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2014 Singlespeed-A-Palooza

Posted on November 17, 2013 by aa

The guys at Darkhorse Cycles have release the information for this year’s Singlespeed-A-Palooza. Singlespeed-A-Palooza, New York’s only singlespeed only race, will be held on Sunday April 13, 2014 at Stewart State Forest. The race is a bit earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem Cup: NYCROSS.com Finale

Posted on November 11, 2013 by aa

The NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series wrapped up on Sunday November 10 with the annual Bethlehem Cup. The race is held at Elm Avenue Park in Delmar, NY. Each year the guys at CBRC and NYCROSS do a great job at putting … Continue reading →

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MicroSHIFT New 10 Speed MTB Group

Posted on November 11, 2013 by aa

So, do you think that a little competition is good? I do. However, there might be a couple of companies out there that don’t feel the same way. With a revamped top end MTB group set, MicroSHIFT just might be … Continue reading →

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2014 KENDA National Ultra Endurance Schedule Announced

Posted on November 9, 2013 by aa

The Eighth Annual KENDA National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series http://www.nuemtb.com announced the 2014 schedule, including stops at two new venues in California and Colorado. This follows the addition of the True Grit 100 in Utah and the Tatanka 100 in … Continue reading →

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12 Exercises to Improve Your Body and Fitness | Bicycling Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2013 by aa

Do You Have Sitting Disease? Have a desk job? Don’t do much more for fitness than ride your bike a few times a week? You’re at high risk of developing back pain, obesity, diabetes and cancer. The average American spends … Continue reading →

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Darkness @ 909 Night Mountain Bike Race

Posted on October 27, 2013 by aa

Darkness at 909 is a nighttime mountain bike race hosted in Pleasant Valley, NY. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and there is an award given out to the best one out on the trail. The race is done time trial-style, where … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Mountain Biker

Posted on October 24, 2013 by aa

This is a pretty funny video…and much of it is actually true with a lot of my mountain bike friends.

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2014 Race Planning

Posted on October 17, 2013 by aa

While cyclocross season moves along, I’m starting to look ahead to the 2014 mountain bike season. I’m leaning towards more ultra-endurance mountain biking. Sure, I’ll continue to race some of my standard cross country races, but there are two distance … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross: Day 2

Posted on October 13, 2013 by aa

What a great day for racing! Even if not racing, it’s a great day for riding or just being outside. Today was Day 2 of the NYCROSS.com Uncle Sam Cyclocross weekend. Today’s course was mostly the reverse of yesterday’s course. … Continue reading →

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NYCROSS.com Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix Day 1

Posted on October 12, 2013 by aa

First cyclocross race without my cyclocross bike was today. While my finger continues to heal, I built up a fully rigid 29er to continue racing cyclocross. Why a mountain bike? Well, being unable to bend or use my finger, I … Continue reading →

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