Category Archives: mtb

Darkhorse 40 & Singlespeed-a-Palooza

Posted on November 11, 2010 by aa

Two of my favorite races for the 2011 mountain bike season have been scheduled and registration is now open. First, the 3rd annual Singlespeed-a-Palooza is scheduled for Sunday April 17, 2011. Approximately 25 miles of great single-track in the Stewart … Continue reading →

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A Double Race Weekend

Posted on November 1, 2010 by aa

I had a two race weekend to close out October. Not unusual during ‘cross season. But this time, day one was a mountain bike race. Actually it was a night time mountain bike race, the annual Darkness at 909. This … Continue reading →

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Lake Placid Elementary School Adding Mountain Bike Program

Posted on October 19, 2010 by aa

SINGLETRACKS.COM – Just as high school mountain biking leagues are gearing up across the country, an elementary school in Lake Placid, NY will become one of the first to offer a mountain bike program for 3rd through 5th graders. The … Continue reading →

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Redline 29er for 2011

Posted on October 12, 2010 by aa

So I have made my decision for what mountain bike to race next year (2011). I have diceded on the Redline D660. A 29er is a tough fit for me, and I looked into a lot of different bikes. Oh, … Continue reading →

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IMBA Action Alert! Comment on NY State Forests Management Plan

Posted on September 19, 2010 by aa

— Mountain bikers urged to participate in online comments and public meetings The long-awaited draft strategic plan for managing NY state forests has been released. While there is much to like about the proposed plan, New York mountain bikers are … Continue reading →

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Sun Valley to Host XC National Championships in 2011-12

Posted on September 8, 2010 by aa

By Singletrack.com – Sun Valley, Idaho will host the next two cross-country mountain bike national championships, respectively, USA Cycling announced Wednesday. USA Cycling is splitting up the cross-country and gravity mountain bike nationals starting next year. USA Cycling has not … Continue reading →

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Windham World Cup Final

Posted on August 31, 2010 by aa

The World Cup Final at Windham is over, but by far will not be forgotten. The people in Windham just love the cycling events held in their town. This year saw the best mountain bike racers in the world converge … Continue reading →

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First Win of the Season: Tour de Schenectady MTB Race

Posted on August 21, 2010 by aa

Today was the annual Tour de Schenectady to benefit the Schenectady Cancer Foundation. The day’s activities included a 55 mile road bike ride, a 15 mile road bike ride and a mountain bike race. I, of course, participated in the … Continue reading →

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Bikerumor » Sneak Peek: 2011 Manitou R7 and All-New Marvel XC Suspension Forks!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by aa

2011 Manitou R7 and All-New Marvel XC Suspension Forks! (From BikeRumor.com) – We just got our hands on some nifty little internal documents showing that for 2011, Manitou has completely revamped their classic R7 to drop about 40g, improve stiffness … Continue reading →

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Capital Region kids finish 375-mile bike trip

Posted on August 10, 2010 by aa

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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