Posts in category Cyclocross Academy

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 …

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 …

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 …

Forget what you know about preparing to run in cyclocross: If you are pulling out your sneakers and jogging only two weeks before the season …

As we approach the week of Cyclocross National Championships, we know that some of you will be getting your hands dirty in the pits. If …

As we approach the week of Cyclocross National Championships, we know that some of you will be making the trip for the first time, or …

For today’s Technique Tuesday, we will revisit a frequently asked question from our Cyclocross 101 readers. The question, what obstacles can I expect to see on a cyclocross …

With many of us pulling out our cyclocross bikes and practicing barriers and remounts (and maybe even preparing for dropped chains) for the first time in months, this …

Properly sizing a cyclocross bike, as well as swapping or adjusting stems, saddles, handlebars, and seat posts for an ideal fit, are rich subjects that …

If dropped chains are constantly ruining your races, you might want to stay tuned for an upcoming Mechanical Monday to help you prevent this disaster. …

Cyclocross is essentially the Post Office of the cycling world, and just as is written on the New York City USPS building, we have our …

So you’ve been racing cyclocross for a few years, have been finishing mid-pack, and you’re now looking towards next season wondering where you can gain …

You’ve decided that you want to race ’cross, but there are still questions before the season starts. What kind of bike should you race? Should …

Learning more about cyclocross is easy to do. If you’re interested, but not quite ready to hit the start line, maybe there’s a nearby race …

When you first start racing ’cross, if you don’t come from a cycling background, the equipment list can be daunting. For the newbie, the question …

Tire choice is one of the most hotly debated topics in all of ’cross. The lack of active suspension means that tires are your first …

You may be asking, “What’s with all the hype?” or “Why would I want to race in the mud?” or “What makes cyclocross the best …

One of the beauties of cyclocross is the relatively small training time commitment. ’Cross is a 60 minute (or less) affair. With such a short …

Welcome to our newest section of the website, our Frequently Asked Questions. Now, as we add to our list of questions, we’ll be featuring them …

If you plan on racing in USAC-sanctioned events (any races with UCI fields, and often even local races), you might want to consider purchasing an …

Anyone can race ’cross! Here’s some things you need to know before you race around in the dirt, grass, mud or snow. For starters, everyone …

If you are racing in USAC-sanctioned events, you are eligible to upgrade from Category 5 to Category 4 once you have completed 10 races. For …

Before you decide to buy a bike, we recommend that you try out racing on any type of bike that you happen to have lying …

If you’re a first-timer or consider yourself a newbie, don’t feel like a ’cross-specific bike is absolutely mandatory in order to race. It’s far from …

Originating in Belgium, cyclocross has deep roots in neighboring European countries like France and the Netherlands. For an in-depth history of ’cross in America, Issues …

If you take a look at Cyclocross Magazine’s 2012/2013 cyclocross race calendar, you can see that nearly every state hosted a cyclocross race. What does …

The cyclocross season begins in the fall and goes through the winter. Without forgetting our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, this means we usually see …