Cyclocross

74 Main Street Middlebury Vermont (802) 388-6666

Cyclocross is an intense sport that involves a short period -- often less than an hour -- of intense riding and running in all weather conditions. And 'cross bikes aren't just for racing. Many of our 'cross customers like to take advantage of the vast network of back-country dirt roads in Addison County. You can ride from Goshen to Ripton, and Ripton to Lincoln, over twenty-five miles of some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere, with less than three miles paved. If you want to hit the woods on the T.A.M.* trail, you don't need a mountain bike if you have a 'cross bike.

What does a 'cross bike offer to the casual user?

	Tire clearance -- 'cross bikes allow the use of wider, "knobby" tires for traction on unpaved roads.
	Braking -- 'cross bikes use mountain-bike style V-brakes, more powerful than the typical dual-pivot brakes on regular road bikes. Cannondale also offers a disc brake 'cross bike.
	Road bike performance when you're on pavement.

Whether you're a casual rider or a competitor, Trek and Cannondale offer some of the nicest 'cross bikes on the market. If you want to custom-build a 'cross bike that will last you a lifetime, think titanium, and put yourself on a Lynskey.

* T.A.M. stands for Trail Around Middlebury