Category Archives: mtb

Cyclocross, A Break And A New Season

Posted on February 27, 2017 by aa

Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything here. I was hoping to post throughout the cyclocross season, but that just didn’t happen…racing almost every weekend and, of course, working. Cyclocross season went exceptionally well for me. No, no … Continue reading →

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CX Weekend #3

Posted on September 12, 2016 by aa

Yep, cyclocross season is in full swing for me. I just finished my third weekend of racing and my sixth ‘cross race of the season. My racing this year is very heavy in cyclocross, partly due to early season illness … 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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4 Stretches for Cyclists to Increase Flexibility

Posted on November 7, 2015 by aa

Here is a great article that I came across on the Training Peaks website. Stretching will increase you flexibility and therefore, help in improving your bike skills. Adding a simple stretching routine won’t take much time out of our busy schedules. This … Continue reading →

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2015 Capital District Bicycle Gala

Posted on November 6, 2015 by aa

On Saturday November 14, 2015, our friends at HRRT Cycling Club and Team will holding their 3rd annual Capital District Bicycle Gala at the Edison Club in Rexford, NY. The Gala is to raise funds for the NICA NY High School MTB League … Continue reading →

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