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Windham U.S. Nationals Mountain Bike Race

Posted on June 6, 2013 by aa

Windham Mountain and The Windham Area Recreation Foundation (WARF) are proud to bring you the Windham U.S. National Mountain Bike Race. The event will take place June 28th – 30th 2013, in Windham NY. Riders of all abilities from all … Continue reading →

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ADK 80K Mountain Bike Race – Lake Placid, NY

Posted on May 17, 2013 by aa

The ADK 80K will consist of four 20 kilometer loops making race village very exciting for all! Race solo, 2 person, 4 person in the MTB division or bring your Cyclocross bikes and friends!

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Duro Miner 29er Tires: 400 miles

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

Below you will see my initial write up on the Duro Miner 29er tire. Since then, I have put a little more than 400 miles on them. And with the exception of heavy mud (not designed to be a mud … Continue reading →

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How to Jump a Log on a Mountain Bike

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

Here are some basic tips on how to go over a log while riding single track. Mark, from Performance Bicycle, demonstrates several different methods to get you and your bike over trail obstacles, from just rolling over to a more … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Epic 100K

Posted on May 12, 2013 by aa

My first 100K mountain bike race is in the books. Well, actually it was my first ever my 100K ever on a mountain bike. The Wildcat Epic 100 (100 mile or 100K) was held May 11, 2013. 100 miles wan’t … Continue reading →

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League of American Bicyclists * Bicycle Friendly States

Posted on May 7, 2013 by aa

Bicycle Friendly State Program ranks states annually based on their level of bike-friendliness. States receive feedback, technical assistance, training and further encouragement to improve their bicycling legislation, projects, and programs. The Bicycle Friendly State Program is generously supported by program … Continue reading →

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It’s National Bike Month – Let’s Roll Together

Posted on May 4, 2013 by aa

The road shouldn’t feel like the Wild West. Watch People for Bikes’ National Bike Month video, and then make the promise to travel with compassion. Two wheels or four — let’s roll together.

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A Drunk Letter to USAC – Drunkcyclist.com

Posted on April 10, 2013 by aa

Dearest USA Cycling, You’ve released a clarification of the “rules” for us mountain bikers to abide by and only one thing comes to mind; it’s a quote by Henry David Thoreau, “Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind … Continue reading →

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microSHIFT Road Bike Shifter and Derailleur Installation

Posted on March 24, 2013 by aa

Most people installed their road shifters with excess housing length. This makes your shifting heavy and inaccurate. Here is an installation video from microSHIFT to help guide you through the process. From 3:50, you can learn an easy way to … Continue reading →

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USA Cycling announces “RaceClean™” program

Posted on March 8, 2013 by aa

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 6, 2013) — As part of USA Cycling’s ongoing commitment to clean sport, the organization announced today the introduction of RaceClean — an innovative anti-doping program designed to increase the frequency and effectiveness of in-competition and … Continue reading →

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