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Cyclocross 101
For cyclocross rookies, here's a breakdown on the basics of this fast-paced combination of mountain biking and road cycling (with a little bit of running thrown in for good measure):
What is cyclocross?
Cyclocross is a cross between road racing and mountain biking. Competitors race laps around a course featuring a variety of surfaces (pavement, grass, sand, gravel, dirt, etc.) while negotiating a number of obstacles that may require them to dismount and remount their bicycle.
Beginning in the fall and running through the winter months, cyclocross used to be mostly popular for off-season training, but has become a very popular sport in its own right. Races are very exciting to watch because they consist of adrenalin-filled laps around short courses—typically less than two miles in length.
How is a cyclocross bike different from a road bike?
Cyclocross bicycles are lightweight but durable. They feature mountain bike-style clip-in pedals, which allow racers to wear shoes they can run in when they are forced to dismount. Wider, knobby tires provide better traction on all surfaces and cantilevered brakes allow clearance for those wide tires when they become clogged with mud.
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