Cyclocross training questions

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From: [email hidden] (Andrew)

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TIA. Andrew

That's a lot of questions but here are some places to start:
cyclocrossworld.comhowto index.htmOpen ↗ The info you need is under the Tech Resources
here. and this from our resident mad scribe. maddogmedia.comhowto.htmlOpen ↗ Usually
'crossers are much friendlier and laid back. At this time of the year I'd guess anyone still racing
is doing it for pure love of the sport. Have fun. Bill C

Andrew said:

I've done a dozen or so of road and mountain bike races over the years but am training for my
first cyclocross race (teammackracing.comCrossFlyer.pdfOpen ↗) and have a handful of
questions.

Start here:

members.aol.comcross.htmOpen ↗

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1. What's the most effective way to dismount/remount? Anything not obvious?

Have you tried practicing this already? Watched anyone do it? See here:
maddogmedia.comhowto.htmlOpen ↗ On the other hand, if you don't practice it before
the race, you will be even more popular with the spectators.

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4. Did the Coach Troy Spinervals Suffer-O-Rama training tape and ended up face first dry heaving
in a toilet at 5:30 a.m. This is the first time this has happened. I'm wondering what the cause
of this was - the tape, which I had only watched once before, or the 5:00 a.m. workout, which I
have never done.

You couldn't get me near spinervals with an electric prod and a bagful of donuts, but that sounds
like pretty good cross practice, you are on your way!

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5. Any cross-specific training tips?

Yeah, work on dismounting, remounting, shouldering the bike, riding, and running. If you aren't used
to running, watch out, it is easy to pull a calf or quad muscle in the excitement.

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6. How competitive is cross? Is everyone out of shape, or do only the hard-core racers show?

It starts really easy. Then it gets easier from there. After you get dropped, that is. Once you get
dropped, concentrate on getting around the course as fast as you can without puking, or crashing
more than once per lap. As a matter of principle, always crash in front of spectators. This is
usually easy to arrange since they like to stand at places where it's easy to biff. Or at the top
of runups.

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From: Benjamin Weiner [email hidden]

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Have you tried practicing this already? Watched anyone do it? See here:
maddogmedia.comhowto.htmlOpen ↗ On the other hand, if you don't practice it before
the race, you will be even more popular with the spectators.

I especially like to watch the "Jump way up in the air and then miss the seat" method myself, and
since 'cross bike are pretty solid you won't do much if any damage to the top tube. Bill C