A GIF Guide to Cyclocross

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Want to get faster? Perfect the art of remounting.



Grabbing a new bike in the pit is an art form.



The three riders are together until the dismount, when technique outshines wattage.



Team tactics—and drafting—still apply even when the course is muddy.



It looks simple, but transitioning on and off pavement is a skill that takes practice.



The man. The myth. The legend: Sven Nys.



Of course, we can't all be pros. Sometimes, we look less like Sven and a little more like this guy, racing at Starcrossed 2011.

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