How many CX races did you watch before racing?

by Greg Basa

Aug 28, 2014

First time poster here!

Just wondering...how many races did you guys watch before signing up for your first race?

I've watched a couple of other events before - velodrome races, mostly - but have never participated because I didn't want to look like a fool (also, track racing apparently isn't my thing), but I figure if a guy like Ernest Gagnon can cyclocross and have fun, then a guy like me can do it, too.

But first, I'm going to watch my first CX race...100+ miles from home.  (What do I bring - cowbell and what else?)

So how many races?

Also, how did you prepare for your first race?  I commute daily by bike and do bike delivery on certain days, so I know my legs are probably good, but what other muscle groups should I be working over?

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    Timmy R

    This is a great question.  I've been riding for a few years on a Specialized Hybrid (mostly all road) and last Fall bought a Crux for the versatility and cuz the races look like so much fun.  I've been reluctant to jump it after a couple of clinics mainly because I cannot consistently crack the code on remounts.  Good to know the community welcomes the newbie.

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    Sep 25, 2014

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      amelia harry

      I must say it a quite good question at all, and I really found all the above replies very helpfully. 

      Jul 21, 2019

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        Scott Nelson

        I watched several being a fan.

        Dec 25, 2019