Cyclocross 2019-2020 - The CXy thread

crosswords · 29-11-2019 11:14am

As far I know, you can use 650b in both road and cyclocross.

Tyre width (max 33mm), rather than wheel diameter is regulated in cx.

The only time I have seen these things inspected are at national champs or at international races.

lukegjpotter · 29-11-2019 3:49pm

JazzyJ wrote: »

How are points going to work for the league considering lads will be potentially racing in different races?

You'll be awarded points based on your finishing position in the race you race.
The Elite Men's and Support Race are straight forward.
For the Combined Races, Women's and the Youth/Master Male, I'll extract the U14/U16/M40/M50/M60 as individual races.

That will be added onto your A/B/Woman/Underage standings.
I guess it makes your entry race tactical for further down the field.

It's like a novelty round.
In some Club Leagues you will have Time Trial Rounds, where there will be A/B/C/D winners.

This will be my internal monologue when doing the standings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrdSTC66MA

Oberkon · 29-11-2019 7:32pm

crosswords wrote: »

As far I know, you can use 650b in both road and cyclocross.

Tyre width (max 33mm), rather than wheel diameter is regulated in cx.

The only time I have seen these things inspected are at national champs or at international races.

I know in the b races you can ride anything but does tyre width still have to be 33 or under ?

crosswords · 29-11-2019 7:59pm

Oberkon wrote: »

I know in the b races you can ride anything but does tyre width still have to be 33 or under ?

If it's being run under uci rules then yes.

Of course It's totally dependent on the commissaires actually checking tyres.

I know that the forthcoming ulster champs will be subject to this rule.

So a fella on a 650 with mahoosive tyres would not be permitted to start.

JazzyJ · 29-11-2019 10:38pm

lukegjpotter wrote: »

This will be my internal monologue when doing the standings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrdSTC66MA

ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ Yeah that's what I was thinking it'll be like!

lukegjpotter · 02-12-2019 8:44pm

Leinster League if CycloCross Rd 4. Scott-Orwell Wheelers CC – Leinster CX Champs:

This Sunday is the Provincial Championships in the four Provinces.

Scott-Orwell Wheelers CC are hosing the Leinster CX Champs in Glencullen Adventure Park - The GAP.
With thanks to Sinead Kennedy. Health and Wellness, Bikefittingireland / Aidan Hammond, The All American Launderette and Joe Daly Cycles for their support.

The article with all the information that you'll need, including the Rules, TimeTable and Pre-Entry Link (closes at Thursday 20:00):
Link: Leinster CycloCross Championships 2019 hosted by Scott Orwell Wheelers.

New Championships this year are the U12 Male and Female (to align with the Road and Track championship titles) and Women U23 and Masters titles.
Something that I hope doesn't get missed in the timetable is that there will be half of the course dedicated to the practice during the Underage races, which will be using the other half.

Pre-Entry : The Leinster CycloCross Championships 2019, closes at Thursday 20:00.

Pump Track and Sandpit Hype.

Entry Line for the Pump Track section:
https://twitter.com/LeinsterLeague/status/1201574971874656258

Brendan Hennessy · 04-12-2019 10:21pm

Speaking of Provincial Champs, here's one rider OldVelos will be cheering on at Watergrasshill, Co. Cork n Munster. http://www.oldvelos.com/nessa-rochfords-socks/

ste2010 · 06-12-2019 12:48pm

Sorry for hijacking this thread - but does anyone know if you could hire a cyclocross bike? I want to give the race on the 15th a go (first timer) but want to see if I like it before buying a bike?

crosswords · 06-12-2019 5:38pm

News Just in.....

The Ulster Champs are OFF.

Feck

crosswords · 06-12-2019 5:42pm

Online entry for the support race in Leinster might be re opening....

Thanks to Luke.

Hopefully lots of ulster riders will travel down to race...

Brendan Hennessy · 10-12-2019 10:27pm

OldVelos write up about Round 6 of the Munster League and Champs. Well done riders and winners, supporters and organisers.

http://www.oldvelos.com/round-6-of-the-munster-cx-league-the-chairmans-spare-wheel-and-other-stories/

CramCycle · 11-12-2019 9:55pm

dahat wrote: »

The same theory could be applied to all sports, player to player injury if a council own the land.

Has something occurred within the county to spark this?

Just came across the appeal of the OPW to the High Court in regards the hill walker case. A very distinct point was made in regards liability and standard of care. The court held it was not appropriate to impose absolute standard of care to the socially valuable activities. I wonder would this apply here should the course or another rider cause a crash or injury.

Taxuser1 · 13-12-2019 11:47am

can you get a CX tyre 700 x 28 tubeless that fits a road bike (Giant TCR Advanced Disc Pro) - i'm hoping it might just have clearance enough for a 28 but I think a 30 would be too much. Presumably when its running very low pressure the clearances just isn't there. I've looked at the TCR and it would seem to suggest I can. Never done a CX race but there's one down home after Christmas on the trails around the beach so have to have a go. actually, anyone with experience of the Youghal CX race last year might be able to share their thoughts on what tyres (and bike) to run.

Brendan Hennessy · 13-12-2019 12:57pm

Hi Taxuser1,

Luckily for you, in my opinion, the Youghal race is the one race in the Munster CX league where you might get away with relatively narrow thread - I'm assuming a similar course to last year of course on which I was using Schwalbes 700x30! The grass around the dunes is fairly compacted, but you might find yourself having to choose foot wear over tyre wear in the bumps and humps as well as the beach section. The OldVelos write up from the event doesn't focus on the course but the pictures give you an image. http://www.oldvelos.com/ode-to-a-mighty-gael/

If you're doing the B race you could equally opt for a mountain bike, and believe it or not, a hybrid with good tyres might see you unstuck.

Hope fully meet you there,

Brendan

Taxuser1 · 13-12-2019 3:08pm

Brendan Hennessy wrote: »

Hi Taxuser1,

Luckily for you, in my opinion, the Youghal race is the one race in the Munster CX league where you might get away with relatively narrow thread - I'm assuming a similar course to last year of course on which I was using Schwalbes 700x30! The grass around the dunes is fairly compacted, but you might find yourself having to choose foot wear over tyre wear in the bumps and humps as well as the beach section. The OldVelos write up from the event doesn't focus on the course but the pictures give you an image. http://www.oldvelos.com/ode-to-a-mighty-gael/

If you're doing the B race you could equally opt for a mountain bike, and believe it or not, a hybrid with good tyres might see you unstuck.

Hope fully meet you there,

Brendan

thanks Brendan

Plastik · 22-12-2019 5:09pm

Lawd the drama at Namur today was simply incredible.

[Deleted User] · 22-12-2019 5:53pm

Yeah both cracking races. Horrible conditions, in one of the crashes a puddle swallowed a front wheel up to the disc rotor.

calistro · 23-12-2019 11:55am

Our annual Adventure X spin is on the 28th this year. Detail on the Facebook page, cheers!

Suitable for MTB/Cross and those funny Gravel type thingies!!!

https://www.facebook.com/oldcastlecyclingclub/

calistro · 27-12-2019 8:49pm

Okay!...so got to ride the majority of our Adventure X course today......it's tough!!!. But for every tough bit there's a recovery bit and it's making for a grueling but enjoyable day out. A MTB would be ideal but CX bikes would easily make up the difference on the road sectors. Roll out is 10am.

rodneyTrotter. · 27-12-2019 9:23pm

Presume you must use 33m tyres or under for a B cyclocross race or can you roll up with wider ?

boomdocker · 28-12-2019 3:33pm

rodneyTrotter. wrote: »

Presume you must use 33m tyres or under for a B cyclocross race or can you roll up with wider ?

nah - people riding the B race on mtbs so no issue

lukegjpotter · 02-01-2020 12:17pm

Leinster League of CycloCross Update

Results from Round 4: Leinster CX Champs.

Pre-Entry for Round 5 this Sunday in Navan: https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/CXintheParkJanuary5th
Details for Rd. 5 CX in the Park.

The Series winners will also be announced, and prizes awarded.

Keeks · 02-01-2020 2:06pm

What is the difference between the A and B races?.....I am assuming B is for beginners etc, but is the a criteria then to move to A? A points system like the road races with A1, A2 etc

CramCycle · 02-01-2020 2:42pm

Keeks wrote: »

What is the difference between the A and B races?.....I am assuming B is for beginners etc, but is the a criteria then to move to A? A points system like the road races with A1, A2 etc

Open to correction, technically B races are show/intro races, ie beginners/people with no regular CX bikes(eg MTB bikes can enter) or those of us not good enough for the As, if your in any of those then your in Bs unless the organisers deem you to good. There are no hard and fast rules, much like a club league, if your too good, they force you up, there is no CI rankings or points so, as has happened, if no one was paying attention you could be A in one part of the country and get away with riding with the Bs in another part, although it is frowned upon and you'll be upgraded as soon as it is copped.

lukegjpotter · 09-01-2020 12:57am

Leinster League of CycloCross - Final Update

The report from our final round and the final standings:
Link: Results Rd 5. Navan RC – CX in the Park
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Thank you to all who attended our rounds this year.
Best of luck to all riders in the National this Weekend.

68 lost souls · 29-06-2020 12:12pm

Just applying for my Cycling Ireland membership so I can do some track racing. I am interested in maybe dining some CX races too. Im 33, do I apply for M30 on my license or leave it as senior? Im confused by that bit

CramCycle · 30-06-2020 10:24am

68 lost souls wrote: »

Just applying for my Cycling Ireland membership so I can do some track racing. I am interested in maybe dining some CX races too. Im 33, do I apply for M30 on my license or leave it as senior? Im confused by that bit

I would have left it as Senior but not sure it makes a huge difference for the average racer unless you plan to enter national competitions.

lennymc · 30-06-2020 10:37am

i propose a new thread title for 20/21 season - 'I'm bringin CXy back'

edit - it's mad to think that it's july, and we are already talking about cross....

68 lost souls · 30-06-2020 11:27am

lennymc wrote: »

i propose a new thread title for 20/21 season - 'I'm bringin CXy back'

edit - it's mad to think that it's july, and we are already talking about cross....

With the distinct lack of road racing this season so far I suspect it could be a very CXy year

Plastik · 01-07-2020 6:18pm

CyclingTips reporting that the Dublin 2020 CX World Cup race has been pulled.

Cyclocross 2019-2020 - The CXy thread

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