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MTB Road Training

Posted on February 20, 2010 by aa

It’s mid-February, but I’m still trying to ride outdoors when I can. The roads are in no condition for a road bike, so I’ve mapped out some mountain bike road rides that I like to do. Here is one of … Continue reading →

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Registration for MTB Marathon Nationals is Open

Posted on February 18, 2010 by aa

Exclusive registration for MTB Marathon Nationals begins Wednesday Men’s and Women’s Singlespeed added to national championship classes Breckenridge, Colo. (February 16, 2010) – Pre-registration for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships will open at 12:01 a.m. mountain time … Continue reading →

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Sram XX – From Interbike

Posted on February 16, 2010 by aa
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Energy Bar Recipe | FasCat Coaching

Posted on February 15, 2010 by aa

If you’re like me at this time of year, the amount of training can lead to some serious hunger. There is no doubt that as your training volume increases so does the amount of food you need to consume in … Continue reading →

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Tour De Schenectady- benefit for Schenectady Cancer Foundation

Posted on February 12, 2010 by aa

We are excited that you will be participating with us in our first annual “Tour de Schenectady” bike ride! This will not only be a landmark event for the Capital region bicycling community, but will also raise much needed funds … Continue reading →

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SRAM’s New 9-Speed Cassette Coming in March

Posted on February 11, 2010 by aa

SRAM is targeting mid-March for riders to get their chains around the new XG999 nine-speed mountain bike cassette. The XG999 uses the same manufacturing techniques that produced the XX MTB cassette as well as the PowerDome road cassette. With the … Continue reading →

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Hayes Prime Disc Brakes Unveiled

Posted on February 10, 2010 by aa

New stoppers from Hayes promise more power and better ergonomics Hayes has released details of a new disc brake, the Prime, which its claims is 23% more powerful than the Stroker, a move the company hopes will “re-establish Hayes as … Continue reading →

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EFX Performance Sponsorship

Posted on February 7, 2010 by aa

EFX Performance has joined as a new sponsor through the 2011 season. EFX technology is said to improve Balance and Strength Flexibility and Range of Motion Focus and Awareness Stress and Tension Jet-lag and Motion Sickness Recovery Time EFX is … Continue reading →

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YETI BETI’S PRESENT FIRST EVER WOMENS ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

Posted on February 7, 2010 by aa

Team Yeti Beti is encouraging all mountain biking women to come out for the Beti Bike Bash, an event they claim is the first ever womens-only mountain bike race! FROM YETI BETI: We know that there are more women out … Continue reading →

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Manitou Rethought, Re-engineered, Re-energized!

Posted on February 5, 2010 by aa

As a mountain biker for many years, I’ve seen dozens of riders and companies come and go. One company I have always admired is Manitou but lately (the past few years) I feel like they haven’t been seen around much. … Continue reading →

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