Spectacross, One Rider’s View From the Middle
by Jake Sisson Cyclocross in July? Surely you jest. At a State Fair? Blasphemy. Spectacross, which took place at this year’s New Jersey State Fair, …
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opinions from the community and our “staff”
When Does the Cyclocross Season Really Start?
As the biggest off-season race gets underway in Monaco, cyclocross racers have to wait just a little longer for the early summer ‘cross races to …
Hitting the Dirt – A Newbie’s Tale
Roadie, mountain biker or cyclocrosser, it’s getting to be the time when we dust off our ‘cross bikes and hit the dirt. But do you …
An Easy Way to Find Cyclocross Magazine on Facebook
A couple Fridays ago, the bubble of Silicon Valley was buzzing with what was deemed the most anticipated event anyone could remember. For us cyclocrossers, …
Georgia Gould Transforms a Racer to Superfan
by David Hutton (this story was one of many published in our print Issue 5) We all know how ‘cross is a spectator-friendly sport, and …
Cyclocross Bike Geometry: The Highs and Lows of Bottom Bracket Heights and Drops
Shopping for a cyclocross bike? It’s worth looking beyond the parts and listed size to determine whether the bike is a good fit and meets …
Cyclocross Magazine Wins and Loses Grant Competition
Thanks to the help of the Cyclocross Magazine community, your favorite little magazine has been selected from nearly 2,000 submissions in Intuit’s Small Business Grant …
Last Call for Issue 6 Letters to Editor
Last call for letters to be considered for our next issue. Tell us what you think about ‘cross, our mag, or life in general. You …
A Small Website Change – New Commenting Options
We love website comments – and think the community-oriented nature of cyclocross warrants community involvement, commenting and feedback on our website. We don’t just publish
Louisville USGP Secure Despite Champions Park Uncertainty
Aaron Hawkins’ story on Louisville’s permanent ‘cross course being in jeopardy generated a lot of attention and support from the ‘cross community. However, one confusion …
Louisville’s ‘Cross Course Under Siege…by Stimulus Package?
by Aaron Hawkins Word spread quickly through the cycling channels here in Louisville that our beloved cyclocross grounds would be making way for more soccer …
Fantasy Cyclocross Finale – February 25, 2009
By Jake Sisson After weeks of heated competition, it’s time to call time on the inaugural season of Cyclocross Magazine’s UCI Fantasy Cyclocross. No amount …
Fantasy Cyclocross Finale Preview – February 21, 2009
By Jake Sisson So we’ve reached the end of the road. The battles have been hard, and while hope has faded for some teams who …
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – February 20, 2009
By Jake Sisson Sometimes, schedules can be cruel. 24 hours ago, I started out on my first of three exams. 24 hours later, I had …
A Combined MTB and CX World Cup Series?
With short urban courses, double chainrings, carbon hoops and tubular tires now prominent in mountain biking, and barriers all but gone from top ‘cross races, …
CXM is Hiring
Already missing your favorite sport? Want to help shape CXM’s future? Looking to get more involved in cyclocross? CXM is looking for passionate, motivated interns …
Kentucky Rallies After Ice Storm with CX, Waffles, Beer and Frites
Mary Craighead and Aaron Hawkins of The Mountain Bike Depot in Louisville, Kentucky sent in this report of how their shop and community have rallied …
A Look Back at Worlds: Start Positions and Youth Development
Dan Seaton takes a deeper look at the 2009 Cyclocross World Championships. Next up is his look at start order and development of the juniors …
A Look Back at Worlds – Revisiting the Women’s Race
Dan Seaton, author of Issue 5’s article on amateur racing in Belgium, takes a deeper look at the 2009 Cyclocross World Championships. Next up is …
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – February 10, 2009
By Jake Sisson We’ve now got 21 weeks of fantasy cyclocross in the books, and amazingly, the overall victory is not a closed case just …
The Double Meaning of “Run Faster” – A Krawatencross Report by Christine Vardaros
by Christine Vardaros I did it again! On Saturday, at the Krawatencross GVA Trophy race in Lille, Belgium, I managed to go from a front …
A Look Back at Worlds: Revisiting the Men’s Race
Dan Seaton, author of Issue 5’s article on amateur racing in Belgium, takes a deeper look at last weekend’s world championships. First up is his …
It’s a Wrap – Henry Kramer’s Masters Worlds Report
Cal Giant’s Henry Kramer gave Ned Overend a run for his money at the national championships in December Kansas City, and in January flew to …
Two Tales from Milan – Sue Butler and Rachel Lloyd’s Excellent Italian Adventure
Sue Butler (Monavie-Cannondale.com) and Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant Berry Farms – Specialized) checked in with their two tales from their Milan World Cup adventure on …
If You Want to Race Like a Pro… – A Column by Eric Emsky
Rad Racing’s junior star Eric Emsky returns with a new entry from Europe on his race day routine. by Eric Emsky Everybody has their typical …
The Next American Legend? – An Interview with Zach McDonald
After winning the US National Title in the elite junior category, Zach McDonald headed overseas to test his mettle against the best that the world …
IOC Considering ‘Cross as a Winter Olympic Sport
by David Hutton It is undeniable that the dramatic growth of cyclocross continues in the United States and countries around the world. Yet many riders …
Rueful Roubaix: A Column by Christine Vardaros
by Christine Vardaros Looking ahead to the race, I had expected to stand at the start line, head filled with optimistic thoughts of taking down …
A Race of Mistakes and Mishaps in Roubaix – A Report by Sue Butler
by Sue Butler Cycling and racing has provided me many new experiences. New places, adventures and new experiences and today was no exception, except today …
Fantasy Cyclocross Update – January 19, 2009
By Jake Sisson We’re almost in the home stretch of the Cyclocross season, but don’t despair, there’s plenty of action still in store. Erwin Vervecken …