Monthly Archives: August 2010

Windham World Cup Final

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

The World Cup Final at Windham is over, but by far will not be forgotten. The people in Windham just love the cycling events held in their town. This year saw the best mountain bike racers in the world converge … Continue reading →

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CrossVegas Competitors Announced

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

For the first time in American cyclocross history there will be a gathering of national champions like never before. National champions will represent 8 nations including: Elite Men Tim Johnson (Cannondale – Cyclocrossworld.com) – USA Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) … Continue reading →

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Make Your own PVC Cyclocross Barriers

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

For me, the hardest part of cyclocross racing has always been getting over the barriers. The only thing to do is practice, practice, practice. So, I decided to go online and find plans to make my own barriers. I came … Continue reading →

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First Win of the Season: Tour de Schenectady MTB Race

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

Today was the annual Tour de Schenectady to benefit the Schenectady Cancer Foundation. The day’s activities included a 55 mile road bike ride, a 15 mile road bike ride and a mountain bike race. I, of course, participated in the … Continue reading →

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Weekend of Road Racing

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

I spent the weekend off the mountain bike and on the road bike. There were a couple of road races scheduled over the weekend, and I new that they would be very good events. First up on Saturday was the … Continue reading →

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Bikerumor » Sneak Peek: 2011 Manitou R7 and All-New Marvel XC Suspension Forks!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

2011 Manitou R7 and All-New Marvel XC Suspension Forks! (From BikeRumor.com) – We just got our hands on some nifty little internal documents showing that for 2011, Manitou has completely revamped their classic R7 to drop about 40g, improve stiffness … Continue reading →

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2010 NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

The 2010 NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series race schedule is now out. What I love most about this series is that most of the races are a 45 minute drive or less for me. 9/11: NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Clinic, Kirkland NY 9/12: Kirkland … Continue reading →

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Capital Region kids finish 375-mile bike trip

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Nowadays, most kids are content spending their summer lounging around an air conditioned house. But while Ryan Harrington’s friends spent their time inside, comfortably playing their video games and watching TV, the 14-year-old was busy tackling a 375-mile bike trip … Continue reading →

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Darkhorse 40

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

The 8th annual Darkhorse 40 was by far one of the best mountain bike races that I have ever done. It was my second time racing the Darkhorse 40…last year was a DNF. Held at the Stewart State Forest in … Continue reading →

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