cyclo-cross

American  

[sahy-kloh-kraws, -kros] / ˈsaɪ kloʊˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒs /

noun

1. a bicycle race over a cross-country course, featuring steep hills, turns, and sometimes muddy terrain, that occasionally requires a rider to carry the bicycle over fences and up stairs.

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cyclo-cross British  

noun

1. 1. a form of cycle race held over rough ground

   2. this sport

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Etymology

Origin of cyclo-cross

1950–55; cycle + -o- + cross(-country) ( def. ); motocross

Example Sentences

Dutch cycling giant Mathieu van der Poel won a record eighth world cyclo-cross title at Hulst in the Netherlands on Sunday.

From Barron's

Despite his success on the road, cyclo-cross is his favourite discipline.

From Barron's

He has already won a second cyclo-cross World Cup this season after winning all eight -- out of 12 -- of the races he entered.

From Barron's

Van der Poel bettered the record of seven world titles originally set by Belgian Eric De Vlaeminck, a cyclo-cross star of the 1960s and 70s.

From Barron's

World Athletics chief Lord Coe previously indicated cross-country running and cyclo-cross could be added to the programme for the Winter Olympics.

From BBC