Cross-country (XC) cycling is the most common discipline of mountain biking. Cross-country cycling became an Olympic sport in 1996 and is the only form of mountain biking practiced at the Olympics.
Terrain
Cross-country cycling is defined by the terrain on which it is performed. XC courses and trails consist of a mix of rough forest paths and singletrack (also referred to as doubletrack depending on width), smooth fireroads, and even paved paths connecting other trails. Riding or racing is also only deemed cross-country if the technical complexity of the trails is easy or moderate. Trails difficult even to experienced riders are more often dubbed "all-mountain", "freeride", or "downhill".
Bikes and equipment
Cross-country bicycles are some of the lightest mountain bikes, typically between 7 and 16 kilograms (15 and 35lb). They usually feature suspensionforks in front and sometimes have suspension in the rear. In both the front and rear, most XC bicycles have approximately 100 millimetres (10.0cm; 3.9in) of suspension travel, although some riders prefer 125 to 150 millimetres (12.5 to 15.0cm; 4.9 to 5.9in) of travel as bicycle frame strength and technology advance. The geometry of the frames generally place the rider in a little more upright position than on a road bicycle but much less than on a downhill bike.
Cross-Country is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's H.A.V.O.C. driver and debuted in 1986.
Profile
His real name is Robert M. Blais, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Cross-Country was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Cross-Country's primary military specialty is armor, and his secondary military specialty is heavy equipment operator. His father was a bulldozer operator, and his mother drove a grader, therefore he had a natural affinity for heavy machinery, coupled with an uncanny sense of direction and fearlessness under fire. He is a qualified expert with the heavy laser cannon, M-16A2, M-2 50 cal. MG, and .45 auto-pistol.
Toys
Cross-Country was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the H.A.V.O.C. (Heavy Articulated Vehicle Ordnance Carrier). A new version of Cross-Country was released in 1993, as part of the Battle Corps line.
A new figure of Cross Country based on his cartoon likeness will be released in 2014 by the G.I. Joe Collectors' Club's Membership Incentive Figure.
Cross Country is a band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 1973 by three-fourths of the musical group, The Tokens - Jay Siegel, Mitch Margo and Phil Margo.
The group released one self-titled album on the Atco Records label featuring a top 40 cover of Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour". The Cross Country version is altogether different from Pickett's 1965 soul hit. The first two minutes of the Cross Country single is considerably slower with an acoustic backdrop, picking up a bit with some psychedelic touches in the last third of the track which is a little over three minutes in length (3:14). This single reached #30 in the U.S. in fall 1973.
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2024 NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW SHOW + PREDICTIONS (LIVE FROM MADISON, WISCONSIN)
For the third time in three months, the cross country world will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. 31 men’s teams and 31 women’s teams punched tickets last weekend and a handful of star individuals round out each field.
Both team races feature heavy preseason favorites looking to reclaim their top spots after late season losses, while both individual races are deep at the top with a handful of runners eyeing national titles. Fans are planning to pack the course in Madison, and they could be treated to a picture perfect setting with snowfall potentially in the forecast.
More information on how to watch the meet, with ESPNU coverage kicking off at 9:30am E.T.
Below we break down all four races, with a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on am...
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Why NCAA Cross Country Is About To Be Insane
The NCAA National Cross Country Championships will feature a lot of contenders for the podium as the best collegiate distance running talent gathers for one last XC meet in Madison.
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NCAA Cross Country Championships 2024 Press Conference: Graham Blanks, Parker Wolfe, Habtom Samuel
The media speaks with defending champion Graham Blanks (Harvard), Parker Wolfe (North Carolina) and 2023 NCAA runner-up Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) for their thoughts ahead of the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
NCAA XC Championships coverage presented by HOKA.
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THE ULTIMATE NCAA CROSS COUNTRY HIGHLIGHT
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For the third time in three months, the cross country world will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. 31 men’s te...
For the third time in three months, the cross country world will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. 31 men’s teams and 31 women’s teams punched tickets last weekend and a handful of star individuals round out each field.
Both team races feature heavy preseason favorites looking to reclaim their top spots after late season losses, while both individual races are deep at the top with a handful of runners eyeing national titles. Fans are planning to pack the course in Madison, and they could be treated to a picture perfect setting with snowfall potentially in the forecast.
More information on how to watch the meet, with ESPNU coverage kicking off at 9:30am E.T.
Below we break down all four races, with a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on amidst the chaos that is NCAA cross country.
You can read our official preview here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/ncaa-division-1-cross-country-championships-2024-preview
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For the third time in three months, the cross country world will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. 31 men’s teams and 31 women’s teams punched tickets last weekend and a handful of star individuals round out each field.
Both team races feature heavy preseason favorites looking to reclaim their top spots after late season losses, while both individual races are deep at the top with a handful of runners eyeing national titles. Fans are planning to pack the course in Madison, and they could be treated to a picture perfect setting with snowfall potentially in the forecast.
More information on how to watch the meet, with ESPNU coverage kicking off at 9:30am E.T.
Below we break down all four races, with a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on amidst the chaos that is NCAA cross country.
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The NCAA National Cross Country Championships will feature a lot of contenders for the podium as the best collegiate distance running talent gathers for one las...
The NCAA National Cross Country Championships will feature a lot of contenders for the podium as the best collegiate distance running talent gathers for one last XC meet in Madison.
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The NCAA National Cross Country Championships will feature a lot of contenders for the podium as the best collegiate distance running talent gathers for one last XC meet in Madison.
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The media speaks with defending champion Graham Blanks (Harvard), Parker Wolfe (North Carolina) and 2023 NCAA runner-up Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) for their tho...
The media speaks with defending champion Graham Blanks (Harvard), Parker Wolfe (North Carolina) and 2023 NCAA runner-up Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) for their thoughts ahead of the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
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For the third time in three months, the cross country world will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. 31 men’s teams and 31 women’s teams punched tickets last weekend and a handful of star individuals round out each field.
Both team races feature heavy preseason favorites looking to reclaim their top spots after late season losses, while both individual races are deep at the top with a handful of runners eyeing national titles. Fans are planning to pack the course in Madison, and they could be treated to a picture perfect setting with snowfall potentially in the forecast.
More information on how to watch the meet, with ESPNU coverage kicking off at 9:30am E.T.
Below we break down all four races, with a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on amidst the chaos that is NCAA cross country.
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The media speaks with defending champion Graham Blanks (Harvard), Parker Wolfe (North Carolina) and 2023 NCAA runner-up Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) for their thoughts ahead of the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
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Cross-country (XC) cycling is the most common discipline of mountain biking. Cross-country cycling became an Olympic sport in 1996 and is the only form of mountain biking practiced at the Olympics.
Terrain
Cross-country cycling is defined by the terrain on which it is performed. XC courses and trails consist of a mix of rough forest paths and singletrack (also referred to as doubletrack depending on width), smooth fireroads, and even paved paths connecting other trails. Riding or racing is also only deemed cross-country if the technical complexity of the trails is easy or moderate. Trails difficult even to experienced riders are more often dubbed "all-mountain", "freeride", or "downhill".
Bikes and equipment
Cross-country bicycles are some of the lightest mountain bikes, typically between 7 and 16 kilograms (15 and 35lb). They usually feature suspensionforks in front and sometimes have suspension in the rear. In both the front and rear, most XC bicycles have approximately 100 millimetres (10.0cm; 3.9in) of suspension travel, although some riders prefer 125 to 150 millimetres (12.5 to 15.0cm; 4.9 to 5.9in) of travel as bicycle frame strength and technology advance. The geometry of the frames generally place the rider in a little more upright position than on a road bicycle but much less than on a downhill bike.
[Verse 1:] I'm tired of being stuck here with no way out. I think it's time for me to hit the road Got a car with a full tank of gas yehh. It's just my love I guess runnin low [Hook:] Just got out on the windy city Going through the desert Gettin away from your love, baby No more excuses I'm already on my way out I know that you never change baby [Chorus:] Got to get outta here, far away from you Now I'm going, cross country I'm not lookin back oh no All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country) I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country) Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country) [Verse 2:] I'm not expectin no traffic to make me slow down Cause with you I was always the last to come I'm livin my life the way I planned it Without your baggage on the road [Hook:] Just got out on the windy city Going through the desert Gettin away from your love, baby No more excuses I'm already on my way out I know that you never change baby [Chorus:] Got to get outta here, far away from you Now I'm going, cross country I'm not lookin back oh no All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country) I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country) Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country) [Bridge:] Baby our love has ran it's course And I'd rather lose you than myself [Chorus: x2] Got to get outta here, far away from you Now I'm going, cross country I'm not lookin back oh no All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country) I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country) Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country) [Ending:] Gotta get away.