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Rumors & Rumblings: Rivera Wins Road Nats, White Takes U23 Titles, Compton, Noble Race Crits

Coryn Rivera won her first Elite U.S. Road Nationals, Emma White won three U23 titles, Gage Hecht crushed the time trial and more in Rumors & Rumblings.

Rumors & Rumblings: Crit Nationals Title for Myerson, Free Women’s Entries at GO Cross and More

Adam Myerson won another Masters National Championship, Women race for free at Deschutes GO Cross, Rivera and Vos battle on the road and much more.

The Dirt Drop: A Brief History of Dirt Drops and Their Importance to Monster Cross

Dirt drop bars are an essential part of a monster cross bike. Jon Severson provides a brief dirt drop history and discusses their versatility.

Rumors & Rumblings: A New Mini CX Series, Mountain Bike and Road Results, News from Van Aert

DCCX and Charm City are forming a CX mini-series, Gomez Villafane stars in Missoula, Tulsa Tough criteriums and news about Van Aert and Van der Poel.

Rumors & Rumblings: Van Gilder Gets Record, Williams Wins Again, Ortenblad is Back and More

Laura Van Gilder set a record, Lily Williams won again, Tobin Ortenblad is back, Richey and Van den Ham ready for DK200 and more in Rumors & Rumblings.

The Dirt Drop: Reasons Monster Cross’s Do-It-All Ethos Might Be for You

Why monster cross? Jon Severson of Monstercross News provides three reasons the dirt drop, wide tire bike is appealing for off-road and everyday riding.

Rumors & Rumblings: KFC to Tour of California, Rochette Wins XCO, Brunner Wins Collegiate Road Nats

Racing is heating up. Katie Compton is heading to California, Craig Richey got a gravel win, Maghalie Rochette won the Utah XCO, Eric Brunner won Collegiate Road Nats and more.

Training Tuesday: Have a Cyclocross Training Question? Chris Mayhew Likely Has an Answer

Chris Mayhew has covered a lot of topics for CXM Training Tuesday. Take a look through his archive for the answers to questions you might have.

Rumors & Rumblings: Williams, Mullens Sunny in Alabama, Huck, Blevins Shred Out West and More

Lily Williams, Peta Mullens starred on the road in AL; Christopher Blevins, Erin Huck shredded in CA; Langvad and Courtney were epic at Cape Epic and more in Rumors & Rumblings.

Technique Thursday: A Non-Scientific List of Ideas for Improving Your Bike Handling This Offseason

The offseason is a great time to improve your cyclocross bike handling. We offer some ideas to help spark your technical skill creative juices.

Training Tuesday: Tips for Tackling the Grind of Your First Gravel Ride

Training before your big gravel or adventure bike ride can help preapre you for the grind. Coach Kata Skaggs has some advice for preparing for your first gravel ride.

Rumors & Rumblings: CXM Society Pages Return, Gravel Roads on the Horizon and Van Aert’s Classics Debut

In this Rumors & Rumblings, Stephen Hyde pops the big question, Kaitie Keogh readies for the Dirty Kanza 200, Kerry Werner is back with Kona and Wout van Aert races at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

The Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Corey Coogan Cisek Shares Her Lessons Learned From Belgium

Belgium was a slap in the face and a kick in the pants, but sometimes such “lessons” are priceless. Corey Coogan Cisek shares the lessons she learned racing cyclocross in Belgium for three months.

Training Tuesday: Early Training Advice For the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville

It’s never too early to start preparing for the December 2018 Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville. Coach Mayhew provides some advice for making sure you’re ready for the demands of the hilly course.

Lee Waldman: Mathieu van der Poel Reminds Us Bikes Are For Having Fun

Mathieu van der Poel has been dominating cyclocross and having fun doing it. Lee Waldman shares what we can learn from the Dutch phenom to get the most enjoyment out of our bikes.

The Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Covering Cyclocross Worlds and Improving as a Belgian ‘Crosser

Corey Coogan Cisek got to cover the 2018 Cyclocross World Championships as a journalist and returned to where her Euro dream began. Read about her experiences in her latest rider diary.

Sanne Cant Takes Krawatencross, Compton Brings Home Ijsboerke Ladies Trophy Series Title

Sanne Cant and Katie Compton took to the sand at Krawatencross in Lille, and both returned with victories. Four Americans took the start. Full results.

Pre-Worlds Interviews: Katie Compton, Kaitie Keough and Ellen Noble – Video

Katie Compton, Kaitie Keough and Ellen Noble are expected to compete for the podium on Saturday at the 2018 World Championships. We spoke with them on Friday before the race.

Wyman Wednesday: Helen’s Guide to the World Championships

Helen Wyman has done a Worlds or two (15), so she has some advice for surviving the fuss. Learn her tricks for having a successful 2018 Cyclocross World Championships in her latest column.

The Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Navigating Den Bos and the Fietspad Like a Belgian

Corey Coogan Cisek is learning to ride like a Belgian in the forest and on the fietspad. She also got a welcome surprise at Otegem. Read about her ongoing Belgian adventures in her latest Cyclocross Apprenticeship column.

Helen Wyman Announces “Xypex – Verge Sport” Program and KindHuman Bike for 2018

On January 1, 2018 Helen Wyman begins riding for her new “Xypex – Verge Sport” program aboard a Kindhuman Kudu. Get all the details of Wyman’s new program.

The Cyclocross Apprenticeship: Navigating Race-Day Logistics and Racing Zolder

Corey Coogan Cisek reports back on her experiences finding parking at Belgian races and racing at World Cup Zolder. Take a dive into Belgium ‘cross with her latest rider diary.

2017 Year in Review: Women’s Cyclocross Success, #bunnyhopthepatriarchy and Some Miles to Go

2017 was a big year for Ellen Noble, Kaitie Keough and Katie Compton, Noble has started the #bunnyhopthepatriarchy movement and there is still some way to go for equality. We look at the year in Women’s cyclocross in our Year in Review.

Rumors & Rumblings: Van der Poel Re-Signs and Gets New Bike, Brammeier Starts Mudiiita ‘Cross Project

Mathieu van der Poel is sticking with ‘cross and targeting the 2020 Olympics, Nikki Brammeier has started the Mudiiita ‘Cross Project and more in our latest Rumors & Rumblings.

Ask the Coaches: Getting Ready for Cyclocross Nationals (And Other Big Races)

What does it take to be ready for the last January Cyclocross Nationals? We asked some experts for advice on how to excel when the weather turns bad in this Ask the Coaches column.

2017 Gift Guide: Tools for Upping Your Training Game

Need an upgrade in your offseason training? In this gift guide, we look at trainers and training software to help you make the sweat investment for 2018 success.

Training Tuesday: Using Hard and Soft Data to Objectively Review Your Season

How do you evaluate your cyclocross season? Coach Chris Mayhew says that both hard and soft data can help you objectively assess how the year went. Learn how power data, input from others and your own happiness can help you improve for next season.

Friday Fun: Foolproof Advice for Handling DNFs Like a Pro

We’ve all been there. A crash or a mechanical and you’re out of the cyclocross race. Amy VanTassel offers some fun advice for dealing with DNFs and getting back to the start line.

Helen Wyman Shines in the November Mud at World Cup Zeven

Helen Wyman was excited about the muddy conditions at the 2017 World Cup Zeven and raced accordingly. Wyman offers some thoughts on her 2nd-place finish.

Cant Digs Deep in Zeven Mud to Hold Off Wyman and Compton for World Cup Win – Report, Results

Sanne Cant mastered the mud at the 2017 World Cup Zeven to hold off challenges from Helen Wyman and Katie Compton. All the muddy details are in our race report and results.

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