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Topic: Cyclocross

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	ACX - History of Cyclocross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cyclocross is a romantic, and amazingly painful discipline of cycling.
		Since a Cyclocross bike is ridden off road the frame and fork are built with more tire clearance to reduce build up of mud and snow and accommodate wider knobby tires.
		Cyclocross bikes have mountain bike style cantilever brakes for mud clearance and better braking.
	www.azcyclocross.com /history.htm (341 words)

	Cyclocross: Riding on the edge - December 3, 2004
		Cyclocross races send riders across uneven terrain, up sharp inclines, around abrupt turns and over obstructions in a series of short laps around a course created for the event.
		Cyclocross did not catch on as quickly in the United States, where it stayed on the fringe until the late ’80s.
		Cyclocross participants ride laps that are rarely much longer than a mile, so friends and family see them go by multiple times.Within an hour, the race is over, the rider with the greatest number of laps wins, and the participants rejoin their families.
	www.mailtribune.com /archive/2004/1203/life/stories/01life.htm (995 words)

	Metroactive Movies \| 'PureSweetHell'
		Cyclocross (often referred to as simply 'cross) originated in Europe as a way for road racers to stay fit during their off-season.
		Cyclocross courses are designed to force athletes to dismount their bikes multiple times during the race.
		Cyclocross bikes sport dropped handlebars and lightweight frames like road bikes, but have the mountain-bike-esque addition of knobby tires for better traction and cantilever brakes, which are less susceptible to mud-clogging.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/cruz/01.12.05/psh-0502.html (2670 words)

	Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary Cn--Cz
		Traditional cyclocross bicycles were based on road-racing frames that had outlived their usefulness, but modern cyclocross riders normally use purpose-built 'cross frames, or sometimes mountain bikes.
		Cyclocross courses are very rough and muddy, and are designed to force the competitors to dismount and run with their bicycles several times per lap.
		Cyclocross originated as a winter training activity for road racers, and originally was done on retired road bicycles, modified for off road use.
	www.sheldonbrown.com /gloss_cn-z.html (3027 words)

	The Case For 'Cross.
		Cyclocross involves several laps of a course usually 1-2 miles in length that incorporates riding on pavement, grass and/or dirt and short sections where the rider has to run with their bike.
		Cyclocross bikes are essentially extra-durable road bikes with wider, more comfortable knobby tires for off road traction, a more upright, shorter riding position (for most people) and cantilever or even disc brakes.
		Cyclocross bikes are the go-anywhere, do-anything alternative to slow, clunky mountain bikes and ultra-lightweight, delicate road bikes.
	www.bikesportmichigan.com /features/cyclocross.shtml (2026 words)

	Williamson Bicycle Works & Fitness - An Introduction to Cyclocross Racing
		Cyclocross racing was developed in Europe in the early 1900âs as a way for road racers to remain fit during fall and winter.
		Typical cyclocross courses are 1.5- to 2-mile loops on a mix of paved and off-road surfaces over flat-to-rolling terrain.
		Cyclocross Bike - A cyclocross bike is essentially a road bike with some slight frame and component modifications for cross racing.
	willybikes.com /site/page.cfm?PageID=61 (1373 words)

	sfweekly.com \| News \| Toward a Cyclocross Ethic \| 2004-09-15
		Cyclocross is an off-road bicycle-racing sport involving slightly modified, skinny-tired, multispeed bikes that preceded the Marin County mountain-bike fad by three-quarters of a century.
		(The first cyclocross world championships were held in 1902.) Riders do laps on an off-road course of a mile or so, periodically dismounting with a balletic two-step as they hurdle foot-high artificial barriers or clamber up unridable embankments.
		The U.S. version of cyclocross got started in the 1970s, when a group of Bay Area crazies assembled at places such as Tilden Park in Berkeley and the UC Santa Cruz campus and mapped loops taking them over logs, up cliffs, and through rivers.
	www.sfweekly.com /issues/2004-09-15/news/smith.html (2230 words)

	Cyclocross Culture
		While this definition seems a bit stiff, it is somewhat fitting when used in the context of cyclocross racing as a forward, rhythmic, motion is implied.
		While both the spelling and accuracy of the word in question are somewhat up for grabs—we’ve heard and seen this chant written as “bup”, “hop”, and “haup”—we find this to be one of the greatest mysteries behind the European sporting vernacular.
		Hup United was formed in 2003 as a means for friends to share in the sport of cyclocross both regionally and nationally.
	www.hupunited.com /history.html (229 words)

	www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis
		Cyclocross has been around since the 1940's or so, and was originally a way for road racers to maintain their fitness level through late fall and early winter.
		The natural obstacles in 'cross courses are often less severe than in mountain bike courses, but many mountain bike racers will say that cyclocross is physically harder and more painful than mountain bike racing, and of course it's very different from riding on the tarmac.
		A classical cyclocross bike looks very much like a road bike, but there are significant differences between the two.
	www.cyclingnews.com /cross?id=faq (1114 words)

	Cyclocross returns to Infineon
		The burgeoning sport of cyclocross will be the featured attraction at Infineon Raceway on Saturday with the second incarnation of the Sonoma Valley Cyclocross event.
		Cyclocross, essentially a combination of road racing and mountain biking, is a traditional winter-time staple of European cyclists that recently has been gaining a measure of popularity in the United States.
		Cyclocross courses typically have a mix of dirt, asphalt, grass and/or mud with forced dismounts and running sections.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2004/11/26/SPGQ8A20L11.DTL (238 words)

	Bend.com - WebCyclery sponsoring cyclocross race at Old Mill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Thrilla in the Milla Cyclocross Series will consist of three races to be held in the Shops at the Old Mill District (area on the corner of Bond Street and Powerhouse Drive) on September, 7th, 14th and 21st.
		Gorman said, “Cyclocross races are a lot of fun and a great spectator sport due to the relatively short courses.
		Cyclocross courses are usually made up of a mix of terrain, often including grass fields, dirt roads, short asphalt sections, some sand and possibly some mud.”
	www.bend.com /news/ar_view^3Far_id^3D17647.htm (371 words)

	Cyclocross Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cyclocross is one of the fringe areas of the cycling world, but is steadily growing throughout the nation.
		Barricades which make you dismount and leap over with your bicycle in tow are placed periodically on the course, as well as the requisite "run-up," where the going gets so tough you have to run up the hill with your bike over your shoulder.
		The Emerald City Cyclocross Series has been running for years, in that time hosting two national championships at our famous North Seatac course, and all the while producing some of the top racers in the country.
	marymoor.velodrome.org /cyclocross.html (913 words)

	Intro to 'Cross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cyclocross races are short off-road races in a circuit-race format: 1- to 2-mile courses; short, steep hills; and a variety of surfaces from pavement to mud and sand.
		Cyclocross is a kind of dirt time-trial criterium where the key is to maintain high speed no matter what comes.
		The rest of you will realize that cyclocross can be a great way to develop bike-handling skills, maintain a competitive edge through the winter, and along the way pick up some great power training.
	members.aol.com /napavelo/intro.htm (964 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cyclocross is a sport that has grown in popularity here in New England.
		Cyclocross bikes are great for all-around riding, too.
		Cyclocross bikes look like road bikes, but have frames that are more rugged.
	www.westhillshop.com /cross.htm (402 words)

	NCNCA Cyclocross News
		The biggest news for Nor-Cal/Nevada Cyclocross has to be that the final 2 legs of 2005 Crank Brothers US Gran Prix of Cyclocross will be held here in Northern California, on two of our best courses: Watsonville (Velo Bella) and the series finale in Golden Gate Park (Pilarcitos).
		Cyclocross Skills and Training clinic Saturday at 2pm at Candlestick Point (race course for Sunday's Pilarcitos race), presented to you by team Sycip and Big Swingin' Cycles.
		For the newbies, as well as those of you who want to brush up and improve your cyclocross technique, a few clinics are already on the calendar, including a Velogirls women's cyclocross clinic on August 21st (this weekend).
	www.ncnca.org /cyclocross/2004 (6250 words)

	Shopping Resources - Cyclocross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Gran Prix of Italy Cyclocross at Monopoli, Italy, November 17, 2001.
		Cyclocross race coverage for the Pacific Northwest, with race events calendar, race coverage, and photos from bikeride.com
		Cyclocross information, training guides, and schedules from the Napa Valley Velo racing team.
	directory.cybwell.ch /directory/298/29897.htm (386 words)

	Marietta Cyclocross
		The first cyclocross race of the season took place on November 2nd at Southern Poly Tech University in Marietta, GA. Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-40's greeted riders.
		I can see that this year may be a game between Lisa and I to see if she can lap me. I plan to use every ounce of strength that I can to hold her off.
		Cyclocross is all about having fun and enduring a little short pain while you do it.
	www.sadlebred.com /cx02marietta.html (1037 words)

	2001 NorCal/Nevada Cyclocross
		The wonderful advantage of these wheels for Cyclocross racing, other than the deep rim profile for the shedding of mud or snow and the aerodynamics, is the unbelievable acceleration.
		Cyclocross racing requires constant accelerating back up to speed - and this is where these wheels truly shine.
		Also, Surf City reports there will be a CX swap at their first event on October 7, and the Foxy's Fall Century in Davis (Oct. 20) hosts a swap where you can often find CX parts Further from home, you can often find 'cross parts by searching at rec.bike.marketplace and Bikeride.com.
	www.ncnca.org /cyclocross/2001/oldnews.html (8605 words)

	Cyclocross 101
		Unlike mountain bike race courses or your typical road race course that sometimes are miles away from the nearest Mini-mart or 7-11, Cyclocross events are normally found much closer to home.
		The mixture of pavement and off-road courses are perfect for moderate or larger sized parks found in large metropolitan areas so your travel times to venues are shorter.
		Louis Cyclocross should be your first stop on the list.
	www.stlbiking.com /cyclocross101.htm (698 words)

	Cyclocross Races / Racing in Quebec, Canada 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		I am a cyclocrosser of sorts, if you take away the crashing, falling, running out of breath, wondering why I am doing this....
		Since September 2003, I can honestly say that cyclocross, in my home province of Quebec, is a fringe cycling sport which seemed to have gained aome popularity in 2004.
		RoadBikeReview.com Cyclocross Discussion Board is the site for North American info on the world of cyclocross.
	www.geocities.com /arctic_hawk2003 (2683 words)

	Cyclocross Sports, Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Gran Prix of Italy Cyclocross The Gran Prix of Italy Cyclocross at Monopoli, Italy, November 17, 2001.
		USA Cycling: Cyclocross Features the rules, equipment guide, technique, training, results and news regarding the sport in the United States.
		UCI Cyclocross The International Cycling Union's guide to cyclocross, including World Championship and World Cup results, and international rankings and rules.
	www.indiapolicyinstitute.org /aW5kXzI5ODk3.aspx (401 words)

	BIKEsutra.com: Cyclocross Racing Links
		- A geat cyclocross resource: loads of local race series and associations, a how-to guide for building your own cross bike, and more.
		Cyclocross news, results, photos, event calendars from around the world and an online club / team.
		Its first project was to bring the sport of cyclocross to a heightened awareness.
	www.bikesutra.com /cyclocross.html (291 words)

	Northoftampa: Cyclocross is scenic and a challenge
		USA Cycling racers were treated to a superb performance by one of the country's most accomplished cyclocross riders.
		Myerson, 32, who is a USA Cycling coach when he's not racing on the U.S. pro circuit, arrived just in time to prepare for his road cycling training camp in Tampa, scheduled for Saturday-Feb. 27.
		A former top junior, Myerson is an experienced cyclocross competitor, along with stars such as Mark Gullickson, Ryan Trebon and Mark McCormack.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/02/18/Northoftampa/Cyclocross_is_scenic_.shtml (753 words)

	Links - NCNCA Cyclocross
		The NVV Cyclocross Circuit is a great place to start-- from your host, Dave Carr.
		National CX coach Clark Natwick brings you Cyclocross for the Athlete and Cyclocross for the Promoter.
		Cyclocross in Europe is a tres cool site -- and finally has a new home.
	www.ncnca.org /cyclocross/1999/crosslinks.html (1220 words)

	The Bicycle Store: Cyclocross 2004
		The races in the Tulsa area will be permitted under different clubs but the points count in the overall series.
		It is truly great to see cyclocross continue to grow in Oklahoma.
		The changes to meet UCI course requirements will be used in all the cyclocross races.
	www.thebicyclestore.com /cyclocross.html (921 words)

	2ND ANNUAL SONOMA VALLEY CYCLOCROSS COMES TO INFINEON RACEWAY, N - RacingWest
		Cyclocross is the latest cycling rage: a hybrid of mountain biking, road biking and running all in one race.
		Infineon Raceway Cycling/Napa Valley Velo will host the event, which will be sanctioned by USA Cycling, the largest cycling sanctioning body in the country.
		It was the first-ever Cyclocross event held at Infineon Raceway.
	www.racingwest.com /news/story.php3/10188/index.htm (450 words)

	NorCal/Nevada Cyclocross
		New England Championship Cyclocross is the premier series in the Northeast.
		The the new Sally Spicer cyclocross team is comprised of pro, semi-pro and amateur racers.
		Cyclocross in Japan is self-explanatory....but I hope you have a Kanji-enabled browser.
	www.ncnca.org /cyclocross/2002/crosslinks.html (1736 words)

	Wheelworks_Bicycles_CYCLOCROSS
		If you didn't get enough racing in over the summer, Cyclocross season fires up at the end of September.
		Cyclocross continues to gain popularity as an intense way to keep your summer fitness and have more fun suffering than you could imagine.
		The bikes you'll find at Cyclocross races are specially designed for transitions (getting on and off the bicycle), extra muddy conditions and speed.
	www.wheelworks.com /bikes/cross.htm (117 words)

	Potomac Velo Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Membership is open to all, no specific skills or experience is required.
		One of Potomac Velo Club's strongest features is the promotion of yearly cycling events consisting of mountain bike and cyclocross races.
		Potomac Velo Club promotes a spring regional level NORBA AMBC mountain bike race, a summer mountain bike race series at Wakefield Park and a fall cyclocross series.
	www.potomacvelo.com (120 words)

	Cycling Books "de Eecloonaar"
		Thanks to this incredibly thorough work, the French cycling community finally has an encyclopedia documenting more than 5,000 of their racers: professionals, amateurs, and juniors who have distinguished themselves on the road, track, and in cyclocross.
		Thanks to this book, cyclocross is given its due.
		The early years, the Criterium International of cyclocross, and the many World Championship races.
	www.eecloonaar.be /engels/boeken/wielerboeken/cycling_books.htm (1429 words)

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