1996 National Cyclocross Championships
How does mud affect your race strategy?
What do you think of using a mountain bike in a cyclocross race?
What's a gentle way for a roadie to get into cyclocross racing?
How do you keep your workouts from getting boring?
What is the most challenging part of switching to cyclocross?
What do you do for cross-training? Do you lift weights?
Should mountain bikers be in the same class as cross riders?
How do I figure the correct frame size for a cyclocross bike?
Can you tell us what your training diet consists of?
What is the best way to outfit a bike for snowy conditions?
How and why did you first get started in cyclocross?
How do you feel about mountain bikes in cyclocross events?
How can I gain skill and confidence on more technical trails?
Should mountain bikers be in the same class as cross riders?
Question: Do you feel that mountain bikers should be allowed in the same class as riders on cyclocross bikes? They are different sports and should remain so! Just one person's opinion and a mountain biker's at that, but I am intrigued by the sport of cyclocross and feel that it should remain true to its origins. Also, do you see the sport
growing in the U.S. or just in certain regions? I know it is being talked about more here.
John Ford
Jan: I do think mountain bikes should be allowed in the same event as cross bikes, except for national championships. Until there are enough people on cross bikes, I don't think we should inhibit anyone from trying the sport. Maybe when there gets to be too many mountain bikes, a promoter should make another category for mountain bikes.
Until they make a rule, the option is ours, but I would like to think I do cyclocross for the challenge it offers.
I do believe cyclocross is growing. I am not sure how it is growing nationally, however, I do see larger fields in New England and Colorado. I think it is a great sport and I hope to see more people giving it a try. It adds greater variety to your training and doesn't require as much time.
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