Posts tagged dnf

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.

The sad reality is that most catastrophic failures in cross racing result from very simple factors. I have compiled a small list of race ending mechanical problems that could have been avoided with a small dose of precaution and a dash of extra care. These are not all or even the most common mechanical issues in cross racing but these all have two things in common: 1. They can absolutely end your race, giving you a regrettable DNF. 2. They can easily be prevented.