This is my first season racing cross - and my first time doing any type of bike racing. I came into the first race with a generally good level of fitness, but had not done any bike racing training specifically. I'm really enjoying it and am doing fairly well in my category - I'm in the top 5 for the series out of a typical category turnout of 30-40 women.

I want to mtn bike race this spring, but I do not plan to road race. I would like to race cross again next year and move up to cat 3. However, I have no idea how to train or what to do to get faster. Is there a book or training program you would recommend following? I can't afford a private coach. I've looked through "The Mountain Bike Training Bible" - has anyone used it? Is mtn bike training transferable to cyclocross?

Thanks for any suggestions you can provide.