Cyclocross dates 25/26 November
25.11. Donkey Creek Cyclocross Nideggen Schmidt (NRW)
In addition to the race, the organisers promise a "beer, mud and chips party with a big after-show party and the band Zwei Doofe, kein Gedanken". That sounds unusual. Cyclocross and gravel bikes are permitted in the hobby race. Training on the course is possible at the specified times.
26.11. Rosen Cross Moosburg (BAY)
There is also a race for amateur starters as part of the Bavarian Cross Championships. Even if you don't win a championship title, a sporty circuit is guaranteed. The men race over 21 kilometres and the women over 12 kilometres.
Further races this weekend
- 26.11. Finsterwalder cross-country race (BRA)
- 26.11. Lostau Cyclo-Cross (SAH)
Cyclocross dates 2/3 December
03.12. Wittenberg Cyclo-Cross (SAH)
For 15 euros you get 30 minutes plus two laps. Mountain bikes are also allowed on the course for the hobby race. The event is organised by SV Grün Weiß Wittenberg-Piesteritz e.V. - information can be found at www.crosscup.org.
Cyclocross dates 9/10 December
10.12. Heidelberg Cyclocross Race (BAD)
This is only the second time the cross race has been held in Heidelberg. The hobby class race lasts 40 minutes and should also be suitable for beginners. MTB allowed.
Further races this weekend
- 09.12. Stevens CycloCross-Cup 2023/2024 / Elmshorn(HAM)
- 10.12. SonneBerg Prize cross-country (THÜ)
- 10.12. Stadler Weser-Ems Cup 2023/2024 Rheine (NRW)
Cyclocross dates 16/17 December
Sun, 17.12.2023 28th RUN & BIKE and 15th MTB / Cross Team Race Reute BAD
Cycling has been organised by RV Concordia Reute for over 100 years. A special feature of this weekend: there are not only cross-country races on offer, but also a Run&Bike in which teams of two start. One runner completes the first lap (approx. 830 metres). In the transition zone, the team partner takes the bike for the next lap (approx. 1020 metres). It doesn't matter whether it's just women, just men or mixed teams.
Further races this weekend
- 16.12. Königshammer Cross Baiersbronn (WTB)
- 17.12. Grand Prix of the Badische Stahlwerke Kehl am Rhein (BAD)
- 17.12. Stevens CycloCross-Cup Hamburg (HAM)
- 17.12. Mehlingen X-mas cross-country race Mehlingen (RLP)
- 17.12. Crossmania Berlin Karlshorst (BER)
Cyclocross dates 30/31 December
31.12. Silvestercross RRG Osnabrück Melle (NDS)
"Rain showers, squalls and lots of mud" is the caption on last year's photo. The mud-encrusted legs on the podium photos also tell the story of the conditions. The race takes place on a 2000 metre circuit in Melle. You can start on a cross bike, gravel bike or MTB. The race is part of the Weser Ems Cup.
Further races this weekend
- 30.12.2023 Vechta cross-country race at the Reiterwaldstadion (NDS)
Tips for beginners: what characterises a Cyclocross bike from
Kristian Bauer
Editor
