Pure Sweet Hell "Cyclocross Film" (Three Minute Trailer)

[cheerdiver]

1:25 LMAO, Super drafter!! How is this "fair" comp??

[pdp110]

I am just getting into CX this year, and I am building my own bike right now. It is a big brand name bike, and i am not sure what type of shoe and pedals to get. Any ideas? thnx

[pdxktv]

@pdp110 I am not actually an expert in riding CX but I think most racers use an egg beater type of clip that is very forgiving of mud. You want a shoe you can run in of course. I'd definitely consult some local racers and you might want to have your cleats professionally fitted (it can really make a difference on your knees). Good luck!

[drzagato]

Cyclocross on a mtn bike is not cyclocross...

[DopeEd]

i would love to do cyclocross but i dont  want to hurt my balls with that flying mount

[varsik]

@DopeEd you supposed to land on the inner-leg thigh then scoot over to position.

[shininghours]

I never heard of cyclocross till today.  Can someone explain, what's up with the parts where they have to carry the bikes?

[dkjens0705]

@shininghours - It all boils down to the CX origin. It all started in Belgium, get from point A to point B on a bike, over any surface presented by the route you choose. Dismounting, mounting, bunny hopping, sandpits, mud pits, it's all part of CXing.

[SFMattsmith]

Who is the kid in the mud and the SkidLid? Is that photo from Surf City circa 1980-1983?

[alexrankin]

Amazing thank you

[Smiotherton]

Oma Yang made the music.

[manx71]

Orderd this for christmas. Looks cool , can`t wait. Anyone know the music?

[tigerwah]

Very nice!

[edmondsm82]

I am new to this sport. So why to they make all races an hour long?

[k1elucas]

Some races are 45 minutes and some are a set amount of laps. It really depends on the race organizer and category of racers.

[tigerfrost]

can you use a mountain bike, or is it better to use a road bike with knobby tires?

[pdxktv]

Most courses give an advantage to a cx bike because at least a 1/3 of the course is on pavement but many beginners start out on mountain bikes and do just fine that way (until they are hooked).

[poisenhart89]

i have a single speed 70's le tour...

cani use that for cyclo?

[pdxktv]

Many of the Cyclocross races include a single speed and/or open category. At the crosscrusade in Portland, Oregon, I've seen racers on BMX, mini-bikes, and tall bikes.

Personally, I'd want some gears. But it's better to use what you have until you know what you need/want.

[lobstapicka]

I used a '70's Le Tour this past season to try cross for the first time, at 58, and it was ok but heavy. I bought a leftover Ridley frame to build up for the '10 season.... the whole thing is a blast.....

[grantsfo]

So cool to see Laurence Malone and the 70's and 80's era cyclocross guys. Great work!

[BOBPHAN]

Seeing this, i wished i was young again! i did a lot of riding then but had not the means to do it properly in competion. Great sport anyway!

[glooer]

Beautiful

[anezz210]

I want to go race cross now

[Nachal4]

Man, I wanna do cyclocross so bad but I still have to convince my parents to let me do it.

[ridebikesfast]

tell them it will keep you away from drugs......but it could lead to drugs. ha

[AndyMediaProductions]

sweet vid u might want to join my Cyclocross group just search for cyclocross in groups

[raven1234]

I am too much of a wuss to ride a road bike on a trail... lol. I guess I'll stick to XC.

[keystone350]

true about getting hooked most people dont realize how much enjoyment you get until they try it

[croscoe85]

those guys are true badasses.

[romaneberle]

nice!

[JackupCyrus]

This is so great! I love this video.