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2nd Annual Mt Bike Adventure Tour Across Nevada

Posted on February 10, 2012 by aa

Mountain Bike Across Nevada is a 10 day 500 plus mile mountain bike tour across northern Nevada. This is a fully supported adventure that follows along the Great Basin Bike Route. MTBNV 2012 Itinerary              Mileage  … Continue reading →

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Act Now on Key Transportation Votes

Posted on February 9, 2012 by aa

We need you to help us maintain pressure on Congress for a smart, modern transportation bill. Both chambers of Congress are moving towards floor debates on their versions of the bill, so we are again asking you to take action. … Continue reading →

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The “I Didn’t See the Cyclist” Defense | Road Rights | Bicycling.com

Posted on February 2, 2012 by aa

The “Ignorance is Bliss” Defense By Bob Mionske “I didn’t see the cyclist.” It’s the most common explanation motorists offer after hitting a rider. Even though the cyclist was wearing high-visibility clothing. Or was well-lit. Or was riding in broad … Continue reading →

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Airborne Bicycles – Taka Downhill Bike

Posted on February 2, 2012 by aa

Mountain Bike Action magazine Calls the Taka the “Best Deal We’ve Ever Seen On A DH Bike.” Yes, they said “Best.” Yes, they said “Ever.” With its 8″ of travel and 66/60° DH-specific geometry, Marzocchi 888RV fork and SRAM drivetrain with e*thirteen … Continue reading →

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Location for 2013 and 2014 MTB Gravity Nationals Announced

Posted on February 2, 2012 by aa

The location for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships in 2013 and 2014 is the Angel Fire Bike Park in Angel Fire, N.M., USA Cycling announced. The exact dates of the 2013 and 2014 events will be announced … Continue reading →

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2012 New York State MTB Series

Posted on January 31, 2012 by aa

The full schedule for the New York State MTB Series have been announce. The series will again visit Williams Lake, Windham Mountain, Hurley Mountain, Belleayre Mountain and Riedlbauer’s Resort. Here are the dates: Jun 10 – Williams Lake Classic– Rosendale, NY … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Classic p/b Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycles

Posted on January 28, 2012 by aa

Registration for the Williams Lake Classic, the first race in the New York State MTB Series, is now open. For a long time, this course has been one of my favorites. Williams Lake offers the best single track on the … Continue reading →

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Riding a Bike While Under the Influence

Posted on January 27, 2012 by aa

States and courts are split on the subject of drunk biking. Some people automatically doubt the amount of harm a bicyclist can cause to others, considering the nature of a bicycle. However, some states and their laws acknowledge that, even … Continue reading →

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Shimano New England Pro Cyclocross Series

Posted on January 27, 2012 by aa

The dates for the 2012 edition of the Shimano New England Pro Cyclocross Series have been announce. The official Shimano NEPCX 2012 Dates: September 29/30 – Gloucester, MA October 6/7 – Providence, RI November 3/4 – Northampton, MA December 1/2 … Continue reading →

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New: Hammer Nutrition Recovery Bar

Posted on January 27, 2012 by aa

Hammer Nutrition and a new bar coming to market, the Hammer Recovery Bar. Whether as a solid-food recovery fuel, a second meal after your immediate post-workout/race bottle of Recoverite, or as an occasional snack to bolster your daily protein intake, the … Continue reading →

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