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! Courses will be set-up by 5 pm with practice starting at 5:30 pm.
Locations
| Aug 20 | Olbrich Park | |
| Aug 27 | Kennedy Park | |
| Sept 3 | Badger Prairie | |
| Sept 10 | Quann Park | |
| Sept 17 | Badger Prairie | |
| Sept 24 | Aldo Leopold Park | |
| Oct 1 | Badger Prairie | |
| Oct 8 | The Glen (Parks) | |
| Oct 15 | Badger Prairie | |
| Oct 22 | Sycamore Park |
Milwaukee
These practices are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 and runs until at least 6:30, 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 6 | Kern Park | Near the tennis courts |
| Aug 13 | Corner of Park & Howell | |
| Aug 20 | Doyne Park Women/trans/non-binary | A special, entry-level CX clinic for women/trans/nonbinary folks-only with the intent of introducing the sport, trying/practicing some basic skills, riding on a course and meeting others in a safe and novice-friendly environment. Brought to you by: A collaborative effort between members of Gelbbrücke – Spirit of Sport and Cadence members. Meet near the soccer field. |
| Aug 20 | Kletzsch Park | Bog Loop Trail |
| Aug 27 | Doyne Park | Near the soccer field |
| Sept 3 | Humboldt Park | Corner of Park & Howell |
| 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 |
| Oct 8 | Kern Park | Near the tennis courts |
| Oct 15 | Doyne Park | Near the soccer field |
| Oct 22 | Kletzsch Park | Bog Loop Trail |
| Oct 29 | Kern Park | Near the tennis courts |
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.
- Aug 13
- Aug 20
- Aug 27
- Sept 3
- Sept 10
- Sept 17
- Sept 24
- Oct 1
- Oct 8
- Oct 15
- Oct 22
- Oct 29
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.
West Bend
Organizer: West Bend Cyclocross
Details: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park.
- August 13
- August 20
- August 27
- September 3
- September 10
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.