Chapter 1
Steeplechase on wheels
Chapter 2
The Belgian heartland
Chapter 3
Crossing the Atlantic
Chapter 4
Modern machines and Olympic dreams
YOUR GOAL
Master of The history of cyclocross
Ch 4 · Modern machines and Olympic dreams
dave Olympic Cyclocross
We’re racing through ice on a carbon machine, Chasing the gold of an Olympic dream.
dave Today's top riders seamlessly transition between cyclocross, road racing, and mountain biking.
dave Dismounting and remounting a moving bicycle is one of the most critical and difficult skills in cyclocross.
BETA
dave Build the ultimate racing bike to discover how modern technology fuels Olympic dreams.
Fun Fact
Superstar speed: Elite riders can dismount their bikes at 15 miles per hour, leap over barriers, and remount without slowing down!
Glossary
disc brake (noun)
A bicycle brake in which friction pads grip a metal disc attached to the wheel hub. The Union Cycliste Internationale legalized disc brakes in 2010, transforming the technology used in elite cyclocross.
A bicycle brake in which friction pads grip a metal disc attached to the wheel hub. The Union Cycliste Internationale legalized disc brakes in 2010, transforming the technology used in elite cyclocross.
Quiz
Why are cyclocross tires inflated to incredibly low pressures, sometimes below 20 PSI?
Quiz
How do elite cyclocross riders typically carry their bikes when running up steep hills or deep mud?
Quiz
What is the primary bureaucratic hurdle preventing cyclocross from being added to the Winter Olympic Games?
Quiz
What braking technology, popularized in the 2010s, revolutionized stopping power in muddy cyclocross races?
Quiz
Which multi-discipline superstar won the Elite Men's Cyclocross World Championship six times by 2024?
Quiz
According to official UCI regulations, what is the maximum height allowed for artificial barriers on a cyclocross course?