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?
What do you think of using a mountain bike in a cyclocross race?
Question: What are your thoughts on using a mountain bike instead of a traditional cyclocross bike in a cyclocross race? Looks like from the pictures I see that the Europeans are still racing with 'cross bikes. Any comments?
Naru Takashima
Jan: I think regional events should be open to cyclocross and mountain bike frames. I want people to be able to give cyclocross racing a shot, even if they can't afford adding a cross bike to their collection. For nationals, I would like to see them implement a rule that a national champion is on a bike with 700c wheels and drop bars. Have
a class for 700c drop bar bikes and a class that is open to mountain bikes.
The Euros have courses where it is an advantage to be on a cross frame with 700c wheels. The larger-diameter wheel provides greater distance for each pedal stroke.
Hey, cyclocross is different than road racing and mountain bike racing, so I'd love for everyone to be able to have a cross bike as well!
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