Category Archives: mtb

How To Be A Mountain Biker

Posted on October 24, 2013 by aa

This is a pretty funny video…and much of it is actually true with a lot of my mountain bike friends.

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2014 Race Planning

Posted on October 17, 2013 by aa

While cyclocross season moves along, I’m starting to look ahead to the 2014 mountain bike season. I’m leaning towards more ultra-endurance mountain biking. Sure, I’ll continue to race some of my standard cross country races, but there are two distance … Continue reading →

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Video: A Glimpse At Some Of The Trails I Train On

Posted on October 6, 2013 by aa

I’m fortunate enough to have trails pretty much at my door. In less than 1/2 mile from my house I can be on trails that will give me a 35-40 mile round trip mountain bike ride. Over the summer I … Continue reading →

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‘Cross Season Is Cut Short

Posted on September 28, 2013 by aa

As I have previously posted, I wasn’t really sure if cyclocross racing was going to part of my fall cycling. While my finger is healing from a ruptured tendon (mallet finger), I decided to go against doctor’s orders and race … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Endurance/MTB Marathons in 2014

Posted on September 27, 2013 by aa

While it’s still early in the 2013/14 cyclocross season, I have already started to look ahead and start planning my 2014 mountain bike schedule. After just making a list of races that I would like to do, it’s clear that … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Rail Trail, Act Now!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by aa

The moment of truth has arrived for the Adirondack Rail Trail. The time to act is now. The state of New York has undertaken a review of its management plan for the 119-mile Remsen-Lake Placid travel corridor to determine the best use … Continue reading →

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New: Peanut Butter Hammer Gel

Posted on September 20, 2013 by aa

Hammer Nutrition introduced a new Hammer Gel flavor at Interbike…Peanut Butter. As I am someone who likes everything peanut butter, I’m looking forward to trying it. Hammer Gel offers rock-solid energy, is made with wholesome ingredients, is economical and is … Continue reading →

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Breck Epic Announces 2014 Dates

Posted on September 12, 2013 by aa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breckenridge, CO – September 9, 2013 – Organizers of the Breck Epic MTB Stage Race (Powered by SRAM) are pleased to announce 2014 dates for the popular 6-day mountain bike stage race. Slated for August 10-15, the event … Continue reading →

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Riedlbauer’s Round Top Rally: NYS MTB Series Finale

Posted on September 8, 2013 by aa

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!!! A day that started out iffy at best (left without my hydration pack), turned out to be a great day of racing for me. My first win of the season came at my last mountain bike … Continue reading →

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West Hurley Burley: NYS MTB Series #5

Posted on August 25, 2013 by aa

Race #5 of the NYS MTB Series, the West Hurley Burly Backyard World Championships, mostly referred to as the West Hurley Burley or just the Burley was not one of my best days of racing. The course was a fun … Continue reading →

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