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Cyclocross questions

  • 10-10-2013 1:33pm
    #1
    duffyshuffle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭


    Ok, just bought a cyclocross bike, what do I do now???

    Had/have a road bike already, want to race A4-A3 next year, planning on CX races ASAP, but any good sites or guides on handling, skillz, etc... that anyone can point me in the direction of would be appreciated

    Any tips on maintaining/using the CX bike different to a road bike? Its a Focus Mares so no suspension, is it ok to jump curbs, try bunny hop stuff, as in, can it take impact rolling off curbs on the road etc...

    Difference in feel on the road is class from it, and cutting through parks/grass areas is great, going to meet a few mates to practise racing skills before heading along to any races as well in phoenix or anne's park.

    Also, have seen the sticky bottle article about the races for the winter, but is there a better place to watch for races and race details for cyclocross?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Up and down curbs should be OK.

    cx+air.jpg


  • #3
    nak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    http://www.irishcx.com/


  • #4
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    practice mounting, dismounting and crashing into trees. look for fixx series cyclocross on facebook. its great craic.


  • #5
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,159 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    Head up to Lady Dixon in Belfast on Sunday: UlsterCX It's just under 2 hours drive...
    You will learn more in one hour than a month cycling around with your mates! :D

    Also as others have mentioned you should look up IrishCX.com, and Fixx Supercross on Facebook

    Phoenix park is fine if you want to get used to the bike though.



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