Monthly Archives: September 2012

National Interscholastic Cycling Association adds 3 new mountain-biking leagues

Posted on September 30, 2012 by aa

This mountain-biking thing may finally catch on. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association recently announced the formation of three new high-school mountain-biking leagues, bringing its total to 10 leagues in nine states. (California has northern and southern divisions). The new programs … Continue reading →

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How To Trigger A Traffic Signal On Your Bike

Posted on September 28, 2012 by aa

Ever wonder what to do when you come to a stop light and there are no cars around to get the light to change? Here’s a nice video on how to trigger a traffic light on your bike.

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Adirondack Cyclocross

Posted on September 23, 2012 by aa

Note to self: Don’t do a cyclocross race after three days in Vegas. Today was the inaugural Adirondack Cyclocross race held in Johnstown, NY, It was put on by the Adirondack Velo Club, a club in the Fulton/Montgomery counties area of NY. … Continue reading →

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2012 CrossVegas Video

Posted on September 22, 2012 by aa

Here is a very good video showing the great night of racing at the 2012 CrossVegas. The soundtrack is “Elvis” singing Viva Crossvegas.

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Kirkland Cyclocross: The season is under way

Posted on September 17, 2012 by aa

My first weekend for the 2012 cyclocross season is in the books. Racing on both Saturday and Sunday was a great way to just jump right into the season. Okay, so I have been training for it, and I did … Continue reading →

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NYS MTB Series Finale and 2nd Place Overall

Posted on September 14, 2012 by aa

The New York State MTB Series finished up this past Sunday with the series finale, Riedlbauer’s Round Top Rally. The Riedlbauer course is a fun course with a lot of flowing singletrack and moderate climbing…well for a geared bike. Of … Continue reading →

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Make Your own PVC Cyclocross Barriers

Posted on September 8, 2012 by aa

Ok, it’s that time of year again. With cyclocross season here, I wanted to share, again, how I made my own cyclocross barriers. They are quick, easy and cheap to make and very portable. So here is a re-post from … Continue reading →

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USA Cycling to roll out USA Cycling Pro Cyclo-cross calendar

Posted on September 6, 2012 by aa

The United States will host the most cyclo-cross races in the world during the 2012-13 season. The events inscripted by the UCI will be part of the 2012-13 USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar (USACPCXC). In the 2011-12 season, Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass./Team Rapha-Focus), Laura … Continue reading →

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Motobecane Fantom CX: Entry Level Cyclocross Bike

Posted on September 1, 2012 by aa

I might be a little partial to this bike. You see, this was the bike that started cyclocross for me…and I am still riding the frame. Over the last few years I have added many upgrades, but the frame is … Continue reading →

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