The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series does not run regular cyclocross practices, but there are community practices run by individual race organizers or teams of volunteers. If you would like to add your practice to this page, send it our way.
It’s raining today. Is CX practice cancelled?
To find out if a practice has been cancelled, please contact the associated organizer (listed below). Mud is kind of our thing, but we also want to respect the spaces we use; as organizers, if you expect a lot of egregious turf damage, or hazardous weather, please cancel.
Madison
Organizer: Neff Cycle Service Team
Details: The first four practices will include a clinic portion for those who are looking to get into or improve their cyclocross skills!
| Aug 12 | 5:30 | Olbrich Park | Will include Clinic + practice races |
| Aug 19 | 5:30 | Badger Prairie | 30-40min Practice Race |
| Aug 26 | 5:30 | Kennedy Park (pending) | Will include Clinic + practice races |
| Sep 2 | 5:30 | Quann Park | Will include Clinic + practice races |
| Sep 9 | 5:30 | Badger Prairie | 30-40min Practice Race |
| Sep 16 | 5:30 | Aldo Leopold Park | 30-40min Practice Race |
| Sep 23 | 5:30 | Badger Prairie | 30-40min Practice Race |
| Oct 7 | 5:00 | The Glen Golf Park | Will include Clinic + practice races |
| Oct 14 | 5:00 | Badger Prairie | 30-40min Practice Race |
| Oct 21 | 5:00 | Sycamore Park | 30-40min Practice Race |
Milwaukee
These practices are held on Thursdays (new for 2026!) at 5:30 and runs until at least 6:30 or 7:00, or whenever folks get tired.
Beginner+ with Gelbbrücke – Spirit of Sport and friends:
Understand basic cyclocross skills and learn through collaboration, followed by hot laps and open practice. Open to all ages and skill levels, on any bike.
| Aug 13 | Kern Park | Near the tennis courts |
| Wed, Aug 19 Women/Trans/NB Night | Doyne Park | An entry-level clinic for women/trans/nonbinary folks-only. Get an intro to the sport, some basic skills and tactics, ride on a course and meet others in a welcoming environment. |
| Aug 20 | Kletzsch Park | Bog Loop Trail |
| Aug 27 | Doyne Park | Near the soccer field |
| Sept 3 | Nathanael Greene Park, St. Francis | Near the parking lot |
| Sept 10 | Kern Park | Near the tennis courts |
| Sept 17 | Doyne Park | Near the soccer field |
| Sept 24 | Kletzsch Park | Bog Loop Trail |
| Oct 1 | Humboldt Park | Corner of Park & Howell |
| Sunday, Nov 1 | Kern Park | A special Kern Park Kross preview. Near the tennis courts. |
Follow @gelbbrucke on Instagram for updates or send a message to gelbbrucke@gmail.com for questions.
West Bend
Organizer: West Bend Cyclocross
Details: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park.
- August 12
- August 19
- August 26
- September 2
- September 9
- …and maybe more
This informal practice series is free! Riders of all skill levels are welcome! Whether you are preparing for the racing season or you just want to see what cyclocross is all about, this series is for you. The 1-mile course features mostly turf surface with tight corners, barriers, challenging climbs and fast descents.
We respect public park space. Practice will be cancelled if the course is wet.
Wausau
Organizer: Casey Hildebrandt
Wednesdays at 3M Park. Start times vary as the season progresses. Meet & park at lot on South end (dead end) of 5th Avenue.
- Dates coming soon
Our local course features a short, but punchy lap with a steep run up, off camber turns, barriers, and an optional sand pit.
Typical format:
Warm up lap(s), hot/race laps (pyramid format), cool down lap. We can also work on specific skills if anyone would like! These can include: dismounts/remounts, shouldering, sand skills, cornering, and bunny hopping.