The announcer at our local races always likes to point out the French origins of cyclocross, as a sort of bicycling steeplechase (cross-country point-to-point to the next church or village). Some light googling seems to back up this version.
IMO cyclocross is the best spectator sport in all of cycling. An ideal combination of power and technique and fast action. The Madison comes close but it's almost too hard to follow it's going so fast.Coz it's fun.
Also, at some point in November this really annoying thing happens: No more road races...
I agree. I'd go even further: it's one of the best spectator sports in the world. Why would you watch Formula 1 if you can watch cyclocross? The only reason F1 is huge and cyclocross is not, is marketing. Because as a sport it's way more entertaining.
In the U.S., where local or regional road races have died out, cross is by far the most fun and interesting cycling events to watch in person, and there are lots of them to choose from.
Sure, I can picture the fun atmosphere with fries and betting, and all-round merriment. I'd love to attend a race in Belgium.Coz it's fun.
Also, at some point in November this really annoying thing happens: No more road races...
That's what I've been asking myself lately.
Rhd: I didn't ask anyone about attending a race in Belgium. Alas, if I do in future, I guess I'm going to have to cross you off my list.
You would see it marginally sooner than on 'live' TV, which seems to be important to you.
Nah, it's way more involving than road racing which is more like most other sports, hours of nothing culminating in a few minutes of action.
Seems like you have at least one thing in common with Van der Poel
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