The Wisconsin Cyclocross Series does not run regular 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 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; if you expect a lot of egregious turf damage, or hazardous weather, please cancel.
West Bend
Organizer: West Bend Cyclocross
Details: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park
- August 4
- August 11
- August 18
- August 25
- September 1
- September 8
- September 15
- September 22
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.
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 approx 5pm with practice starting at 5:30pm. There will be a practice race each week starting at 6pm.
- Aug 17th – Aldo Leopold Park
- Aug 24th – Badger Prairie
- Aug 31st- Door Creek
- Sept 7th- Badger Prairie
- Sept 14th- Olin Park
- Sept 21st- Badger Prairie
- Sept 28th- Olbrich Park
- Oct 5th- Badger Prairie
- Oct 12th-
Reindahl OR Door Creek (to be confirmed)– CANCELLED due to hazardous weather - Oct 19th- Badger Prairie
- Oct 26th- Marshall Park
Milwaukee
Practice #1
Organizer: Gelbbrücke – Spirit of Sport and Palomino American Cyclocross
Details: Practice for fun and competition is held on Wednesdays at 5:30 and runs until at least 6:30, or whenever folks get tired. Learn about cross in a welcoming environment. Open to all ages and skill levels.
- August 10 – Kern Park
- August 17 – Kletzsch Park
- August 24 – Kern Park
- August 31 – Doyne Park
- September 7 – Kern Park
- September 14 – Kletzsch Park
- September 21 – Doyne Park
- September 28 – Kern Park
- October 5 – Doyne Park
- October 12 –
Kletzsch Park– CANCELLED due to hazardous weather - October 19 – Kletzsch Park
- October 26 – Kern Park
Practice #2
Organizer: Brian Matter of Linear Sport and Chad Hartley of Adapt Cycling
Details: A free skills clinic open to riders of all abilities. Come out and work on your cyclocross technique and skills. $5 donation to the Chris Kegel Foundation is recommended. More info.
- Thursday, September 8 at 5pm – Kletszch Park
Wausau
Organizer: Casey Hildebrandt
Wednesdays at 5PM at 3M Park
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 to! These can include: dismounts/remounts, shouldering, sand skills, cornering, and bunny hopping.
Meet & park at lot on South end (dead end) of 5th Avenue.