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How To Race Cyclocross

School's in session! Click on the images below to learn more about the skills needed to survive a cyclocross race.
THE START
DISMOUNTING
CARRYING THE BIKE
Cyclocross 101 Training Tip: While practicing your other cyclocross skills, spend some extra time running with the bike on your shoulder. Many riders complain about a sore shoulder after the first few races. By getting your body used to running while shouldering a bike, you won't have to worry so much about soreness. Another trick is to wear two jerseys to provide a little additional padding. Some people even pad the toptube with pipe insulation.
Photo courtesy of www.bostoncross.com
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Cyclocross 101 Training Tip: While practicing your other cyclocross skills, spend some extra time running with the bike on your shoulder. Many riders complain about a sore shoulder after the first few races. By getting your body used to running while shouldering a bike, you won't have to worry so much about soreness. Another trick is to wear two jerseys to provide a little additional padding. Some people even pad the toptube with pipe insulation.
Photo courtesy of www.bostoncross.com
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SHOULDERING
LIFTING THE BIKE
THE REMOUNT
THE BUNNY-HOP
RUN-UPS
USING THE HOODS
CORNERING
DRAFTING
THE FINISH LINE