Fall 2010/Winter 2011 Local Practices - Post Info and Links Here

[RonH]

CX season is almost upon us.
Whether you're a newbie or an experienced CX rider, post your links and/or info for any others interested or for those just wanting to know more about CX.
Please - this thread is for practices only.
The race info thread is here --> http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...and-Links-Here

[RacerMike]

Mid-Maryland Coaching and Mike Birner are putting on free cross clinics on Sunday 8/29 and 9/5, both days starting at 8:30am. Basic instruction on various techniques needed to enjoy cross and all the elements you might encounter in a race. Instruction is followed by hot laps for practice at speed. Location is Folly Quarter Middle School (13500 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042).

I don't think this is really Ellicott City, but I'm pasting the info as I was given it.

Mike

[ridethatbike]

From localcycling.com's website:

Yes, that's plural! Plenty of September opportunities to get your 'cross on in the metro area:
Wednesdays offer the classic KCOI/Boulevard "How To" developed by Mike Berning and crew at Herman Laird Park in Shawnee. Included is one Women Only Night.
Tuesdays in Lawrence, Jef Bishop teaches cyclocross fundamentals at a great new venue.
Saturday Sept. 11th, Source Endurance hosts an intensive One-Day, slightly more advanced course. Also at Herman Laird Park in Shawnee. Click here for details.
Watch for North of the River classes too.

[erichkopp]

Miami cyclocross training rides every Tuesday morning at 6:00AM and Saturday mornings at 7:30AM from now until the end of the season. Meet at Johnny Rocket's in Coconut Grove.

[Rumpled]

Don't know if it's an organized practice or just some guys getting tpogether - but on Thursday of this week at lunch crossing Trabuco in Lake Forest, CA I saw three guys on CX bikes.
They were riding on the Serrano Creek Trail, which is my commute route when I ride.
Likely suspects for the group are from Shimano which has a facility across the RR tracks from my work; or maybe from Felt HQ which is also nearby,
Both spots are less than 2 miles from where I spotted these guys. Couldn't make out bike brands to narrow it done either.
I think it might be the same crew I've seen on MTB's in the summer.

[RussellRides]

I just have to say Boulder's (CO) Group CX Ride (Wednesday Worlds) has really gone gangbusters this year! Check out this video:
Meets 8am at Vics coffee (downtown)