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Cyclocross races aren’t that long—30 to 60 minutes depending on your category—but there are thousands of decisions to make in that concise amount of time. During a race you’re constantly assessing when to draft vs lead, which line to take around a corner, whether to ride or run, when to attack. The more automatic and instinctive those decisions are, the better. Experience over years of racing certainly helps with making these decisions on the fly. However, regardless of your level of expertise, the pre-ride is another essential component to informing and pre-determining race decisions. Here are a few tips to make your pre-rides effective:

Crystal Anthony comes through again with another great article for every cyclist, triathlete, and runner who travels to races. Take away the stress of trying to figure out what and where to eat when traveling to your next race by following her guide to eating while on the road.

Whether you're a newbie or seasoned racer, Crystal Anthony has something to help you perform better at your next cyclocross race. Check out her step-by-step recommendations for getting gear and yourself dialed-in to ride your best!