Cyclocross is a form of cycle sport traditionally undertaken in the winter months. It's profile in the region rose in 2014, as Milton Keynes hosted a World Cup cyclocross round. Dave Goodhew races cyclocross during the winter, and has submitted 10 reasons to ride cross. 2014-15 was his first season, and he was really learning as he went!
- It is a race but drafting is not part of it so your race isn’t over if dropped like in crit and road races. So have a mini battle every race to gain places or not loose places.
- This is for all abilities, often one third of the field will lap the other riders.
- It starts at 2pm for senior races, you can lie in.
- The central league races have all been fairly close to MK, two races have been at the bowl.
- This is an hour at threshold pace; this will keep fitness over winter months.
- You are never cold because you are at threshold heart rate.
- You will crash and will have to crash to learn the limits. Most crashes are slow speed onto mud so much less risky than other forms of racing.
- You will gain skills, from riding to bike maintenance you will become more excellent.
- You can buy another bike, club cyclists like buying bikes. Please note I bought a second hand frame from eBay and used old road bike parts. Looking after your bike and using good tyres is probably the most important.
- It is fun and a relaxed atmosphere
More information at the British Cycling website.
See also the central cyclocross league website for details of cyclocross events.
Reports on 2015-16 Cyclocross events
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4th October 2014, Team MK event at MK Bowl 4th October 2014, Team MK event at MK Bowl
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8th October 2014, Luton CC event at MK Bowl 8th October 2014, Luton CC event at MK Bowl
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16th October 2014, Icknield RC 16th October 2014, Icknield RC
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23rd November 2014, Bedfordshire Roads CC 23rd November 2014, Bedfordshire Roads CC
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Twickenham Twickenham
https://www.northbucksroadclub.org.uk/index.php/10-news/cycling-events/680-cyclocross#sigProId2a5630de54