I am new to bike riding and I just discovered Cyclocross via google (saw it on this site and wondering what it was) WOW! Looks like so much fun!
I am probably getting ahead of myself conscidering I am totally out of shape and new to riding.. but I can see myself wanting to do this down the line.

I am curious, what kind of bike do you need to do this? I assume my Specialized Ariel wouldn't cut it?
Can you use Cyclocross bikes for just road biking once the season is over?

Thanks,
Jenny