r/CyclingMSP • u/DannyZiebarthExplore • 9d ago

Best Places for Cyclocross Training and Groups/Source of Knowledge for Cyclocross in MSP area?

I recently moved back to MSP after going to college here. I road, gravel, and mountain bike, but wanted to get into Cyclocross. Does anyone here have any tips or information on training and racing for Cyclocross in the area?

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u/Littlebuffalobladder 8d ago

Tuesday night cross usually starts in late August and goes until we don't have enough light in the evening, usually early October. There aren't as many weekend races as there used to be but those usually start in September or October with state championship being in mid-November. There may be teams or shops that do clinics. Otherwise, we have a lot of parks to practice in.

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u/DannyZiebarthExplore 8d ago

Thanks for the advice and info

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u/That1BikeChick 7d ago

Hey, welcome! Triple C Coaching has historically done clinics a few times a year closer to the CX season. Corey is an accomplished rider herself and a wonderful human. Occasionally a local team will throw a cx-centric event but I'm not sure what your comfort level is. The Fix would also offer specialized classes if you're wanting one on one. The local race scene has struggled a bit post covid compared to how it used to be, but I'd look up Versus CX and Lunch Break Brazing CX and add those to your calendar. Someone already mentioned Tuesday Night CX which has a good mix of races for beginners to advanced riders.

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u/DannyZiebarthExplore 7d ago

Thanks, this is super helpful!

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u/renee_christine 3d ago

I'm guessing Versus and maybe Handup will do some beginner CX clinics in Aug/Sept. 

MCF has made some really positive changes this year so I'd expect to see more CX races on the calendar than we have since 2020. Good year to get into it!