Snapcatcher
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So I dont really understand the deal with cyclocross, and why it's associated with MTBing.
I've only been back into MTB for about a year and never saw where cyclcoss originated. I recently joined a MTB Club, and since then all I've heard about from this club, is cyclocross, cyclocross and more cyclocross. Considering this club advertised itself as a MTB club, I'm slightly annoyed and already planned to change clubs. I also see MTBA sanctioned cyclocross events popping up on my facebook feed, where the promo shots are usually blokes in lycra carrying road bikes on their shoulder up a hill. I get that they are riding offroad, but it seems very far removed from what I think of as MTBing.
Now, I'm sure that these blokes have a fun time and most probably have better riding skills than me. Everyone is different and I'm not dissing the sport that they are into.........
However... can anyone explain to me how cyclocross is a MTBA sanctioned discipline when, ya know, they're not even riding Mountain Bikes ?
I've only been back into MTB for about a year and never saw where cyclcoss originated. I recently joined a MTB Club, and since then all I've heard about from this club, is cyclocross, cyclocross and more cyclocross. Considering this club advertised itself as a MTB club, I'm slightly annoyed and already planned to change clubs. I also see MTBA sanctioned cyclocross events popping up on my facebook feed, where the promo shots are usually blokes in lycra carrying road bikes on their shoulder up a hill. I get that they are riding offroad, but it seems very far removed from what I think of as MTBing.
Now, I'm sure that these blokes have a fun time and most probably have better riding skills than me. Everyone is different and I'm not dissing the sport that they are into.........
However... can anyone explain to me how cyclocross is a MTBA sanctioned discipline when, ya know, they're not even riding Mountain Bikes ?