Cyclocross 101: class 6, an in depth look at barriers

In the next few sessions of Cyclocross 101 we will enjoy some special material concerning various aspects of the race. In this first portion of bonus material we will look at the subject of recent discussion, the barriers.

In the first video we see the Cat 4 men approaching the barriers on lap 1 of their race at the first day of the Gran Prix of Gloucester, 2008. The barriers will be visible about halfway through the video. However, since it is the first lap you will notice how bunched together the racers are. These barriers are 40cm tall and are placed on an incline providing some difficult hurdling.


GP of Gloucester Day 1 Barriers Run Up, Cat 4 Men from Scott Frison on Vimeo.

In this next video we see more barrier action. The uphill incline and general fatigue causes Jake to nearly trip on the second barrier.



GP of Gloucester Day 1, Jake hits the barriers from Scott Frison on Vimeo.

Finally, we see Taylor finishing the barriers and returning to the bike to accelerate away.


GP of Gloucester Day 1, Taylor through the barriers from Scott Frison on Vimeo.



Class 1, The Overview
Class 2, The Competition
Class 3, The Race Format
Class 4, The Barriers
Class 5, More On Barriers
Class 6, An in Depth Look at Barriers
Class 7, An in Depth Look at Run Ups
Class 8, An in Depth Look at Sand Pits
Class 9, The Start
Class 10, Review and Wrap Up