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    The document provides a checklist for preparing for a first cyclocross race. It recommends getting in shape through extensive cycling of a CX bike, practicing skills like riding on singletrack and with better riders, preparing equipment like tires and clothing, obtaining a racing license, selecting races and a category, understanding the rules of racing, previewing courses and conditions, avoiding mistakes on race day through preparation and focus, following a race day routine, warming up and previewing the course, and most importantly, having fun.

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    The document provides a checklist for preparing for a first cyclocross race. It recommends getting in shape through extensive cycling of a CX bike, practicing skills like riding on singletrack and with better riders, preparing equipment like tires and clothing, obtaining a racing license, selecting races and a category, understanding the rules of racing, previewing courses and conditions, avoiding mistakes on race day through preparation and focus, following a race day routine, warming up and previewing the course, and most importantly, having fun.

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    The document provides a checklist for preparing for a first cyclocross race. It recommends getting in shape through extensive cycling of a CX bike, practicing skills like riding on singletrack and with better riders, preparing equipment like tires and clothing, obtaining a racing license, selecting races and a category, understanding the rules of racing, previewing courses and conditions, avoiding mistakes on race day through preparation and focus, following a race day routine, warming up and previewing the course, and most importantly, having fun.

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    Checklist For Your First Cyclocross Race

    Get in Shape !
    -Ride your CX bike. Lots! -Sprints & Accelerations -Ride fast or very slow, less medium rides -Mimic race effort, shorter duration -Be patient, it takes at least 2 months to get faster

    Practice the Skills


    -Ride your CX bike. Lots. -Ride singletrack -Ride with better riders -Attend clinics -Practice, practice, practice

    Prepare Your Equipment


    -Bike -Tires -Shoes & Pedals -Clothing -Be Prepared!

    Get a Racing License

    Select the Races

    Select a Category

    Understand the Rules


    -Must stay inside the course markings at all times -Must not go around barriers or stairs -Mechanical assistance only in designated pit area -Preview the course only at approved times -Lapped riders may continue, but should yield to leaders -Lap board shows # laps remaining. Bell indicates 1 lap to go

    Prepare for the Course and Conditions

    Avoid Common Mistakes

    -Be prepared for race day course & conditions -Dont make last minute changes - Be ready for the start -Stay focused at all times during the race -Prevent tire problems - Stay positive, cause bad things are gonna happen

    Follow a Race Day Routine

    Get yourself on a schedule, get your stuff dialed !

    Warm Up and Preview the Course


    -Warm-up for at least 45 minutes before the race -Pre-ride the course as much as possible -Follow the rules for pre-riding -Memorize key sections

    Resources
    -Clinics -Books: Cyclocross by Simon Burney -Low-key practice races: Golden -Videos: www.crosstube.net

    Have Fun !

    Checklist For Your First Cyclocross Race

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