Category Archives: mtb

Blackburn Atom SL Cyclometer

Posted on June 7, 2013 by aa

The Blackburn Atom SL computer is the most user friendly bike computer I have used. It’s easy to setup and packed with features. The large screen lets you see it at a quick glance. One of the best features is … Continue reading →

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Windham U.S. Nationals Mountain Bike Race

Posted on June 6, 2013 by aa

Windham Mountain and The Windham Area Recreation Foundation (WARF) are proud to bring you the Windham U.S. National Mountain Bike Race. The event will take place June 28th – 30th 2013, in Windham NY. Riders of all abilities from all … Continue reading →

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ADK 80K Mountain Bike Race – Lake Placid, NY

Posted on May 17, 2013 by aa

The ADK 80K will consist of four 20 kilometer loops making race village very exciting for all! Race solo, 2 person, 4 person in the MTB division or bring your Cyclocross bikes and friends!

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Duro Miner 29er Tires: 400 miles

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

Below you will see my initial write up on the Duro Miner 29er tire. Since then, I have put a little more than 400 miles on them. And with the exception of heavy mud (not designed to be a mud … Continue reading →

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How to Jump a Log on a Mountain Bike

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

Here are some basic tips on how to go over a log while riding single track. Mark, from Performance Bicycle, demonstrates several different methods to get you and your bike over trail obstacles, from just rolling over to a more … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Epic 100K

Posted on May 12, 2013 by aa

My first 100K mountain bike race is in the books. Well, actually it was my first ever my 100K ever on a mountain bike. The Wildcat Epic 100 (100 mile or 100K) was held May 11, 2013. 100 miles wan’t … Continue reading →

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First Ride: Duro Tire Miner 29er

Posted on March 3, 2013 by aa

Well, I have to say that it’s not the first ride, but I do have only a handful of rides on my Duro Miner 29er tires so far. The first thing that I noticed with the Miner tire was the … Continue reading →

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2013 Root 66 Race Series

Posted on February 25, 2013 by aa

Although the folks over at the Root 66 Race Series haven’t gotten their website up and running yet, they have created a Facebook page for series  information. If you are a New England mountain biker and you haven’t raced this … Continue reading →

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NYVelocity Interview: New York High School Cycling League

Posted on February 10, 2013 by aa

NICA NY will also be hosting a film screening of a film about high school mountain biking. The date is tentative for early March. The film will be an excellent eye-opener to the world of HS MTB racing! Please visit their … Continue reading →

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Colnago Twenty IX

Posted on February 9, 2013 by aa

Just like their Prestige cyclycross bike, the Colnago Twenty IX is one of this sea­son’s bikes that kind of make me drool. Hydroformed 6000 series alu­minium alloy tub­ing, hybrid bear­ing head­set sys­tem, disc brakes, press fit Shimano bot­tom bracket, Shimano … Continue reading →

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