Cyclocross - CX and SSCX races and training

So I didn't make it to (un)happy valley yesterday. Spent the train fare and entry on Brunch.

Did manage an 60k spin around Hertfordshire bridleways though on Sat, was tres bon.

That’s the first time I’ve ridden Happy Valley in, I think, 5 years and the course is much improved. Not overly technical but they’ve added three short woodland sections and made much better use of the top and bottom ends of the course.

You’d have hated it though, it rewards riders with big engines.

Laaaavely pic

Fair to say the conditions had changed somewhat by the time the seniors were on the course. Plenty of footage on the facebook page!

Yeah I think that would have made it better for me...had I actually shown up.

Looked pretty slick.

I rode that bend every lap, you seniors need more skills.

Hmmm... I rode it every one of the warm-up laps!

it was definitely not the same corner in practice as in the race

Bring your A game to races not warm ups.

I left my A game somewhere on mitcham common two weeks ago. Haven't seen it since.

What bike shop will aquaseal my dugasts for me? I've already tried sbc condor and lmnh

#boastpost

Condor used to sell it if you don't mind DIYing it.

Thanks. I thought it was worth more than the fourteen Instagram likes its secured so far.

You got a link for that route?

ici

https://www.strava.com/activities/1208629848/embed/a0c1664e974ed45441e02f2527f22d9d20330ff7

muchos gracias

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwX9TWVFHGQ

good race right now

Brico cross 2017-2018 - round 2 - Meulebeke

Racing Krosstoberfest in california this weekend. Course is pretty impressive but I have no idea how to ride sand.

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good race right now

Brico cross 2017-2018 - round 2 - Meulebeke

Until MvdP started trying anyway.

Racing Krosstoberfest in california this weekend. Course is pretty impressive but I have no idea how to ride sand.

Weight off the bars, steer with the hips, ride the ruts, jump off sooner rather than later if you start losing momentum. Not that I've ever ridden any proper sand or anything.

Is MvdP going to be able to carry this form through?

Keep the power on too.

Well that was about the most fun I’ve ever had on a bicycle.

I think I need to get a cx bike.

Power was a bit lacking unfortunately but rode most of the sand.
Southern california cross has a real good vibe, two day event so makes it like a mini festival with camping on the Saturday,and a chance to make up for mistakes on Sunday.

Anyone looking for great all-rounder CX tyres I have some barely used Challenge Limus 33 (clincher) you can have for £50 for the pair. I know this is spam but since it's early season/drier conditions so thought I'd offer the thread a shot first since it's a good time to run these.

The Limus is Challenge’s mud tread.