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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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FREE Cyclocross Clinic: Saratoga Springs

Posted on August 29, 2012 by aa

Saturday, September 8th 9:30AM-11:30AM: Cyclocross Race Clinic. Spa State Park (Golf Parking Lot) Saratoga Springs, NY Join PRO MTB Racer Aleksandra Mooradian and SPA CX Co-Organizer John Onderdonk will demonstrate how to quickly mount and dismount the bike, practice jumping … Continue reading →

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WD-40 BIKE Launches to the Cycling Industry

Posted on August 28, 2012 by aa

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – WD-40 Company is pleased to announce the launch of WD-40 BIKE, a subsidiary business unit focused exclusively on cycling-specific maintenance products. WD-40 BIKE will offer an initial product range including wet and dry chain lubricants, a heavy-duty … Continue reading →

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Going to CrossVegas!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by aa

I’m going to CrossVegas! Ok, not to race, but going to see what I think is the coolest cyclocross race you’ll find. CrossVegas is the biggest cyclocross race in America.  The night-time race takes place in September each year at the … Continue reading →

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Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge

Posted on August 26, 2012 by aa

Today was the Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge, race #4 of the New York State MTB Series. Bellaeyre Mountain is a State owned ski area in the Catskill Mountains of New York. This was the first time I have rode or … Continue reading →

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August Cyclocross…Getting The Bike Dialed In

Posted on August 25, 2012 by aa

A summer cyclocross race might not sound too inviting. After all, cyclocross is a fall/winter sport, right? Well…yes, it is. But having an pre-season, summer race, is a good way to get your bike dialed in for the real start … Continue reading →

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2012 NYS Cyclocross Schedule

Posted on August 14, 2012 by aa

Cyclocross is rapidly approaching. NYSBRA has posted the 2012 cyclocross race schedule for New York State. Cyclocross in New York will kick off on Saturday August 25th with NYCROSS.com’s annual cyclocross clinic. This year the clinic will be held at … Continue reading →

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