Category Archives: cyclocross

Wicked Creepy Cyclocross

Posted on October 31, 2009 by aa

The NYCROSS.com Wicked Creepy Cyclocross Race wasn’t really that creepy, but I did spot a skeleton racing, a camouflage ninja racing and a Scottish warrior racing. This race is always held on Halloween weekend, and this year it fell on … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Spa CX

Posted on October 26, 2009 by aa

Saratoga Spa Cyclocross was the next race on the NYCROSS.com Series schedule. The promoters promised a challenging race course, and they delivered. After two days of heavy rain, the course couldn’t be anything cut challenging. This particular course for me … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 18, 2009 by aa

Day 2 for the NYCROSS.com cyclocross weekend in Troy was today. Today we ran the course in the opposite direction from yesterday, with a few slight changes in course design. I personally liked Saturday’s course better, but this was also … Continue reading →

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NYCROSS.com Day 1 in Troy

Posted on October 17, 2009 by aa

The first day of my two days of ‘cross racing at Troy’s, Prospect Park is complete. Today was the NYS Cyclocross Championship, although my Cat 4 race was not a championship race. Not that I had a plan of winning, … Continue reading →

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MTB Season Winding Down

Posted on October 13, 2009 by aa

It’s mid-October and I actually had to turn the heat on in the house. That means it’s getting cold outside. While that doesn’t really stop me from mountain biking, it certainly does slow me down. I did my usual day … Continue reading →

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Blood, Sweat and Beers…Cyclocross @ Brewery Ommegang

Posted on October 6, 2009 by aa

There was no blood that I saw, but there could have been somewhere along the way. Wet grass, off camber hills and tight, twisty course markings that went through the beer tent too. Winding our way through he property of … Continue reading →

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2010 Kenda Tire Catalog

Posted on September 28, 2009 by aa

The 2010 Kenda Tire catalog is here! Check it out and see the new tires and new technologies offered by Kenda Tire. About Kenda:   Kenda is a leading manufacturer of bicycle, motorcycle, ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), industrial, and trailer … Continue reading →

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Blunt Park Cyclocross #2 – Yep it’s ‘Cross Season

Posted on September 28, 2009 by aa

When is the start of cyclocross season? USA Cycling says September 1. If it didn’t start then, it definitely started today. At 6:30 am today when I left for the Bunt Park Cyclocross race, it was 49 degrees and raining. … Continue reading →

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Training, NYS Series and Cyclocross

Posted on September 14, 2009 by aa

With only two mountain bike races remaining for the season, I’m finally back to a normal training routine. My work has been very busy and crazy. With the exception of races, there has been nearly no bike riding…training…for about a … Continue reading →

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