What Does it Take to Succeed as a ‘Cross Racer? A Column from Lee Waldman
In his last column Lee Waldman dove a little deeper into the subject of what it takes to win in cyclocross, examining what exactly defines an athlete, …
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The Best Ways of Winning in Cyclocross: Column by Lee Waldman
Winning in cyclocross doesn’t have to mean crossing the line in first. In his last column, Lee Waldman examined why being a naturally-gifted athlete isn’t …
Don’t You Wish You Had Natural Cyclocross Talent? Maybe You Shouldn’t: A Column by Lee Waldman
Have you spent the summer thinking you’ve prepared for your best cyclocross season ever, only to feel like there’s a few of those guys who seem to …
Scheldecross and Kalmthout World Cup: Waiting for the Click to Come – a Column by Christine Vardaros
by Christine Vardaros It’s been exactly one year since I last raced on snow and ice. Funny how much I can forget in a year. …
Koksijde World Cup and Paris Vegan Day – All in a Weekend
CXM columnist Christine Vardaros recently had a busy weekend, chasing after the best cyclocrossers in the world in Koksijde, Belgium, followed by a speaking engagement …
Masters Dopers? – A Column by Lee Waldman
How prevalent is doping in the Masters’ ranks? Recent events have have gotten CXM columnist Lee Waldman a-wonderin’. Missed Lee’s last column, where he looks …
Corner Faster and Keep Your Speed – A Column by Lee Waldman
Masters racer Lee Waldman is still learning plenty of new tricks. This time it’s one simple tip that may revolutionize his racing – applying force …
Gut-Wrenching Mechanical Mondays: Weather-Proofing Cables and Housing
Daimeon Shanks – pro mechanic and co-owner of The Service Course repair shop in Boulder, Colorado, is here to school you on keeping you shifting …
Dancing in the Pain Cave and the Proper Warm Up? – A Column by Adam McGrath
True to the rumors, Adam McGrath is fielding questions and firing back answers on quintessential cyclocross topics – like hair metal bands, style and fashion. …
Getting Your Ducks in a Row & Brisket on a Roll – A Column by Psychlo Mom
Summer break is over for Psychlo Mom, and it’s back to juggling real-world work, family life and her home for cyclocross boys. Not only is …
Doing the Newtron Spandex Dance – A Column by Adam McGrath
If you’ve seen our (just-shipped!) Issue 10 of the print magazine, you already know that Adam McGrath will be contributing regularly, both in print and …
Pre-Season Freak-Out and Naked Banana Bread – A Column by Psychlo Mom
In this week’s adventure, Psychlo Mom confronts the sheer volume of foodstuffs two young ’crossers can put away. Her answer? Good humor and “Naked Banana …
The Most Important Thing – A Column by Lee Waldman
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 …
Work, Train, Race, Repeat – A Column by Grant Berry
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 …
Making Excuses and Smiling like George – A Column by Lee Waldman
Cyclocross Magazine columnist and Masters racer Lee Waldman comes up with some darned excuses for any potential misfires, but has a smile at the ready …
Overtrainers Anonymous – A Column by Lee Waldman
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 …
Counting Them Down, Ready to Party – A GP Heerlen Report by Christine Vardaros
by Christine Vardaros With only two races left to the season, my sole mission for the GP Heerlen in the Netherlands was to have fun. …
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 …
Leaving it on the Line – A Final Report from Sue Butler
Cyclocross World Championships: It is what you work all year for! Five days have passed, so only 360 more until the 2010 CX world championships. …
Playing Hooky in Belgium: Eric Emsky’s Debut Column
We’re thrilled to launch a new series of journal entries by junior racer Eric Emsky of Rad Racing, as he writes about living and racing …