Cyclocross is no longer cycling\'s hidden gem.
In the sport\'s heartland of Belgium, major races attract crowds of thousands a.
With a season running from September to February, Cyclocross is cycling\'s only purely winter discipline, demanding a combination of athleticism, supreme technical skill, and ruthless tactics for the muddy conditions.
Its rapid growth in the US--and its new popularity as off-season training--means this intense and dramatic sport is exploding into the mainstream.
Cyclocross is no longer cycling\'s hidden gem