Category Archives: mtb

Yeah…It’s Cold, But I Have to Ride

Posted on March 4, 2014 by aa

I just couldn’t stand to be on the trainer again today. I started a treadmill running program that didn’t last as long as the plan said it should. I’m not a runner. But I’m trying. I want to race one … Continue reading →

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New Sponsor: AXO Sports

Posted on March 4, 2014 by aa

I signed on with AXO Sports for sponsorship to wear their cycling shoes and gloves. For the 2014 season, I will be wearing the AXO SX Gloves and Berm Shoes. I’m excited about riding for AXO…many years ago, when I … Continue reading →

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Nothing compares to Recoverite | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on February 28, 2014 by aa

I’ve been saying this for a long time. Sure, chocolate milk for recovery may be better than nothing, but do yourself a favor and recover properly. I’m not a medical expert…I’m not a scientist…but I know what works for me…Hammer … Continue reading →

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Essential Mountain Biking Skills

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aa

This is a very good video to help you learn or improve your mountain biking skills. Even if you think, ” oh, I know how to do that” or “I don’t need this”, take the time to watch. Use  it … Continue reading →

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2014 HRRT Central Park Race Series

Posted on February 8, 2014 by aa

The 2014 HRRT Central Park Race Series in Schenectady, NY has been posted. HRRT founder, Heather Rizzi, has been putting on some great and fun races at Schenectady’s Nature trails in Central park for many years now. The courses typically … Continue reading →

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HEED vs. Fizz | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on February 5, 2014 by aa

(From Hammer Nutrition Endurance News Issue#87) I’m writing this while working at the Hammer Nutrition expo booth at the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championships, an event that we sponsor. As is the case with this and previous events I’ve worked … Continue reading →

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The Dirt- with Drew Edsall @ The Arboretum, Chaguaramas, Trinidad

Posted on February 4, 2014 by aa

The Dirt- with Drew Edsall @ The Arboretum, Chaguaramas, Trinidad. This is part of a clinic that professional mountan biker and coach, Drew Edsall did in Trinidad. There is some very good riding information here for some basic and typical … Continue reading →

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2014 New York State MTB Series

Posted on January 21, 2014 by aa

The New York State MTB Series has finallized theier 2014 race schedule too. The 2014 NYS MTB Series dates: June 8 – Williams Lake Classic June 15 – Round Top Mountain Bike Fest! Demo day! (not a race) July 6 … Continue reading →

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2014 Root 66 Official Schedule

Posted on January 20, 2014 by aa

The Root 66 XC Race Series has finalized their schedule for 2014. The schedule is as follows: 2014 ROOT 66 SERIES – OFFICIAL SCHEDULE April 13th – Hop Brook Dam, Middlebury CT April 19th – Lung Challenge, Location TBA, MA … Continue reading →

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2015-16 Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships

Posted on January 8, 2014 by aa

The 2015 and 2016 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships are slated to be in Columbia County, Ga., just outside Augusta. The 2015 competition will mark the first time this stand-alone event will be held east of the Mississippi … Continue reading →

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