Author Archives: aa

Niner auctions six new S.I.R. 9 29ers for IMBA

Posted on June 25, 2012 by aa

If you’re in the market for a steel 29er, Niner Bikes is auctioning off a fleet of specially painted S.I.R. 9’s to benefit IMBA. People are bidding on six special edition Niner S.I.R. 9 framesets to raise money for IMBA. … Continue reading →

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Recovery – A crucial component for success | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on June 24, 2012 by aa

Training causes physical stress and depletion. Recovery is when adaptation to that stress occurs; it involves improvements not only in muscle performance, but also in glycogen storage. Hard training followed by timely, adequate nutritional replenishment increases your glycogen storage, as … Continue reading →

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Windham World Cup 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by aa
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USA Cycling announces 2012 Olympic team

Posted on June 16, 2012 by aa

USA Cycling announced today 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX). Six of these were … Continue reading →

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2012 Wildcat Epic Bike Race – August 11-12

Posted on June 14, 2012 by aa

Wildcat Epic Events is excited to present the third annual Wildcat Epic Bike Race the weekend of August 11-12, 2012 in the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains in New Paltz, NY! This year, back is the original Wildcat Epic Bike Race as … Continue reading →

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Singlespeed, Singletrack and a Cave

Posted on June 13, 2012 by aa

This past weekend was the start of the New York State MTB Series. Race 1 was the Williams’ Lake Classic held on the grounds of the Williams’ Lake Resort in Rosendale, NY. The trails are on private property and therefore, … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking and Walking

Posted on June 11, 2012 by aa

Take Action! (League of American Bicyclists – June 11. 20012) Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill The U.S. House and Senate are negotiating right now to produce a final federal transportation bill and 20 years … Continue reading →

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Law Protects New York Bicyclists from Passing Motor Vehicles

Posted on June 2, 2012 by aa

But does anyone beside cyclists really know about it? Beginning on November 1, 2010, bicyclists throughout New York could breathe a little easier when cycling down the state’s roadways. In August 2010, then Gov. David Paterson signed into law a … Continue reading →

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Rudy Project Rydon II Sport Sunglasses

Posted on May 22, 2012 by aa

The Rydon II Sport sunglasses from Rudy Project are a stylish lightweight design that is great for cycling, running or just casual wear. Rudy Project has re-engineered their Rydon profile with a smaller eye shape for reduced geometric wraparound. Loaded with all … Continue reading →

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2012 UCI Windham World Cup Mountain Bike Festival

Posted on May 16, 2012 by aa

The 2012 Windham World Cup is coming up pretty quick, June 28 – July 1, 2012. You can go to http://www.racewindham.com for all of the race information. And don’t forget about the Race the World amateur races to be held … Continue reading →

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