Monthly Archives: August 2012

FREE Cyclocross Clinic: Saratoga Springs

Saturday, September 8th 9:30AM-11:30AM: Cyclocross Race Clinic. Spa State Park (Golf Parking Lot) Saratoga Springs, NY Join PRO MTB Racer Aleksandra Mooradian and SPA CX Co-Organizer John Onderdonk will demonstrate how to quickly mount and dismount the bike, practice jumping … Continue reading

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WD-40 BIKE Launches to the Cycling Industry

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – WD-40 Company is pleased to announce the launch of WD-40 BIKE, a subsidiary business unit focused exclusively on cycling-specific maintenance products. WD-40 BIKE will offer an initial product range including wet and dry chain lubricants, a heavy-duty … Continue reading

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Going to CrossVegas!

I’m going to CrossVegas! Ok, not to race, but going to see what I think is the coolest cyclocross race you’ll find. CrossVegas is the biggest cyclocross race in America.  The night-time race takes place in September each year at the … Continue reading

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Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge

Today was the Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge, race #4 of the New York State MTB Series. Bellaeyre Mountain is a State owned ski area in the Catskill Mountains of New York. This was the first time I have rode or … Continue reading

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August Cyclocross…Getting The Bike Dialed In

A summer cyclocross race might not sound too inviting. After all, cyclocross is a fall/winter sport, right? Well…yes, it is. But having an pre-season, summer race, is a good way to get your bike dialed in for the real start … Continue reading

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2012 NYS Cyclocross Schedule

Cyclocross is rapidly approaching. NYSBRA has posted the 2012 cyclocross race schedule for New York State. Cyclocross in New York will kick off on Saturday August 25th with NYCROSS.com’s annual cyclocross clinic. This year the clinic will be held at … Continue reading

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Luna Pro MTB Team

Well, it seems that World Mountain Bike Champion, Catharine Pendrel and U.S. National Mountain Bike Champion, Georgia Gould have both agreed to 4-year contract extensions with the LUNA Pro Team…through 2016!

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Vitamins & Supplements – Consumer Reports Investigates

More than half of American adults take vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other nutritional supplements. Some of those products aren’t especially helpful, readers told us in a recent survey, but that aside, don’t assume they’re safe because they’re “all natural.” They … Continue reading

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Forty-Two Named To U.S. Squad For 2012 Mountain Bike Worlds

Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 6, 2012) – USA Cycling is pleased to announce the 42 athletes that will represent the United States at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria, Aug. 31 – Sept. 9. CROSS-COUNTRY After representing … Continue reading

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The Top 10 – The Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Article is from Hammer Nutrition’s Essential Knowledge There are obviously more than ten mistakes that an athlete can make—and in this latest incarnation of this article, you’ll notice I’ve included an “honorable mention”— but those listed represent the most common … Continue reading

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