March 2, 2022

Cyclocross - Bring on the Mud!

Cyclocross - Bring on the Mud!

So what is cyclocross? From Carrie Cash, Alpine Shop Bike Shop Manager and Team Revolution Member, Cyclocross is a "Fast, "grass-crit" style course that is is much like running a cross country race but you get top pedal and coast. Where else can you ride your bike through a grass maze, dismount and step over steeples and remount to continue grinning from ear to ear as the cowbells ring and the crowd cheers?" Here at Alpine Shop, we'd call that a good time! Getting dirty, riding fast and pushing your physical limits are all a part of this sport that fosters camaraderie and good-natured heckling between competitors and spectators alike.

[caption id="attachment_1362" align="alignleft" width="300"]Cyclocross race - cyclopro photo credit http://durhamcycles.com[/caption] Say again about that grass maze and those steeples? One of the unique aspects of Cyclocross is that it requires a combination of different skills. A rider must be able to dismount and remount their bikes smoothly and run while shouldering the bike, in addition to riding on both pavement and off road conditions. Because of this skill set and the brief distance of the race (averaging 30 mins), this sport provides cross training for spring/summer road cyclists and also a chance for beginners to try a new way to keep in shape. If this sounds like a sport you just have to try, you're in luck! This weekend Team Revolution is holding a beginner friendly clinic at Concordia Seminary Saturday Sept 15th from 8:30-12:30pm. Click here to register: http://www.teamrev.org/clinics Carrie Cash will be in attendance and have a few examples of the top of line cyclocross specific bikes for sale from Redline. Be sure to say hi and let us know you're interested! For those who want to get out there and race, check out this link from STLBiking.  http://stlbiking.com/calendar/2012/cyclocross/future
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