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Cyclocross season 2014?

Itsfixed · 2014-08-26 14:14:04

Hello all I love this time of year, and would love to have another crack at a cyclocross event like I did a couple of years ago. Is there anything coming up that isn't madly competitive or top-end (I'm not particularly fit, and the steed is an old Surly Crosscheck)? There is something called the Fixx series, but the…

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26-08-2014 3:14pm

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Itsfixed

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Hello all

I love this time of year, and would love to have another crack at a cyclocross event like I did a couple of years ago. Is there anything coming up that isn't madly competitive or top-end (I'm not particularly fit, and the steed is an old Surly Crosscheck)? There is something called the Fixx series, but the website shows nothing coming up in the next few weeks, despite an early race in RAthfarnham. I'm north Kildare based.

cheers in advance

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#2 26-08-2014 3:20pm
Peterx

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The Fixx series have two races, the B race is shorter than the A race and the competitive people should be in the A race.
First one is on the 28th Sept.
Happy training in the meantime.

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#3 26-08-2014 3:54pm
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Website will be updated once the venues are confirmed.

Keep checking into the Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/supercrosscup

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#4 26-08-2014 4:03pm
Tenzor07

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The Draft Calender for the Ulster CX is online also for anyone interested: http://www.ulstercyclocross.com/

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#5 26-08-2014 8:52pm
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Does anyone know where the Nationals will be this year?

Edit: It's on the Ulster CX page

Irish National Cyclo-cross Championships 2015

The venue for this years National Cyclo-cross championships will be Rivervalley Park, Swords hosted by Swords CC. The date for the event will be Sunday 11 January 2015. More details to follow.

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#6 26-08-2014 8:53pm
Raam

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Mr. Grieves wrote: »

Does anyone know where the Nationals will be this year?

I know, I know! Oh, and it's next year

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#7 26-08-2014 8:54pm
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Is it possible to rent CX bikes anywhere?

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#8 26-08-2014 8:58pm
Raam

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Well that's my fun ruined.

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#9 26-08-2014 9:12pm
Inquitus

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Can I go wrong with this?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/raleigh-rx-elite-cross-sora-2014/

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#10 26-08-2014 9:14pm
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Inquitus wrote: »

Can I go wrong with this?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/raleigh-rx-elite-cross-sora-2014/

Better than nothing. If you have an MTB you could try the B race on that first if you prefer.

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#11 26-08-2014 10:07pm
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http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-team-bike-2014

Worth the extra?

or http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/caadx-7-sora-2014-cyclocross-bike-ec053954

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#12 26-08-2014 10:14pm
Raam

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Inquitus wrote: »

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-team-bike-2014

Worth the extra?

Disc brakes seem to be what many manufacturers are pushing. I don't see the point really. It's about not slowing down and carrying speed. Also, all my wheels are not compatible so I won't be changing. I'd go for something like this Focus Mares instead, but that is just me: http://www.bike24.com/p263693.html

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#13 26-08-2014 10:22pm
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Actually, I'd go for the Cannondale before the Boardman.

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#14 26-08-2014 10:35pm
Raam

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Or maybe this, if it fits...
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057257977

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#15 27-08-2014 6:12am
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Raam wrote: »

Disc brakes seem to be what many manufacturers are pushing. I don't see the point really. It's about not slowing down and carrying speed. Also, all my wheels are not compatible so I won't be changing. I'd go for something like this Focus Mares instead, but that is just me: http://www.bike24.com/p263693.html

I will be switching to discs next season, makes the bike more versatile for road use, fire roads, gravel rides over the winter. My cantis are set up well, but they are still lacking a bit in the wet, especially on carbon rims.

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