Category Archives: mtb

Training, Snow and Cancelled Race

Posted on January 15, 2010 by aa

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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Vetta Sponsorship Through 2010

Posted on January 5, 2010 by aa

I have sign on with Vetta for another year, through 2010, to use their cycle computers and heart rate monitor. Vetta is a leading brand in cycling computers and other cycling accessories. Vetta has been in the forefront of the … Continue reading →

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Beer Season Coming To An End

Posted on January 5, 2010 by aa

Wow, it’s 2010 already. It almost seems like the bicycle racing season is just too short. But, for me at least, it actually runs late March through November. That’s nearly nine months of racing and heavy riding. What happens during … Continue reading →

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Answer All Mountain Stem

Posted on January 4, 2010 by aa

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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US Cup Calendar of Events

Posted on December 31, 2009 by aa

Scott Tedro and the Folks at the US Cup have release the 2010 race schedule for the US Cup and Kenda Cup mountain bike races. The following is the news release from the US Cup website. Dear Racers, below is … Continue reading →

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Too cold, but still rode

Posted on December 22, 2009 by aa

I went to my favorite, close to home, mountain bike trails today at Cherry Plain State Park. There is generally a little bit more snow there than I have. There was enough snow that I decided to stay on the … Continue reading →

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US Cup Announces New Triple Crown All Mountain Series

Posted on December 19, 2009 by aa

The US Cup is pleased to announce the 2010 dates for its inaugural Triple Crown All Mountain Series. “We are excited to release our Triple Crown dates and venues to the public. We wanted to take into consideration all major … Continue reading →

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Back With EVOMO Mountain Bike Team for Another Year

Posted on December 17, 2009 by aa

EVOMO BRING THE RUKUS – I’ll be riding for Team Evomo mountain bike team again for the 2010 race season. Evomo is an apparel company with the coolest original designs for mountain bike t’s, hoodies, jackets and hats. Evomo has … Continue reading →

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2010 Tentative Race Schedule

Posted on December 15, 2009 by aa

Here is my tentative race schedule for 2010. As always, races may be added, deleted or changed. I’m planning mostly marathon/endurance races for this coming season…And then cyclocross. Date Event Location Feb 13 Schenectady’s Winterfest Ice Race (Tentative) Schenectady, NY … Continue reading →

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MTB Parts Tally – 2009

Posted on December 7, 2009 by aa

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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