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.
- Aug 14 – Badger Prairie
- Aug 21 – Olbrich Park
- Aug 28 – Badger Prairie
- Sept 4 – Door Creek Park
- Sept 11 – Badger Prairie
- Sept 18 – Olin Park
- Sept 25 – Badger Prairie
- Oct 2 – The Glen (Parks)
- Oct 9 – Badger Prairie
- Oct 16 – Sycamore Park
- Oct 23 – Badger Prairie
- Oct 30 – Aldo Leopold Park
Milwaukee
There are several different practices this year at different locations, held concurrently. Pick the practice mode that’s right for you. These practices are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 and runs until at least 6:30, or whenever folks get tired.
Beginner+: 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 14 – Kern Park (Near the tennis courts)
- Aug 21 – Kletzsch Park Bog Loop Trail
- Aug 28 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Sept 4 – Humboldt Park (Corner of Park & Howell) – NEW!
- Sept 11 – Kletzsch Park Bog Loop Trail
- Sept 18 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Sept 25 – Kern Park (Near the tennis courts)
- Oct 2 – Humboldt Park (Corner of Park & Howell) – NEW!
- Oct 9 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Oct 16 – Kern Park (Near the tennis courts)
- Oct 23 – Kletzsch Park Bog Loop Trail
- Oct 30 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
Intermediate+: These meetups focuses on growing a variety of cyclocross skills through collective practice and feedback. Pick your own agenda: repeat fundamentals, session features, and/or run a course. There is no formal or group instruction, but open-source feedback and tips are encouraged. All are welcome.
- Aug 7 – Menomonee Falls Rotary Park (On MacArthur between Norman & Patricia)
- Aug 14 – Tosa Parkway (Corner of North Ave and Menomonee River Pkwy)
- Aug 21 – Menomonee Falls Rotary Park (On MacArthur between Norman & Patricia)
- Aug 28 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Sept 4 – Tosa Parkway (Corner of North Ave and Menomonee River Pkwy)
- Sept 11 – Menomonee Falls Rotary Park (On MacArthur between Norman & Patricia)
- Sept 18 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Sept 25 – Tosa Parkway (Corner of North Ave and Menomonee River Pkwy)
- Oct 2 – Menomonee Falls Rotary Park (On MacArthur between Norman & Patricia)
- Oct 9 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
- Oct 16 – Tosa Parkway (Corner of North Ave and Menomonee River Pkwy)
- Oct 23 – Menomonee Falls Rotary Park (On MacArthur between Norman & Patricia)
- Oct 30 – Doyne Park (Near the soccer field)
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 14
- Aug 21
- Aug 28
- Sept 4
- Sept 11
- Sept 18
- Sept 25
- Oct 2
- Oct 9
- Oct 16
- Oct 23
- Oct 30
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 14
- August 21
- August 28
- September 4
- September 11
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.