks away folks, and the UCI season opener is upon us in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. If you’re reading this, …

When it comes to Northeast cyclocross racing and specifically Northeast-based cyclocross professionals, most think of the usual suspects: Adam Myerson of Cycle-Smart, Jeremy Powers of Rapha-Focus, Tim Johnson of Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale, the retired Dan Timmerman (formerly of Richard Sachs), Jamey Driscoll of Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale and the list goes on. However, if you attend almost any Northeast UCI level cyclocross race, you will find perennial strong man Justin Lindine mixing it up at the front of the race with the big names in the sport and often finishing on the top of the podium. Recently, Justin took the time to sit down and answer some of my questions regarding his recent move from full time road racer to full-time elite Mountain XC racer, his racing plans for the future and of course, cyclocross.

Last year at Interbike, Gates Carbon Drive Systems announced its new CenterTrack carbon belt drive drivetrain, and Cyclocross Magazine is the first publication to test the system on a cyclocross bike. We’ve recently received a Raleigh carbon singlespeed outfitted with the new CenterTrack system and have enjoyed a few rides on the stunning 15 pound machine.

The Ibis Hakkalugi disappeared, went on a crash diet, got a new wardrobe, but is still waiting for your next cyclocross adventure. The two standout features of the bike have got to be the handjob rear cable hanger and “Phlegmish” paintjob. Ibis shows its mountain bike heritage in the frame’s geometry, with a slightly sloping top tube, bottom bracket a bit on the higher side (6.2cm drop) and slacker angles (71.5 head angle, 72 degree seat angle on our 55cm test bike).

Redline shows off its cyclocross expertise with a race-ready spec on the aluminum Conquest Team.

Can’t wait for the cyclocross season to kick off? Head Down Under for the 2011 Dirty Deeds cyclocross series and check out some new competition …

Updated: The company locks down an official name, and adds an option for a single bar clamp. Stay tuned as we put some real miles …