Category: Commentary


Shit Cyclocrossers Say

January 28th, 2012 — 5:07pm

Several of you requested one of these videos. And who am I to say no? Enjoy.   Tweet

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Crosshairs Gift Guide

December 15th, 2011 — 10:11pm

Like you need me to remind you that the gift giving season is right around the corner. But if you’re like me, just because you see Christmas decorations in stores after Halloween does not necessarily mean you still won’t wait until next week to start buying gifts. My guide to help you get that gift [...]

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Capital Cross Classic Course Preview

December 1st, 2011 — 7:25am

Capital Cross Classic goes down this Sunday in Reston, Virginia. It’s the finale of the BikeReg.com MABRAcross Super 8 series and a race not to be missed. This venue has been hosting cross races for well over a decade and sets up awesome for a fun yet challenging event. Unless something drastic happens between now [...]

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2011 Rockburn Cross Course Preview

November 18th, 2011 — 3:27pm

This Sunday is Rockburn Cross, race #7 in the MABRAcross Super 8 Cyclocross Series, and the Mid-Atlantic mountain bikers’ favorite course. Rockburn is known for its long single-track stretches and punchy terrain. Word has it that the Adventures for the Cure crew is going to plot out the course a little different than in the [...]

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Cyclocross. Sport of the Future.

November 15th, 2011 — 3:31pm

Hey everybody! We’ve got all new shirts with an all new design.  A design we are confident will appeal to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you are a brain trapped in the body of a game show hostess, an aspiring kickboxer who doesn’t want to sell anything bought or processed or buy anything sold or [...]

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Ed Sander Memorial Cyclocross Preview

November 4th, 2011 — 5:24pm

Ed Sander Memorial Cyclocross presented by NCVC is one of the oldest cyclocross events in the Mid-Atlantic. The course has changed here and there over the years but nothing like what riders showing up for race #5 in the BikeReg.com MABRAcross Super 8 Series will experience this Sunday. Gone are the long gravel drag strips [...]

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2011 DCCX Course Preview

October 20th, 2011 — 7:22am

DCCX, Washington DC’s cyclocross party, happens this Sunday on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. If you haven’t registered, you need to do so ASAP. Online registration closes tonight, Thursday, at 9:00 p.m., and many fields are selling or sold out. In fact go register now. As always, we will wait here until [...]

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Hyattsville CX Course Preview (shhh, it’s a secret)

October 6th, 2011 — 6:19am

Hyattsville CX, race # 3 in the MABRAcross Super 8 cyclocross series, happens this Sunday at Magruder Park in Hyattsville, Md. Online registration closes at midnight, tonight, so if you still haven’t signed up, go here and do that now. We will wait until you get back. Oh, and buy some raffle tickets for the [...]

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Winchester Apple Cross Course Preview

September 30th, 2011 — 11:35am

Winchester Apple Cross, race #2 of the MABRAcross Super 8 Series, is this Sunday. The Winchester Wheelmen have once again put together an outstanding event, featuring a technical yet fluid course and a great atmosphere for a full day of cyclocross fun. The course preview relies on helmet-cam video from last year’s race. As has [...]

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Riding Barriers vs. Bunny Hopping: A Primer

September 29th, 2011 — 11:52am

Had this up on the Tumblr account, which you can find at cxhairs.tumblr.com and believe it is worthwhile to post here, too. It is a short public service announcement intended to clear up some confusion in the cyclocross community. Compare and contrast. “bunny-hop”: “riding barriers”: The more you know … Thanks for watching and see you [...]

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