Originally Posted by Barrettscv

Why not just get a touring bike and use it for Cyclocross? If your goal is to participate in Cyclocross, and you are not concerned about speed or competitive results, a touring bike will do fine as a beginners Cyclocross bike.

If you want a Cyclocross bike that is fast, but can also be used for touring. Get the Pedal Force CX2



and install a trailer like this;