Hi all. Just a quick intro, Ive just sold my road bike with the intention of buying a cyclocross bike. Wrong time of the year I know! Plan is to take part in some competition, starting with a cheap(ish) bike and seeing how things go. Any other advice is welcome....be kind....
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Hello. Welcome to the forum. 
. Someone is bound to be along soon who can help you with you're questions.
. Someone is bound to be along soon who can help you with you're questions.
ScotiaLass
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Can't help with the cyclocross - but someone will!
Spartak
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Nearly the end of the 'winter' season so you might grab a bargain soon !
IMHO it's the friendliest form of cycle sport with everyone having fun !
But it is tough - an hour of hard graft & most of it spent in the 'red' if you use a HRM !!
The 'summer' season starts in May & is a lot more relaxed plus sometimes drier & not SOOOO muddy.
Hope that helps ........ ENJOY !!!
grumpyoldwoman
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raleighnut
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Strathlubnaig
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go to the park and practice your dismounts/remounts. Get used to breathing out your a...e, have fun. And keep tyre pressures low.
Strathlubnaig
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plenty of choice at that price band, enjoy.
oldroadman
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A brilliant 60 minute workout, get used to being in or near the red for the full time. If it doesn't hurt most of the time, go faster. It's also (if you do it well) a good skills developer, bike handling, bunny hops, on/off has been mentioned. Even "falling off without too much damage" technique will improve. Fitter, faster, better skills, what's not to like - enjoy!