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Bermuda Mountain Biking

Posted on October 29, 2012 by aa

Mountain bike racing in Bermuda is a winter sport. The racing season generally runs from November to March and comprises a 8-10 race series…The Latter Day Rain Water Service MTB Series, and a season end Championship race to determine the Bermuda … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Spa:CX

Posted on October 25, 2012 by aa

I’m finally getting around to my latest race update, the Saratoga Spa:CX cyclocross race. This was also the New York State Cyclocross Championships for most categories. Spa:CX is held at the Saratoga Race Course “lowlands”. This is the area on … Continue reading →

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How to Safely Mountain Bike at Night

Posted on October 21, 2012 by aa

The Expert: Mark Hendershot (Santa Cruz Syndicate) is a man of many talents: organic farmer, floor-covering expert, pedicab business owner. But where the 44-year-old Grand Rapids, Michigan, native truly excels is on the racecourse–especially the 24-hour kind. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 16, 2012 by aa

My favorite ‘cross race has come and gone. This was the two day Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix. Two days of racing on a challenging and fun course in Troy, NY’s Prospect Park. The event is part of the NYCROSS.com … Continue reading →

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Saranac Brewery Collaborates With Denver Beer Company to Brew an Innovative Beer With Several Local Ties

Posted on October 4, 2012 by aa

Continental Collide to be released during the Great American Beer Festival Denver, CO – America’s oldest craft brewery, the F.X. Matt Brewery of Utica, N.Y., brewer of Saranac beer, and Denver Beer Company of Denver, C.O., have teamed up to create Continental … Continue reading →

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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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