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New Belgium Brewery Awards Bikes Belong $30k Grant

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Jan. 19, 8:59 am MT — New Belgium Brewery has awarded a $30,000 two-year grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to support the foundation’s major programs. New Belgium, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a long-time supporter of … Continue reading

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The Southeast Bike Expo FEBRUARY 25th-26th 2012

The Southeast Bike Expo will be bringing manufacturers from all over the United States to show and demo their products. Manufacturers like Trek, Niner, Specialized, Shimano, and SRAM will be there to show off their latest and greatest products. Many more have committed. Check … Continue reading

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6 golds for U.S. riders on final day of Masters Cyclo-cross Worlds

Louisville, Ky. (January 15, 2012) —Racing concluded at the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships Sunday with six more Americans claiming the top step of the podium. Great Britain claimed two gold medals out of eight. With conditions changing throughout the … Continue reading

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Review: Manitou Tower Pro 29” Suspension Fork

With a history that dates back twenty years, Manitou’s Tower Pro marks a welcome return to form from one of the oldest brands in mountain biking. Headlining the companies 29er cross country fork line the Tower range replaces the older … Continue reading

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5 world titles earned by Americans on day 3 of Masters CX Worlds – USA Cycling

Louisville, Ky. (January 14, 2012) —Americans took five of six possible rainbow jerseys Saturday on the third day of racing at the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships. The morning began with the women’s 30-34 race, where Rebecca Gross (Lakewood, … Continue reading

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Tread Lightly – Responsible Mountain Bike Riding

T – Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas. R – Respect the rights of others, including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. E … Continue reading

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USA Cycling names cyclo-cross world championships team – USA Cycling

USA Cycling announced Friday the roster of elite, U23 and junior athletes that will represent the United States at the 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium on Jan. 28-29. Elite Men Due to a fifth-place ranking at the … Continue reading

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26 vs. 29er: Go on, give a 29er a try

The debate between 26″ and 29″ mountain bikes will never go away. There has been many articles written about the topic, and many tests done comparing the two. For years, I was one of those riders that wanted nothing to do with … Continue reading

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10 Worst Mistakes to Make Winter Riding

We’ve all done it: overestimated the temperature outside, hammered up a climb in the cold only to freeze in our own sweat on the descent, put on that extra pair of socks in an attempt to keep feet warm only … Continue reading

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2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar

2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar *All dates and locations subject to change Jan. 4-8: Cyclo-cross National Championships – Madison, Wisc. April 1: BMX National Championships – Chula Vista, Calif. May 4-6: Collegiate Road National Championships – Ogden, Utah May … Continue reading

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