Jumping the gun there a bit. You need to start with tyre pressure and grip profile, then brakes, rim depth, shoe tread, then think about training. Only after all of that comes the actual training which is why most of us haven't yet got to that stage.
@andyp whats a typical training regime/session for cross? 1 hour FTP? lol
@Sparky is going to teach me some mad skillz, no way I am grinding in Kent lanes next winter.