Category Archives: London Cyclocross League

Reporting from a muddy field on my racing in the London Cyclocross League.

London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 5 Herne Hill

Posted on 17 October 2010 by Alex Murray

It would have been a great day to race, sadly I didn’t make it. Went downstairs to fetch the Ridley and discovered the hubs had seized. PANIC! After much trying to figure out what was wrong, I just prayed and … Continue reading →

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London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 3 Hog Hill

Posted on 4 October 2010 by Alex Murray

(Picture by Cross Crazy) I only got lapped once. I didn’t come last. I beat Rene and TeeCee. But for a mechanical I would have beaten my bearded nemesis. Andy Waterman reckons Hog Hill is rubbish for cyclocross: “Hog Hill … Continue reading →

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London Cyclocross League 2010/11 Round 2 Happy Valley Park

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Alex Murray

Matt at The Inner Ring has recently posted about Why he hates cyclocross as a spectator and Scott over on Velocast has replied with his reasons to love cyclocross as an activity, So I’m adding to the mix with why … Continue reading →

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London League 2009/10, round 10 Hog Hill: muddier than Penshurst

Posted on 2 December 2009 by Alex Murray

Last week was Penshurst and one muddy hell that usually isn’t surpassed in the season. Hog Hill is new this season and now goes down as the muddiest fixture in the calendar. As London Cyclesport puts it “The first cyclo … Continue reading →

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Converted to ‘cross

Posted on 16 October 2007 by Alex Murray

One race into my cyclocross season in the London League and, despite riding convincingly towards the laterne rouge end of the race, I really enjoyed it. In fact I’m rather hooked and can’t wait to get cracking again next weekend. … Continue reading →

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