Cyclocross is back!

Join us for these fun and informative clinics, around 2hrs long each, over three Sundays, great for beginners, or anyone looking to top off and improve their cyclocross skills. Cross on the Rock is back on this year, make sure you’re ready!!

Please bring: ideally a cyclocross, gravel or mountain bike. Will be in parks in Victoria/Fairfield.

Three clinics, 10am start.

RSVP required, takes just a minute!

Cyclocross Skills School

Clinic Details:

Sunday, Aug 22 – Cyclocross Fundamentals:

  • Great for beginners & those interested in sessioning these skills
  • Dismounting & remounting techniques
  • Shouldering and stairs
  • Brief grass & cornering intro

Sunday, Sept 5th – Fundamentals Recap & Grass:

  • Recap of dismounting & remounting techniques
  • Recap of shouldering and stairs
  • Recap and more advanced grass & cornering
  • Off-camber grass

Sunday, Sept 12th – Quick Recap, Start & Sand:

  • Brief recap of dismounting & remounting techniques
  • Brief recap of shouldering and stairs
  • Recap grass & cornering & off-camber
  • Starts – tips for getting a quick start, and getting to the front of the field
  • Life’s a beach – riding sand & loose stuff!

Each clinic will feature a mix of instructional chat, Q&A (like wondering about tire pressure?), and riding and technique practice, as well as some fun mini competitions to practice these skills (and possibly prizes!)

RSVPs are required, please fill out this quick questionnaire to reserve your spot! Have a question? Don’t hesitate to send a note!

Other Local Cyclocross Resources

Cross on the Rock Dates & Locations:

  • September 19th. COTR #1: Coal Cross in Cumberland
  • October 3rd. COTR #2. Qualicum Beach
  • October 11th. COTR #3. Bowen Park in Nanaimo
  • October 24th. COTR #4. Venue TBC
  • November 7th. COTR #5. Jordi Lunn Park
  • November 14th. COTR #6. Beban Park in Nanaimo

Victoria’s ‘Underground’ Cross Club Race Series:

Cyclocross BC Provincial Championships:

  • Date TBD, Kelowna (CyclingBC link)

Cyclocross Nationals:

  • November 27/28. CX Nationals in Langford
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