For those unfamiliar with the sport, cyclocross is a fun, challenging form of racing that requires both bike handling skills and fitness in equal measure. Races are usually at parks on mixed surfaces: grass, gravel, pavement, and sand. There is a course set up and the athletes complete several laps in a set period of time (30 and 40 minutes for our series). There are often obstacles or features that require riders to dismount and carry their bikes. Most racers use cyclocross bikes, but gravel or mountain bikes will work just fine.

We had some great mixed racing last year and will continue with the categories and start times we used last season. This means you may not always race with your age or gender, but with people your speed. It makes for better racing and more fun!