Monthly Archives: February 2010

Black Fly Challenge

From the Black Fly Challenge website The Black Fly Challenge is a classic Adirondack mountain bike race that takes place every year on the second Saturday in June. The race changes direction every year with the start and finish alternating … Continue reading

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Cyclocross Crashes Compilation

We’ve all been there…He is a video of cyclocross crashes. Some of the crashes are pretty funny, but some, you can feel the pain.

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MTB Road Training

It’s mid-February, but I’m still trying to ride outdoors when I can. The roads are in no condition for a road bike, so I’ve mapped out some mountain bike road rides that I like to do. Here is one of … Continue reading

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Registration for MTB Marathon Nationals is Open

Exclusive registration for MTB Marathon Nationals begins Wednesday Men’s and Women’s Singlespeed added to national championship classes Breckenridge, Colo. (February 16, 2010) – Pre-registration for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships will open at 12:01 a.m. mountain time … Continue reading

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Sram XX – From Interbike

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Energy Bar Recipe | FasCat Coaching

If you’re like me at this time of year, the amount of training can lead to some serious hunger. There is no doubt that as your training volume increases so does the amount of food you need to consume in … Continue reading

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Tour De Schenectady- benefit for Schenectady Cancer Foundation

We are excited that you will be participating with us in our first annual “Tour de Schenectady” bike ride! This will not only be a landmark event for the Capital region bicycling community, but will also raise much needed funds … Continue reading

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SRAM’s New 9-Speed Cassette Coming in March

SRAM is targeting mid-March for riders to get their chains around the new XG999 nine-speed mountain bike cassette. The XG999 uses the same manufacturing techniques that produced the XX MTB cassette as well as the PowerDome road cassette. With the … Continue reading

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Hayes Prime Disc Brakes Unveiled

New stoppers from Hayes promise more power and better ergonomics Hayes has released details of a new disc brake, the Prime, which its claims is 23% more powerful than the Stroker, a move the company hopes will “re-establish Hayes as … Continue reading

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EFX Performance Sponsorship

EFX Performance has joined as a new sponsor through the 2011 season. EFX technology is said to improve Balance and Strength Flexibility and Range of Motion Focus and Awareness Stress and Tension Jet-lag and Motion Sickness Recovery Time EFX is … Continue reading

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