Cyclocross - CX and SSCX races and training

^ very nice! that fixed or free? removable derailleur hanger?

^ very nice! that fixed or free? removable derailleur hanger?

I think the tree is pretty fixed.

ah, now i see

lacking derailleur hanger too

;)

Seasonal bump. And if anyone's wondering if they should be practising their hurdling technique, here's a less than subtle reminder;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEGAIYKTZ9w&feature=youtu.be

If you can only afford one set of tubulars (aside from clinchers) should I go for an dry, intermediate or wet set?

Assuming normal UK cross conditions

Get a mud pair, they'll cope better with intermediate conditions than an intermediate pair will cope with mud.

Dugast Rhinos are best but they are expensive and not as durable as other brands (as they have cotton sidewalls that can rot). I've not used them but the new Challenge Limus looks good (and challenge have polyester sidewalls that don't rot).

Thanks Andy!

Are the Vittoria tires any good? Evo Corsa XG??

It's just that I can get those at trade...

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/tyres-tubes/tubular-bicycle-types/vittoria-cross-evo-xg-tubular-cyclocross-tyre-32mm.html

I've not used Vittoria tubs, but the clinchers are good.

I get confused as to which is the mud one, I thought it was the XM rather than the XG.

I hate, HATE, my xm pro clinchers in mud, don't rate the tread pattern at all. Going for challenges this year.

Pro 'cross.. and so are the days of our lives...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/de-vlaeminck-needles-albert-during-superprestige-presentation

When they start reporting on which rider's had lipo and who's fucking who on-set post-race, I'm out.

Sweet air, followed by a not so sweet landing... Trip to A&E, three fractures to the clavicle and a fractured rib. Some awesome riding in Wimbledon Park tho

Ouch. Heal fast, Wayne.

^ + 1

Sounds painful. Hope you heal up with no lasting damage.

PS. Any pics?

http://superprestige.vt4.be/

hamme-zogge today from 13.30 UK time

if that link doesn't work:

http://sports-livez.com/channel/ch-3.php

Just seen the TV ad for the Superprestige compilation CD hearts Belgium

Too many punctures lately, though it isn't pinches.

Anyone running sealant in their tubes?

Don't know if they've been mentioned before, But I actually really like THIS IDEA.

I guess they could potentially feel a bit more 'in the way' in certain gears whilst braking, but I'm sure they've dealt with that during testing?

i did the London league CX race at gunpowder park. was fun. 1st one and didn't come last that's all I cared about ;) 1st time doing anything off road so very technically funny :)

next one will be better, actually did some practice last Sunday! :-)

Yesterday's London league race at PORC would've tested your technical skills to the limit. One section in particular, a steep downhill grassy bank with a 90 degree left turn at the top, followed by a 90 degree left turn at the bottom was extremely challenging. I tried to challenge it but it won, as my legs now testify.

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Stingy bath time, ow.
Heal up good sir.

Yesterday's London league race at PORC would've tested your technical skills to the limit. One section in particular, a steep downhill grassy bank with a 90 degree left turn at the top, followed by a 90 degree left turn at the bottom was extremely challenging. I tried to challenge it but it won, as my legs now testify.

Nancy would have aced it.