Cyclocross!!

[scuba-punk]

I just did my first cyclocross race this past Sunday and had a blast! If you like a good challenge for 30 to 40 minutes, definitely give it a try. You don't a special 'cross bike either, a mountain bike without any "bar ends" will do just peachy. Now I can't wait for this weekend's race Plus, the nice thing is that the races are fairly cheap compared to the triathlons and adventure races I'm used to paying entry fees for.

More info about CX:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclocross

Find a local race here:
http://www.bikereg.com/

-Frank

 

[neil]

Skinny little sissy riders. Here's the real deal 215 lb. hunka-hunka burnin' rubber cyclist.
10.5 seconds of sheer terror. No mud.

http://www.grahamwatson.com/2000/other/images/track/image13.jpg

 

[scuba-punk]

Dang, I wish I looked that good on my track bike

-Frank

 

[Surly]

Nice, Frank! CX is on my list of sports to try out in the next year or two.

 

[neil]

Years ago I entered a cross race in NJ, having ridden off-road only a few times before. I remember two things about it: George Hincapie lapped me 4 times, and I beat the only girl in the field. It' a great sport but you need so much technique practice.