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Whether winding down or gearing up for Nationals, now is a good time to get ready for a successful end of season. Coach Chris Mayhew is back with advice on finishing the season strong and handling the holidays with grace.

CycleOps by Saris’ entry in the direct-drive smart trainer market is the Hammer. We put the Hammer to the test and report back on the ride and software compatibility for cyclocrossers who want to keep Hammering inside through the winter.

Cable and housing maintenance is essential for effective shifting and braking. In this Ask the Mechanic post, we asked for cable maintenance advice from several pro mechanics.

Helen Wyman will be hosting two bike tours in the South of France in July, 2018. The tours are all-inclusive and will be centered around the Tour de France. More information available in this release.

Helen Wyman’s season continues with some wild Belgian weather and adventures at the automaat. She also headed to Switzerland for the EKZ Cross Tour.

Lee Waldman has tried self-coaching and working with a coach. He offers some advice for self-improvement learned from his career as a trainer of teachers.

Logan Owen hits the pro tour, Meredith Miller and Georgia Gould are back, the CrossFit CX winner uses PEDs and a big rumor in this Rumors and Rumblings.

Knowing how much to eat on race day can be tricky, especially if you race late. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on how to fuel your cyclocross race days.

Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching has got your back. Mayhew is quite familiar with back issues that plague cyclocross racers, and stresses prevention for racers not familiar with such pain.

Lee Waldman’s column returns with a look at the benefits of short track and endurance mountain bike racing for cyclocross bike handling skills.

Last week, we walked you through how Cyclocross Nationals call-ups work. Now we report back with a points chaser’s firsthand experience.

With Nationals in Reno, many West Coast Masters will want to race. We look at USAC’s points for call-ups and offer tips for getting good race scores.

Nutritionist Kristen Arnold joins this week’s Training Tuesday to provide advice on proper nutrition for the demands of racing cyclocross.

Helen Wyman will be blogging throughout the cyclocross season. In her first report, she teaches some “Flemish Bike” and talks about offseason road racing.

Cyclocross requires a specific type of running. In this training Tuesday, Coach Mayhew discusses incorporating running into your prep for ‘cross season.

Pro cyclocross racer Jack Kisseberth checks in with an offseason rider diary that reflects on last year and sets the stage for next season. Come along for a ride with the up-and-coming racer.

In this #tbt, we revisit predictions we made in 2013 about the future of the races that made up the former USGP of Cyclocross series.

For this week’s Training Tuesday we’re talking with coach Chris Mayhew about what might be your first step in training; hiring a coach.

So you’re starting to think about ‘cross racing again and ready to work? Coach Mayhew gets you ready with the staple of cyclocross training: threshold workouts.

Ready to upgrade your performance? There are lots of upgrades competing for your hard-earned cash. Coach Chris Mayhew weighs in on how best to spend your money.

Struggling to complete an interval session? Got a few nagging pains on the bike? Dealing with low energy levels? Coach Chris Mayhew with JBV Coaching is here to help …

Burnout, frustration, snapping at loved ones or fellow racers. Sound familiar? Coach Mayhew tell us how to avoid them and stay happily married to ‘cross with a balance of process and outcome goals.

Weight lifting for cyclists. This column isn’t really about convincing you to lift or not to lift. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons and let you decide.

We’re still waiting on a final decision from USAC on Nationals in January or December, but results from the survey showed a clear fan favorite.

We caught up with 2017 Cyclocross World Champion Wout Van Aert in Hulst for a lengthy interview that covered Worlds, mental training, green tires, Niels Albert and more.

It’s the offseason. Do you know what you should be doing? Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on taking advantage of this time of year in his latest Training Tuesday piece.

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 …

Up the power, turn down the volume? No, we’re not talking about car stereos. This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on perfecting …

It’s hard to have your best race if you’re feeling down, thinking negatively and not having fun. Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching helps you realize your potential with a look at the mental side of coaching in this Training Tuesday gem.

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” -Harry S. Truman With cyclocross season starting earlier in the summer these years, we’ve …