Cross Course on Sloten with Beau and Rob

Cross season is about control, confidence, and having fun in the dirt.

Join us for a cross clinic at the Sloten CX course, led by our very own Beau and Rob, where we break down the fundamentals of cross riding and put them straight into practice.

This clinic is designed for riders who want to better understand cyclocross: what it is, how it works, and how to ride a CX course with more flow and confidence. No racing experience required, just curiosity and the willingness to get a bit muddy.

Beau and Rob will guide you through the basics and finer details of cyclocross riding. From bike setup and tyre pressure to cornering technique and accelerations out of turns, this clinic focuses on the skills that matter most on a CX course.

• What is cyclocross?
  A short introduction to the discipline and how it differs from road and gravel.
• Bike & Setup
  Cross bikes, tyre choice, tyre pressure, and why setup matters so much.
• Real-world experience
  Practical tips and insights from Beau’s own CX experience.
• Technique on the course
  • Cornering (the foundation of good cross riding)
  • Accelerating after corners and obstacles
  • Shifting technique in off-road conditions

• 10:00 - Gathering at Ride Out
• 10:30 - Easy roll-out towards the course
• 11:00 – 12:30 - Cyclocross clinic at Sloten
• 13:00 - Optional participation in the CX race
  (Own risk, not mandatory)

• Maximum 12 participants
• Group ride experience required
• Helmet and clipless pedals are mandatory
• Participation in the race is optional and at your own risk

Riders who are curious about cyclocross, want to improve their off-road handling, or are thinking about racing, but also riders who simply want to understand the discipline better and ride a CX course with confidence.

Bring a gravel or cyclocross bike, make sure to dress

• Gravel bike or cyclocross bike
• Food/snacks to get you through the clinic and ride
• Bottles or hydration
• Clothing suited to the weather
• Optional extra layer or jacket to wear during explanations and breaks

The pro peloton may pause, but we don’t. Autumn and winter bring a different kind of energy: gravel paths covered in fallen leaves, muddy MTB trails, and crisp rides that keep your legs, and mind, sharp. With our Off Season theme, Ride Out fills the gap in the cycling calendar with everything that makes the darker months of the year special. From October through February you can expect:

• Rides & Clinics
  From long winter rides to gravel clinics, starting at our Amsterdam store and across the Netherlands.
• Ride Out Talks & Workshops
  Inspiring stories and hands-on sessions to inform, entertain, and help you come through winter stronger.
• Community Events
  Meet fellow riders, warm up in our shop with a good cup of coffee, and head back out together. There’s no “off” in Off Season at Ride Out.

Our store got a fresh new look, our Ride Out bus rolls out for special rides, and we’re turning up the volume online so you won’t miss a thing. Off Season is the time to explore, learn, and keep riding together. Whether you’re on gravel, MTB, beach, cyclocross, or your trusty road bike. Off Season is here for you. See our event calendar for all our events.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ride Out Amsterdam, 22 Stadionplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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