Cyclo-cross is a sport where skill meets chaos. Watch a race, and you’ll see riders gliding over mud, sand, and steep banks - making the impossible look almost effortless. But behind that finesse is years of training, countless mistakes, and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from pushing the limits.
As part of its long-term ambition to support the cycling disciplines through nurturing the grassroots, British Cycling is now accepting applications for new members to a number of its commissions.
We asked riders at the top of their game to share their ideas for improvement – plus a couple of them shared some funny fails when things haven’t quite gone to plan (because this is just part of racing after all).