FYI Cyclo cross season is in full swing over here in Europe. Tbh I think Cyclo cross and Gravel are 2 different things, Cyclocross is more like MTB but with a "road bike", and Gravel is the rougher version of the road races. The later is more appealing to people cause I think it's something they might just do when they are out on the road, and they cross a "gravel segment" where as, Cyclo Cross you're either having to head for the woods (you're bortherline MTB), or a farmers field... not sure he'll be a big fan ;).
@@cyclinginsoutherncalifornia Gravel for as far as I know is not yet verry spread. We did have the "world championship" Gravel beginning off October. But it's not like they have a full "gravel" season. But we do have a cyclocross season, that started a couple off weeks ago. Gravel for what I can see is more like "the new kid on the block". But as I said, it's gonna win in popularity, due to the ease off access to do it. Just my personal opinion, I'm by not an expert by any standard on the topic tho.
CX is much more MTB-oriented. Riders who do not have an MTB background are at a disadvantage. I know, cry me a river. I did our State TT, Neo-Merckx category, and saw only a couple CX racers enter. I have always felt safe or safer on gravel than on the road. We had a gravel race in mid-September where a distracted driver crossed the centerline and very seriously injured a young man. An outstanding young racer. That's an advantage for CX. If you can get hit in a small town in MO you can get hit anywhere.
@ Well, it’s cold (in the 40s last weekend) and we haven’t had rain in a race……yet. But it’s coming. May get snow in the December races. Definitely not soCal!
I don't know much about cycle racing but I do know that your videos are fun to watch.
Glad you're enjoying them!
...all reasons against and for are correct
FYI Cyclo cross season is in full swing over here in Europe. Tbh I think Cyclo cross and Gravel are 2 different things, Cyclocross is more like MTB but with a "road bike", and Gravel is the rougher version of the road races. The later is more appealing to people cause I think it's something they might just do when they are out on the road, and they cross a "gravel segment" where as, Cyclo Cross you're either having to head for the woods (you're bortherline MTB), or a farmers field... not sure he'll be a big fan ;).
@@Qurmoo Do more people compete in gravel over there?
@@cyclinginsoutherncalifornia Gravel for as far as I know is not yet verry spread. We did have the "world championship" Gravel beginning off October. But it's not like they have a full "gravel" season. But we do have a cyclocross season, that started a couple off weeks ago. Gravel for what I can see is more like "the new kid on the block". But as I said, it's gonna win in popularity, due to the ease off access to do it. Just my personal opinion, I'm by not an expert by any standard on the topic tho.
@ seems like here in America it’s taken over.
CX is much more MTB-oriented. Riders who do not have an MTB background are at a disadvantage. I know, cry me a river. I did our State TT, Neo-Merckx category, and saw only a couple CX racers enter.
I have always felt safe or safer on gravel than on the road. We had a gravel race in mid-September where a distracted driver crossed the centerline and very seriously injured a young man. An outstanding young racer. That's an advantage for CX. If you can get hit in a small town in MO you can get hit anywhere.
@ good point .
In southwest Idaho CX is pretty popular. We have 11 races and over the weekend of racing they get about 200 racers. Pretty festive
Well that settles that...I'm moving to Idaho.
@ Well, it’s cold (in the 40s last weekend) and we haven’t had rain in a race……yet. But it’s coming. May get snow in the December races. Definitely not soCal!
Gravel racing has my vote.
Gravel bikes probably sell better with the average folk than cyclocross bikes, so that is where the bike companies will invest marketing money.
You’re probably right.