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By Eric Kenney

Cyclocross is huge. Once participated in as training in the fall and winter months for fun it is now a huge international spectacle. Athletes are now focusing their whole year on cyclocross. Even for us Tri geeks and hard core all road all the time people cyclocorss is luring.

The question is coming up more and more; will racing cyclocross be a good option for training in the fall and early winter training?

First lets take a look at your year ahead and behind to answer a few questions.

• Have you had enough time TOTALLY off after your last race/ training block? (I prescribe 2-6 weeks)
• Will you have enough time to rest after your cross season and the start of Base training? (2 weeks)
• How taxing was your summer season of racing and training?
• How much other stressors will you encounter? ($$ for bike, race entry, travel, specific training, etc)

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