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Get Faster at ‘Cross Now

Posted on September 3, 2016 by aa

Cyclocross season is here, and I can’t tell you how excited I am. Fall is my favorite time of year..both on and off the bike. For me, cyclocross is more about having fun than having a great result. But there … Continue reading →

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‘Cross Season Is Here!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by aa

Cyclocross is no longer right around the corner. Cyclocross season is here. I opened my cyclocross racing this past weekend with a two race weekend..Saturday August 27 in Cazenovia, NY and Sunday September 28 in Springfield, MA. Early ‘cross racing … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Season Is Almost Here

Posted on August 6, 2016 by aa

It’s that time of year again…Cyclocross season is right around the corner. It’s time to get on your cyclocross bike and practice. Practice your dismounts and remounts…practice your barriers…practice your run-ups…and practice shouldering your bike. For me, the hardest part … Continue reading →

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Training Update: One Step At A Time

Posted on May 8, 2016 by aa

After a short 2 week setback in my training, my fitness is back to where it was before I got sick. In fact, I might be a little bit ahead of where I was. I’ve incorporated running into my training … Continue reading →

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Eight reasons why riding alone is better than riding in a group – Cycling Weekly

Posted on March 24, 2016 by aa

Riding in a group comes with many benefits, namely having a bit of company and having people to keep you out of the wind when it’s not your turn to suffer. But riding alone can also be enjoyable, offering riders … Continue reading →

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2016 Race Plans

Posted on January 9, 2016 by aa

As race schedules are starting to come out, I’ve been figuring out my own race plans for 2016.  Here is what I have planned so far. A lot of the same, but some that is different than past years. My “travel” … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Winter Base Training For Cyclists | TrainingPeaks

Posted on December 14, 2015 by aa

Traditional aerobic base training needs to go the way of the dodo. Long, moderate intensity rides are fun and good to incorporate into training, but even if you’re a pro it is a fool’s errand to devote the winter to … Continue reading →

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Video: Fat Bike Winter in Grafton

Posted on December 3, 2015 by aa

I was going through some old video footage and came across some from March 2015. It’s winter fat biking in Grafton.

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Giving Thanks MTB Race #fatbike

Posted on November 26, 2015 by aa

My first fat bike race was a blast. The annual HRRT Giving Thanks MTB Race added a fat bike class this year. Fat bike are a so much fun to ride, I decided to race it today. If you have … Continue reading →

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2016 & 2017 UCI Cyclocross Masters World Championships Comes to San Jose, CA

Posted on November 22, 2015 by aa

At a spectacular venue at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, CA, Murphy Mack and SuperPro Racing in conjunction with USA Cycling will be hosting the UCI’s Masters Cyclocross World Championships this January. The event, to start on January 22, … Continue reading →

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