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Riding Cherry Plain

Posted on May 1, 2010 by aa

I had a great training ride today at Cherry Plain. I logged a solid 18 miles with alot of climbing. I also scouted some new trails that I hadn’t ridden before. While the new trail still needs some post winter … Continue reading →

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Singlespeed-a-Palooza

Posted on April 26, 2010 by aa

Rock Tavern, NY – Why do I occasionally race single-speed? It’s a fun bike to ride, but race…well, that’s fun too. The 2nd Annual Singlespeed-a-Palooza (SSAP) is the other reason to race single-speed. 250 single-speed racers, sold out weeks in … Continue reading →

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Winding Trails Fat Tire Classic

Posted on April 18, 2010 by aa

Farmington, CT April 18, 2010 – Today was the start of my 2010 mountain bike race season with the Root 66 Race Series Fat Tire Classic at Winding Trails in Farmington, CT. The Winding Trails race course takes you through … Continue reading →

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Today Was A Singlespeed Moment

Posted on April 3, 2010 by aa

I took my Jamis singlespeed out today to give it a good workout. I drove over to the Rensselaer Lake side of the Albany Pinebush Preserve. That is the part of the Pinebush that is mountain bike friendly. Most of … Continue reading →

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Windham Mountain – Race the World

Posted on March 26, 2010 by aa

Windham, NY has been chosen as the host venue for the 2010 World Cup Mountain Bike Finals scheduled to run from Thursday, August 26th through Sunday, August 29th. This is the first World Cup Mountain Bike race to be held … Continue reading →

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Spring Training

Posted on March 19, 2010 by aa

The temperatures are in the 60’s this week. Today, nearly 70 for my road ride. The trails are looking better, but I still won’t ride most until they are dryer. So, that leaves me on the road bike quite a … Continue reading →

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Spring Is Just Around The Corner

Posted on March 13, 2010 by aa

It’s not quite spring yet, but spring is just around the corner. How do I know? Well, it’s mud season. You know, that time of year between Winter and Spring. That time of year when you have to stay off … Continue reading →

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Oxygen4Energy: Latest Sponsor

Posted on March 13, 2010 by aa

My latest sponsor for the 2010 race season is Oxygen4Energy, producers of recreational canned oxygen. Oxygen is the most important nutrient to the cells in your body and plays an integral role in almost every bodily function. You can live … Continue reading →

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Black Fly Challenge

Posted on February 21, 2010 by aa

From the Black Fly Challenge website The Black Fly Challenge is a classic Adirondack mountain bike race that takes place every year on the second Saturday in June. The race changes direction every year with the start and finish alternating … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Crashes Compilation

Posted on February 20, 2010 by aa

We’ve all been there…He is a video of cyclocross crashes. Some of the crashes are pretty funny, but some, you can feel the pain.

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