Introduction: Cyclocross is a growing discipline of cycling that combines elements of both mountain biking and road racing. The purpose of the study was to describe the intensity of the sport of cyclocross using competition heart rate (HR) and blood lactate [La -] data. Methods: Eight experienced cyclocross racers participated in both a laboratory graded exercise test and a cyclocross race. During laboratory testing, peak oxygen consumption (V O 2peak ) was determined and HR at the following intensities was established: LOW (HR below 2 mmol . L -1 ), MODERATE (MOD, HR between 2 and 4 mmol . L -1 ), and HIGH (HR above 4 mmol
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