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Redline Mono Cog Flight 29 – First Impressions

Posted on November 12, 2010 by aa

Well, I finally made the jump to a 29er. Yeah, I know, it’s about time. A 29er always seemed so big to me. Also, with my short legs, sizing has always been an issue with a 29er. The standover hight … Continue reading →

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Darkhorse 40 & Singlespeed-a-Palooza

Posted on November 11, 2010 by aa

Two of my favorite races for the 2011 mountain bike season have been scheduled and registration is now open. First, the 3rd annual Singlespeed-a-Palooza is scheduled for Sunday April 17, 2011. Approximately 25 miles of great single-track in the Stewart … Continue reading →

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A Double Race Weekend

Posted on November 1, 2010 by aa

I had a two race weekend to close out October. Not unusual during ‘cross season. But this time, day one was a mountain bike race. Actually it was a night time mountain bike race, the annual Darkness at 909. This … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross…Circa 1950’s

Posted on October 28, 2010 by aa

Very cool cyclocross video. Now these guys are tough…

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Saratoga Spa Cycrocross

Posted on October 24, 2010 by aa

Perfect weather today…for cyclocross that is…Low 40’s, a little drizzle, no mud…but, of course, cowbells. It’s all what we’ve come to expect at a cyclocross race, and the Saratoga Spa CX event today was no exception. When I first read … Continue reading →

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Lake Placid Elementary School Adding Mountain Bike Program

Posted on October 19, 2010 by aa

SINGLETRACKS.COM – Just as high school mountain biking leagues are gearing up across the country, an elementary school in Lake Placid, NY will become one of the first to offer a mountain bike program for 3rd through 5th graders. The … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 17, 2010 by aa

The Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix is complete. The two days of ‘cross racing at Prospect Park in Troy, NY were race number 2 and 3 of the NYCROSS.com series. The Masters race, both days, was the usual fast pace, … Continue reading →

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Redline 29er for 2011

Posted on October 12, 2010 by aa

So I have made my decision for what mountain bike to race next year (2011). I have diceded on the Redline D660. A 29er is a tough fit for me, and I looked into a lot of different bikes. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross @ Brewery Ommegang

Posted on October 4, 2010 by aa

There was about three weeks between my last mountain bike race and my first cyclocross race of the season. During that time between, I spent a lot of time on my cross bike getting my cx specific technique back. I … Continue reading →

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IMBA Action Alert! Comment on NY State Forests Management Plan

Posted on September 19, 2010 by aa

— Mountain bikers urged to participate in online comments and public meetings The long-awaited draft strategic plan for managing NY state forests has been released. While there is much to like about the proposed plan, New York mountain bikers are … Continue reading →

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