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Lee Waldman derives his inspiration from a myriad of sources. As a teacher, it may not surprise you that his most recent motivator was a …

We’re excited to welcome Durango, Colorado, racer Grant Berry to the Cyclocross Magazine fold. This is the first installment from Grant, and he reflects on …

Portland Elite ’crosser Susan Butler brings us her report from the High Cascade 100, a 100 mile mountain bike race held on August 7th. Can’t …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman discusses crossing borders, pushing boundaries and loving cyclocross – and life. In case you missed it, go …

Canadian Elite ’crosser and Cyclocross Magazine contributer Vicki Thomas checks in with us as our favorite time of year draws near. Mud on your mind, …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman has been using a coach, getting focused and learning to enjoy his racing. In case you missed …

by Josh Liberles A recent series of studies conducted at the University of Birmingham in England sought to decipher why carbohydrate solutions measurably increased performance …

by Robbie Carver Whether you’re a fan of road racing or not, you’ve probably heard about the controversy surrounding Stage 15 of the Tour de …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a look behind the scenes of bike racing life by interviewing his wife about being married …

by Josh Liberles As the Tour de France reaches its halfway point and we at Cyclocross Magazine continue to follow the race action, with a …

by Jamie Mack Changes to UCI rules are often met with suspicion by traditionalists, and outright whining about new rules is not unusual. The latest …

And Max said, “Let the Wild Rumpus begin!” – Where the Wild Things Are by Chip Baker The ’cross gods are not of the the …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a minute to reflect on the charmed life than many of us cyclists live, and ways …

We at Cyclocross Magazine were initially surprised that Dan Timmerman’s name was missing from the newly-announced 2010 roster of the Richard Sachs cyclocross team, but …

by Jamie Mack The pile of parts laying on the workbench was, until 15 minutes ago, a very serviceable ’cross bike. Looking at the components …

Pirate Race Productions, a relative newcomer to race promotion, is starting to shake things up in the cyclocross community. Cyclocross Magazine recently spoke with Andrew …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman ramps up the intensity, courtesy of a short track MTB race in Colorado. In case you missed …

by Josh Liberles Jeremy Powers, who races for Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com during the “real” season, just finished up an impressive eight days of racing with his Jelly …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman gets the chance to relearn basic lessons, courtesy of a 50-mile MTB race in Colorado. In case …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman takes a moment to reflect on motivation in the face of uncooperative Colorado spring weather as well …

Christine Vardaros continues to deliver cyclocross reports straight from Europe. Here she tracks the cyclocrossers’ impressive performances in the recent Houffalize MTB World Cup and …

There was a familiar face toeing the line of a recent, local Oregon road race – Carl Decker (Giant) had made the trip to mix …

by Robbie Carver An interesting New York Times article was published recently about an event called the Tough Mudder being held at the Bear Creek …

by Josh Liberles It’s been way too long since we’ve had a chance to check in with 2009 USGP overall series winner and former national …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman is getting older, as we all are, but his looming 60th birthday has made him realize the …

The Ronde van Portlandia has only been around for a few years, but it’s already become the stuff of legends. It’s not a race, or …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman feels re-enregized by spring and is picking out summer rides and races to keep him feeling alive …

by Jamie Mack Recently I went through the part of my season about which I’m never quite sure how to feel. I cling to the …

Cyclocross Magazine columnist Lee Waldman checks in on his training progress and reports on his enlisted help to reign in his obsessive training tendencies. In …

by Josh Liberles Cyclocross season hasn’t been over for long now, and as we watch the best roadies duke it out in northern Europe, the …