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The Nebraska Cycling Association is here to help. The pages within this site are designed to answer questions and break down some of the more complicated aspects of racing. If the text doesn’t answer a specific question, contact a Nebraska Cycling Association officer or a member of the board of advisors who should be to provide an answer.
First Things First
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 February 2008 10:04 Written by Administrator Friday, 16 November 2007 14:48
Getting started in racing is really pretty simple. Besides your equipment you need to find and show up at a race. The NCA racing calendar is a good place to start. You'll find links to race flyers that give details as to location, time, cost, categories, race distances, etc.
Cyclocross Basics
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 February 2008 02:14 Written by Jon Downey Tuesday, 26 February 2008 14:39
The rumors are true: Cyclo-Cross is hard, technical and fast, requires special equipment, a strong cyclist who is a good runner, and it's fun. Best of all, no matter how much running a course may offer, 'cross races are still bike races, and only skilled racers have a chance to win. What athlete wouldn't want to be part of that combination?Cyclo-Cross Courses:Usually, races are held on a grassy loop, no longer than a few miles, with a few short road or dirt road sections. There are numerous sections where riders must dismount to run over man-made barriers placed around the course. Mud and slippery conditions are very common, and the best courses are serpentine loops that give spectators plenty of entertainment and challenge riders with steep, short hills and sharp, technical corners.
MTB Basics
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 February 2008 02:14 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 26 February 2008 14:37
Anyone who has lined up before the start of a mountain bike race will tell you that in those brief moments of calm before the starting gun, there is an intense energy that surges through the group of racers, be they women or men, juniors or masters, first-timers or pros. It is the anticipation and excitement that drives racers forward to tackle the wilderness that has been carefully taped off, creating a challenging course for the race at hand. Mountain biking is a fledgling discipline compared with other forms of bicycle racing, but it has all of the elements of classical cycling tradition: adversity, speed, unpredictability and rugged individualism. Basics Over its evolution, mountain bike racing has branched off into two major disciplines: endurance and gravity events. The former covers cross-country, short track and marathon racing, while the latter includes downhill, mountain-cross and dual slalom.
Road Racing Basics
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 February 2008 02:13 Written by Jon Downey Tuesday, 26 February 2008 14:34
Road racing is exactly what the name implies -racing on paved roadways, but there are several events, such as time trial, criterium and road races, which can be highly specialized in nature.
Wanna Race Your Mountain Bike
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 01:09 Written by Roxzanne Abbott Tuesday, 26 February 2008 14:07
'Wanna Race Your Mountain Bike' but don't know how to get started? You've come to the right place!
The Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Championships is a well-organized race series that is just as excited to see a first-timer cross the finish line as it is a semi-pro. We are committed to creating an event that welcomes all participants and fans to come out and enjoy the outdoors, as well as some friendly competition. We know it may seem daunting so we've tried to answer some of the popular questions for those who want to start mountain bike racing. Of course if you have further questions, please feel free to email the Psycowpath Committee President, Ryan Feagan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For further details you can download the Race Bible from pyscowpath.com. IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS YOU'D LIKE TO SEE PUBLISHED, PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
