The Washington Post had a great article about cyclocross and the DCCX race this past Sunday called, “Hoist and Ride: Cyclocross Returns to DC.”
Key quote: “It’s technical, it’s hard, but it’s a great way for people to start, to get their feet wet.”
Check it out here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/16/AR2008101603290.html
Another great article is here, in VeloNews: http://www.velonews.com/article/84382/historic-venue-for-city-bikes-dccx-cyclocross-race