Mastering cyclo-cross: tips, tricks, and the occasional tumble

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.

Published on: 27/01/2025

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• Cyclo-cross

Cyclo-cross tips (and fails) from Britain's best

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).

Published on: 01/10/2021

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• Cyclo-cross

Try cyclo-cross for fun, friends and fitness

Whether you’re an off-road rider or prefer a smoother surface, cyclo-cross promises car-free fun, carefully crafted circuits and cheering no matter where you are in the race.

Published on: 27/09/2021

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• Cyclo-cross

Cyclo-cross Nutritional Timeline

The combination of a mid-morning start, travelling to the event and the high intensity nature of the racing can make getting your race day nutrition for cyclocross tricky. You don’t want to eat too much too close to the race and risk feeling bloated or nauseous but equally, you don’t want to underperform because you’ve consumed to little. Fortunately, Healthspan Elite, the Official Sports Nutrition Partner and Official Vitamin and Supplement Partner to the Great Britain Cycling Team and British Cycling, is here with some advice.  

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 10/02/2021

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• Intermediate
• Eating on the bike
• Feature

Essential knowledge for cyclo-cross racers

Even if you’ve never raced before, cyclo-cross is the ideal discipline to dip your toe into cycle sport with. 

Published on: 29/06/2020

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• Cyclo-cross

Record-breaking number of women at cyclo-cross race, as organisers smash targets

Cyclo-cross event attracts field of 165 female riders

Published on: 08/10/2019

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Autumn Cycling Checkist 2019

Are you ready for autumn? Work through our checklist.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 15/08/2019

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• Intermediate
• Beginner
• All Cycling
• Road
• Feature

Anatomy of a Cyclo-cross bike

What makes a Cyclo-cross bike so special?

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 14/08/2019

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• Beginner
• Set-up
• Feature