Cyclecross is the shiz!
10-29-10 | 12:50 PM
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Cyclecross is the shiz!
So I did my first cyclecross race (single speed of course, the idea of using gears out there hurts my head) and man it was a blast! Much harder than I expected though. I also came in pretty far back too 
. I am totally hooked. So I was wondering if any one else here rode CX or raced? Maybe some other PDXers doing cross crusades? Bike setups and tire choices?
. I am totally hooked. So I was wondering if any one else here rode CX or raced? Maybe some other PDXers doing cross crusades? Bike setups and tire choices?
10-29-10 | 01:15 PM
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Figured we had to get it out of the way so the thread could continue.
10-29-10 | 02:11 PM
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A few of the mechanics at 21st avenue bicycle compete...You should chat it up with them. They are always a friendly group.
10-29-10 | 02:37 PM
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I race both geared and SS cross. I've been hooked for three years now but I still suck. If you are in Portland then you have no excuse not to. Get out there and get muddy.
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10-29-10 | 03:02 PM
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just did my first race, geared, this season. i hurt my wrist but i think i might have to do it again anyway. too much awesome.
and that xtranormal is why i did it in the first place
and that xtranormal is why i did it in the first place
10-29-10 | 09:38 PM
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Check out vintage (c. 1960) cyclocross: "Old School, Hardcore, And Insane"
https://www.bikerumor.com/2010/10/27/...b1cef2e49bfa,0
https://www.bikerumor.com/2010/10/27/...b1cef2e49bfa,0
10-30-10 | 04:24 AM
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well at the cross crusades race I was at there were a few unicycles and as many BMX. So really its what ever bike you want... I do single speed because I dont want to have to think about gears while out there and I saw a few issues because of gears out there...
10-30-10 | 04:31 AM
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Check out vintage (c. 1960) cyclocross: "Old School, Hardcore, And Insane"
https://www.bikerumor.com/2010/10/27/...b1cef2e49bfa,0
https://www.bikerumor.com/2010/10/27/...b1cef2e49bfa,0
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