[Editor’s note: This is the first contribution from local cyclocross racer and co-owner of Sellwood Cycle, Erik Tonkin (it was actually written a few weeks ago). Stay tuned for more articles and race recaps from him throughout the season.]
These days it seems like the cyclocross season never ends. As crazy as it sounds, I was getting phone calls and emails as early as last March about the ‘cross clinics! “Are you gonna do ‘em again? When do they start? And so on. Everybody can’t wait for cyclocross. Well, the wait is over. Now really is the time for ‘cross, and once again the Alpenrose ‘Cross Clinics have kicked off the season.
Now is the time to lay the groundwork for cyclocross. If you want to work on your running, now is the time. If you want to get some base miles for a heavy race season, now is your last chance. Most important, if you want to work on your ‘cross specific skills, then start now! (Editor’s note: Erik wrote this a few weeks ago, but I am just publishing it now).
