rants and raves - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T15:55:46Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/categories/1198434:Category:1337/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSudden frame failuretag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-08-02:1198434:Topic:1553842014-08-02T12:45:58.831Zmitch levyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/mitchlevy
<p>Pretty bruised and scraped after the sudden frame failure of my Jamis Nova Pro aluminum cross bike particularly since I'm a lighter rider (150lbs) and most of my riding would be described as heavy gravel/light trail). Any other experiences with aluminum frame failures with this or other brands other folks have had?</p>
<p>Pretty bruised and scraped after the sudden frame failure of my Jamis Nova Pro aluminum cross bike particularly since I'm a lighter rider (150lbs) and most of my riding would be described as heavy gravel/light trail). Any other experiences with aluminum frame failures with this or other brands other folks have had?</p> Has anyone got their copy of the new issue yet?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Topic:1083742011-09-20T12:03:10.990ZRobert Annishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RobertAnnis
Has anyone got their copy of the new issue yet?
Has anyone got their copy of the new issue yet? Masters Eligibility/Points for Nationals?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-14:1198434:Topic:997942011-08-14T21:04:15.677ZJohn Osgoodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JohnOsgood
<p>I think it is great that USAC is trying to get away from folks racing to registration for Nationals for seeding, and adpoting some sort of national points system instead to try to let the most deserving / best racers in the country get a good spot on the starting grid. But does anyone know how this is all going to shake out? Are local elite racers going to have to drop down in other classes to earn "masters" points?</p>
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<p>I think it is great that USAC is trying to get away from folks racing to registration for Nationals for seeding, and adpoting some sort of national points system instead to try to let the most deserving / best racers in the country get a good spot on the starting grid. But does anyone know how this is all going to shake out? Are local elite racers going to have to drop down in other classes to earn "masters" points?</p>
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<p>Not every series through out the country is run the same. So how do the points all add up? In Michigan, our USAC series has an Elite class, Masters 35 and 45+, B class and C class. But the OVCX has a Master Cat 3 35+ Class. How does that match up for points on the national level?</p>
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<p>So for example, are all the Elite racers in Michigan going to have to race down in the "masters" classes in the local races if they want to earn "masters" points for Nationals? That would also deny them a chance at taking money for the winners of the races they can earn in the Elite race. And for the guys that race in the masters classes that are not quite Elite status, it would not be fair for them either to get shelled by faster racers week after week.</p>
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<p>With the growth and popularity with cross in the US, is it time to scrap the old A, B, C type clasifications, and just go with the USAC Cat 1,2,3,4 status across the country for sanctioned races? So when it comes to Nationals you race Cat and age. (Example -- Cat 1 Masters 35-39, Cat 2 Masters 35-39, Cat 3 Masters 35-39 etc.)</p>
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<p>Any one else want to stir the pot or can shed more light on the subject?</p> Hey turkeys: Cat up!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-11-27:1198434:Topic:754132010-11-27T21:49:04.425ZChristopher Plummerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/plum
As the year draws to a close, take this time to give thanks, start rough drafting those new year's resolutions, and before you blindly renew that USA Cycling license, take pause to consider the very real possibility that you may need to CAT UP!<div><br></br></div>
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As the year draws to a close, take this time to give thanks, start rough drafting those new year's resolutions, and before you blindly renew that USA Cycling license, take pause to consider the very real possibility that you may need to CAT UP!<div><br/></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">This message brought to you by Citizens for Cyclocross Category Progression (CCCP)</span></div> Team Tactics, Respect, and Rubbin' is Racing?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-27:1198434:Topic:683562010-09-27T19:56:30.159ZCyclocross Magazinehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxm
So we're sure many of you heard about the spat at the USGP between the JP and TJ that stems from Gloucester last year or earlier. There's a little attention and video on it in <a href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/2010-usgp-day-two-race-report">our full race report</a>, and VN did a lot more on it. We don't necessarily want to highlight the negative aspect of the sport and race on our home page, but we are curious on hearing your thoughts about the topic.<br></br><br></br>When is contact and tactics just…
So we're sure many of you heard about the spat at the USGP between the JP and TJ that stems from Gloucester last year or earlier. There's a little attention and video on it in <a href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/2010-usgp-day-two-race-report">our full race report</a>, and VN did a lot more on it. We don't necessarily want to highlight the negative aspect of the sport and race on our home page, but we are curious on hearing your thoughts about the topic.<br/><br/>When is contact and tactics just part of racing? What do you consider crossing the line? Is braking to stall a group, trying to pass right before a corner or changing lines in a corner okay? <br/><br/>Were you at the races (Gloucester 2009 and Planet Bike Cup 2010) and actually saw what happened? <br/><br/>Or have an experience in your own race that you think was dirty racing? Or attempt a clean pass or to help a teammate and someone else thought it was dirty or unsafe?<br/><br/>Share your thoughts. There aren't crystal clear rules or officiating on these kinds of things and thus the community's pulse is of interest to us.<br/><br/><br/> What is the current magazine issue?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-09:1198434:Topic:663712010-09-09T00:02:17.067ZAnthony Skorochodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclingcaptured
What is the issue number of the current print edition that was mailed this week (1st week of Sept, 2010)?<br/>
What is the issue number of the current print edition that was mailed this week (1st week of Sept, 2010)?<br/> Why is Cross Season so Short?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-05-22:1198434:Topic:581442010-05-22T14:21:46.584ZMike Wahlinhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWahlin
<p>Historically, I know how CX was used as a post Road Bike racing season... but does it have to be this way? Is there any lack of MUD in Spring or Summer?</p>
<p>Historically, I know how CX was used as a post Road Bike racing season... but does it have to be this way? Is there any lack of MUD in Spring or Summer?</p> can it be cross season yet??tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-05-20:1198434:Topic:580652010-05-20T17:00:09.799Zkenneth fetsurkahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/kennethfetsurka
can it be cross season yet? im chomping at the bit to race cross and i still have a while to wait!!!
can it be cross season yet? im chomping at the bit to race cross and i still have a while to wait!!! Versus Back on Direct TVtag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-18:1198434:Topic:534652010-03-18T02:09:40.920ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
Checked my Direct TV last night and Versus is finally back. It's about time!<br/>
Checked my Direct TV last night and Versus is finally back. It's about time!<br/> Olympics? really? think about it.tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-03:1198434:Topic:524932010-03-03T02:43:15.960Zjohn stetsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/johnstetson
I'm getting the feeling there are some misguided individuals interested in promoting the entry of cyclocross into the olympics as a winter sport. Somehow, they believe getting cyclocross into the olympics will make it better, legit or a more wholesome sport. Maybe expose it to millions of unfamiliar tv viewers tuning in to watch figure skating or ski jumping? This will kill the fringe beauty of this cycling event. Kind of like when Dick Clark brought punk rock onto American Band stand. Let's…
I'm getting the feeling there are some misguided individuals interested in promoting the entry of cyclocross into the olympics as a winter sport. Somehow, they believe getting cyclocross into the olympics will make it better, legit or a more wholesome sport. Maybe expose it to millions of unfamiliar tv viewers tuning in to watch figure skating or ski jumping? This will kill the fringe beauty of this cycling event. Kind of like when Dick Clark brought punk rock onto American Band stand. Let's not jump the shark. Keep cyclocross in the parks, woods and fields where only us freaks come out on frosty weekends to race, watch and love our cyclocross. You pay your entry fee, race your race, have a beer with your buds and go home and look forward to the next race. Wanna see or race @ the high-end? Plenty of venues across the US (or World) to go currently. Keep it pure and real and off the olympic schedule.