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Embracing the winter wonderland and riding in the snow can help improve your bike handling and beat the winter blues with these snow ‘cross ideas.

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 …

“Increased fitness from training is useless if it comes with increased fatigue as its price when you’re close to your goal event. Going into nationals, err on the side of rest to make sure you can put out a maximal effort on race day. Underfit and fresh is always better than fit and fatigued.”

Originally appearing in Cyclocross Magazine Issue 30, this week’s Technique Tuesday provides a detailed view about how to descend like a pro on the cyclocross …

When we took a closer look at cyclocross traditions, between the Elite racers we interviewed it was unanimous that warming up before your race is …

Have you read our Technique Tuesday about how to correctly carry your bike? Looking for a new challenge? Want to impress your friends, spectators and …

Cyclocross season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like us, your race schedule and your off-the-bike responsibilites have you running around at a …

Our last Technique Tuesday featured Adam Myerson giving cyclocross racers the ins and outs of getting off their bikes. His tips on when, how and …

In our last Technique Tuesday, we examined remounting of the bicycle, and the best ways to eliminate a stutter-step that can cost big placements in …

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.

Last week, Adam Myerson demystified interval training and looked at which blocks were ideal for cyclocross athletes. But if cyclocross was only about the work that’s put into …

Sprints If you think about ’cross in terms of constantly varying power outputs at a steady threshold heart rate, then try to think about what …

  Last Monday, Adam Myerson examined tire and pressure choices for cyclocross conditions. Today, he goes back to the technique side of things, and looks at …

Half-kneeling single arm rotations This is a mobility workout to open up the core muscles on the front of your body, which often get tight …

Cyclocross is a sport based in technique, and while much of technique is based around handling and body position, both of those factors are determined …

Cyclocross is nearly here, and the UCI races begin a month from now. Last week, Adam Myerson laid out the perfect training week for cyclocross. For today’s …

Last week for Technique Tuesday, Adam Myerson explained some of the bad scenarios that arise from over-training, and showed approaches riders can take once they’ve …

Last week, Adam Myerson explained why riders shouldn’t fear a mid-season break, and examines what the body should feel like during the time off. This …

Last week for Technique Tuesday,  Adam Myerson examined the steps involved with handling multi-race weekend during the weekend. Week after punishing week, however, can leave your legs …

During the 2015 Dirty Kanza 200, Amanda Nauman, a cyclocrosser from Southern California, was able to adapt her training and not only take on one …

Last week for Technique Tuesday,  Adam Myerson examined the steps involved with handling multi-race weekend during the weekend. Whether you are racing in the off-season on the …

Last week for Technique Tuesday,  Adam Myerson planned out the steps that riders should take when opening up for a race weekend. While gravel racers often …

Last month, Adam Myerson explained the value in training for your weaknesses, but racing to your strengths. But how do you know when training and …

Traveling to gravel events and cyclocross races on one’s bucket list can mean a long drive or flight to reach a destination. Especially when these …

Sphinx Pose Begin by lying face-down on the floor with your legs extended behind you, hip-width apart. Keep your arms at your sides and your …

Racing in the off-season? You’re not alone.  In an earlier post, Adam Myerson acknowledged the value of training races, but only if actually used as training races. However, let’s say …

Earlier in the season, one of our contributors, Michael van den Ham, asked coaches whether it was better to race off-road or on the road during …

Those of you who have been following our Technique Tuesdays may be already committed to gravel or road racing during the season. Others may be beginning to train for running …

  Perhaps you have your ideal pre-race routine dialed in for cyclocross, but come road race or gravel season, you’re left feeling spent by the …

Several weeks ago, Michael van den Ham talked to Cycle-Smart’s Shaun Adamson and Elliston Coaching’s Bill Elliston about whether or not dedicated cyclocross athletes should be racing …