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Saratoga Spa:Cyclocross

Posted on October 25, 2011 by aa

Saratoga Spa:Cyclocross, the 5th race of the NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series, was held on Sunday October, 23. The race was held on the grounds of the historic and legendary Saratoga Race Course. This is the second year this race was held … Continue reading →

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How To Get Lapped Like a Pro

Posted on October 23, 2011 by aa

How to get lapped like a pro, from Exit17.net…I came across this blog post and had to share it. It is pretty funny, but also very good advice for the folks that aren’t quite the lead riders in the race. … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 18, 2011 by aa

This past weekend, October 15 – 16, was NYCROSS.com’s Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix held at Prospect Park in Troy, NY. This is one of my favorite ‘cross races. First, it’s only 20 minutes from home. Second, it’s two days … Continue reading →

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CX @ Brewery Ommegang: NYCROSS.com race #2

Posted on October 3, 2011 by aa

Round two of the NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series was held on Sunday October 2 at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, NY. If you actually need a reason to visit a brewery or Cooperstown, a cyclocross race is as good a reason as … Continue reading →

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Vee Rubber Shows Off Eight New Cyclocross Tires

Posted on September 15, 2011 by aa

(CYCLOCROSS MAGAZINE ON 9/13/11) – Vee Rubber might just be the oldest bicycle tires company you’ve never heard of, having made bicycle and motorcycle tires in Thailand since 1977. For cyclocrossers, that’s about to change, as the tire company showed … Continue reading →

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NYCROSS.com: Kirkland Cyclocross

Posted on September 13, 2011 by aa

The NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series got underway over the weekend with the Kirkland Cyclocross Race. The race was held at Kirkland Town Park in the village of Clinton, NY. The day started out with the drive to Clinton, via the New … Continue reading →

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2011 NYCROSS.com Beginner Cyclocross Clinic

Posted on September 5, 2011 by aa

2011 NYCROSS.com Beginner Cyclocross Clinic. For race series calander and info see http://www.nycross.com. Spots are limited so register today! Great clinic for first timer cross racers! The clinic will cover a wide range of skills and topics needed for cross … Continue reading →

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One is Enough: Why You Should Give Singlespeed Mountain Biking a Chance

Posted on August 5, 2011 by aa

Singletracks.com (July 28, 2011) – Do you remember the first time you saw someone riding a singlespeed (SS) mountain bike? I bet your first thought was “what do they think they’re doing out here without any gears? Don’t they know … Continue reading →

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Shimano Launches Cyclocross Initiative with Series Sponsorship; New England Sponsorship Creates Nation’s Richest ‘Cross Series

Posted on July 12, 2011 by aa

Boston (July 12, 2011) – A pioneer in developing components for cyclocross, Shimano America announced today its sponsorship of the UCI sanctioned New England Professional Cyclocross Series. “Shimano prides itself on the values of culture and history,” said Penina Bush, … Continue reading →

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32 Countries Represented at Windham Mountain Bike World Cup

Posted on July 7, 2011 by aa

(Ski Windham – Windham, NY) More than 400 racers representing 32 countries will converge on Windham, N.Y. this weekend (July 8 -10) for the seventh event in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series presented by Shimano. Fans of downhill … Continue reading →

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