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New 29er MTB Build

Posted on December 9, 2012 by aa

I have ridden and raced a 29er mountain bike for the past two seasons. When I finally made the decision to move to a 29er, I knew it would be quite the expense to build. Sure, some parts will swap … Continue reading →

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Wildcat 100 MTB Race (NUE#3)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by aa

Wildcat Epic Events is excited to present the Annual Wildcat 100 MTB Race May 11th, 2013 in the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains Between the villages of Gardiner, New Paltz and Rosendale, NY. This year Wildcat Epic Events excited to announce that the … Continue reading →

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National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series Adds Three Events

Posted on December 1, 2012 by aa

2013 calendar released Heading into its seventh year, the Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series is adding three events to its schedule for 2013, including stops in New York, Southern Utah and South Dakota. Organizers also changed the rules for … Continue reading →

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CHANGES FOR 2013: Upgrades to Road and Cyclo-cross licenses

Posted on November 30, 2012 by aa

I checked my email today and this is what came in from USA Cycling. I’m actually pretty excited that USAC is making these changes in the cyclocross upgrade process. However, will there actually be madatory upgrades done? I have held … Continue reading →

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The Original BMX Movie – RAD

Posted on November 29, 2012 by aa
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Interval Bike Workouts for Power & Endurance

Posted on November 23, 2012 by aa

This Is Gonna Hurt Intervals. The very word triggers groans of dread from even the most training-obsessed cyclists. But these short, misery-inducing efforts offer a huge fitness return for a comparatively small time investment. Even 20- to 30-second micro-intervals have … Continue reading →

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Airborne HobGoblin

Posted on November 14, 2012 by aa

Introducing the new Airborne HobGoblin full suspension 29er! The hydroformed, double-butted 7000 series alu frame features 100mm of plush travel thanks to is modified twin-link suspension. Outfitted with a complete SRAM X7 2×10 group, Elixir 3 brakes, Rock Shox Reba RL … Continue reading →

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How do I brew the perfect cup of coffee?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by aa

I know that this isn’t really cycling related, but brewing a great cup of coffee just might be as important as good bike maintenance. To make the perfect cup of coffee requires more than just great beans, it is a … Continue reading →

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Airborne HobGoblin

Posted on November 5, 2012 by aa

Here’s a couple of quick shots of the new Airborne HobGoblin Bike and frameset. Better pics and more info to come later…

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Vuelta ZeroLite Comp Wheelset

Posted on November 3, 2012 by aa

During the summer, I found myself in the need for a new wheelset for my Jamis Ventura Elite road bike. The factory wheels that were on the bike had several thousand mile on them since 2006. They held up solid … Continue reading →

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