Category Archives: bikes

Partyin’ And Pedaling: A People-Powered Limo

RENO, NV – What has four wheels, ten sets of pedals, one driver and 14 passengers who seem to be having a lot of fun? It’s called a cycle pub and it could be coming to Reno streets soon. Think … Continue reading

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Capital Region kids finish 375-mile bike trip

Nowadays, most kids are content spending their summer lounging around an air conditioned house. But while Ryan Harrington’s friends spent their time inside, comfortably playing their video games and watching TV, the 14-year-old was busy tackling a 375-mile bike trip … Continue reading

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Tour De Schenectady- benefit for Schenectady Cancer Foundation

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

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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Training, Snow and Cancelled Race

It has been a pretty cold past few weeks. Too cold to really ride outside. And, when I have gone out for a ride, it wasn’t really too beneficial for training purposes. My outside rides have been more for the … Continue reading

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Answer All Mountain Stem

Here is one of the first looks at the new Answer Products All Mountain Stem. It is for over size (31.8) handle bar, has a 6 degree rise, and will be available in 70-80-90-100mm lengths. No word yet on when … Continue reading

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MTB Parts Tally – 2009

As I was writing the previous post, I started thinking about what the 2009 season cost me in bike parts. Not money, although it’s all money…but what bike parts broke or wore out. So, I decided to make a list … Continue reading

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Sponsors added for 2010

I’ve sign on with both Fluid Recovery Drink and Brave Soldier for another year. This will bring their sponsorships through the 2010 season. Fluid is an award winning muscle recovery sports drink. Its unique blend of carbohydrates, protein, and glutamine … Continue reading

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Kenda Happy Medium Tire

With 2009 winding down, 2010 will be here before you know it. Like me, I’m sure many are looking forward to getting that new gear for the 2010 season. The one item than I am drualing for is the new … Continue reading

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Vetta’s Black Friday Sale

GO TO WWW.VETTA.COM TO SAVE 30%…NOW ON VETTA CYCLING COMPUTERS! For a limited time Vetta is offering 30% off of our cycling computers, lights, tools and heart rate monitors. Get ready for the holidays with great gift ideas form Vetta. … Continue reading

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