Cyclocross skills that cross over to the road

November 9, 4:58 PMCharlotte Cycling Fitness ExaminerNeil Browne

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Hopping barriers is a skill that needs to be practiced
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The last cycling fitness article outlined three training workouts that can help a cyclocross rider become faster. However, having a huge V02 is just part of the cyclocross equation. A rider could have an amazing physiology, but without the 'cross skills a rider will lose valuable time over every barrier, run up and sand pit. Training the 'cross skills is just as important as training the body. In this article the author describes several cyclocross tips that have a cross over (no pun intended) to the road. By practicing bunny-hopping skills not only does your cyclocross skills improve, but when you need to hop over a pot hole or jump a curb, the skills are there to accomplish it with confidence. This skill is just one of 14 that the author describes. With enough practice these skills will become second nature and will help on the 'cross course and the street.