Yes, cross IS coming (at least in my state). I haven’t raced since 2019, but haven’t tottally forgot what it feels like. How are you preparing? What workouts? What training plan? What races?

there is still another on the calendar, was postponed until November. It will be like 35 degrees C, no way no how

We had one summer cross race once. It was over 30 degrees, which is extremely hot for round here. It made my realise why cross is a winter sport, you’re working very hard, but you’re going so slow, there’s no cooling from the wind. Our season has just started, first race done! I’m exactly as rubbis…

raced twice this weekend, first race had a bunch of sand (it was held at a beach) so lots of off bike stuff, NP was only 200w (0.69 IF), felt a lot harder. Sunday was a much more ridable course with just a log and standard barriers to dismount, NP was 222 (0.77 IF), and it felt a lot easier too lol …

Nothing in cyclocross makes sense

30-35 C is pretty standard for early season cross races around here. Makes it imperative to drink lots!

Did you see that Nationals have been rescheduled for 27/28 November? We’ll basically line up with the Northern hemisphere. Come down, it’s not quite as unbearable during summer down here.

I might come down next year. I travel to melb a bit for work (well i used to), so wouldnt be too hard to line up. I think there is 0 chance of nationals happening this year though

Will Hausler travel back for them if they do run in November?

No way, 2 weeks quarantine to get back into AU. He might do some more races in the off season in Europe though :crossed_fingers:

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Training

jezza323 September 14, 2021, 10:14pm 252

even mid winter our middle of the day races (which is generally the category im in) are 25-28ish, I always race with a water bottle

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