Evomo 30% off Sale

Posted on December 2, 2009 by aa
Save 30% OFF Everything at Evomo!

Evomo has some of the coolest designs of t’s, hats and jackets.

Place your order by Dec 19 to ensure delivery by Dec 24
Use coupon code: SAVE30 during check out to get 30% off all items at shop.evomo.com. This includes mens and womens clothing, t-shirts, jerseys, hats, jackets, calendars, socks, sunglasses and more!

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Sponsors added for 2010

Posted on December 2, 2009 by aa
I’ve sign on with both Fluid Recovery Drink and Brave Soldier for another year. This will bring their sponsorships through the 2010 season.
Fluid is an award winning muscle recovery sports drink. Its unique blend of carbohydrates, protein, and glutamine provide an outstanding and all natural formula for muscle repair, regeneration, and recovery.
Fluid was originally created as part of a senior project at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. In its first year on the market, Fluid was awarded “Best Nutrition Product of the Year” and “Best Sports/Recovery Drink of 2008”.
Brave Soldier began with a simple idea : The need for a product that would speed the healing and jagged scarring of road rash. Road rash. It’s as ugly as it sounds. A bad crash, a hard slide, a nasty fall. Stripped of a layer of skin, the flesh is left red, raw and painful. For most athletes, skin abrasions like road rash comes with the territory. It’s the price paid for adventure or for victory.
They began to bring the concept of athletic skin care to sports competitions across California, Arizona and Nevada. Along the way, they met mountain bikers, climbers, adventure racers, marathon runners, and many not-so-extreme sports enthusiasts. They listened to the stories. They learned and began to grow. Slowly, new products began to evolve, one at a time. Just like their Antiseptic Healing Ointment, these new products were born out of necessity.
Visit their websites at www.livefluid.com and www.bravesoldier.com.
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2010 Singlespeed-a-Palooza Announced

Posted on December 1, 2009 by aa
The 2010 Singlespeed-a-Palooza presented by Darkhorse cycles and Niner Bikes, has been announced and will be held on Sunday April 25, 2010 at the Stewart State Forest in New Windsor, NY. This years race will consist of two 14 mile laps of some of the best singletrack that the area has to offer. After the 2009 pre-registration was more than double of what the folks at Darkhorse expected, for 2010 there will be a cap of 250 riders. This was one of the best races that I did in 2009 and it is sure to fill up fast.
Here is the race information as listed on Bikereg.com:
2010 Singlespeed-a-polooza brought to you by Darkhorse Cycles and Niner Bikes

That’s right! Niner Bikes have signed on as title sponsor!!!

The areas only all singlespeed event!
$5.00 from each entry goes to benefit local humane society!
Singlespeed-a-polooza will consist of two 14 mile laps.
All categories start promptly at 9:00am no exceptions
This event is pre-reg only!!! no race day registration!!!! limited to 250 entrants!!!
Race course will feature the same great rolling stewart terrain! a singlespeed dream!!
Come out and race or come out and just ride to have fun
All entrants receive complimentary refreshments (beer and hotdogs) post race
Check back often for more info or check out the darkhorse cycles website or the blog below

Race packet pick up opens at 6:30am and closes at 8:30am
Race starts promptly at 9:00am!!!!

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2010 ProXCT and US Cup dates announced

Posted on November 25, 2009 by aa

The US Cup and Pro XCT tour will be back in 2010 for a second year. The 2010 version will take qualifying for the US Cup’s Shootout to many new venues in all regions of the country. For all information and updates, you can go to the US Cup website at www.uscup.net. You can also see the complete schedule HERE.

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Kenda Happy Medium Tire

Posted on November 24, 2009 by aa

With 2009 winding down, 2010 will be here before you know it. Like me, I’m sure many are looking forward to getting that new gear for the 2010 season. The one item than I am drualing for is the new Kenda Eric Carter Happy Medium tire. This tire look to be the best of both worlds. It incorporates a semi-slick center with small pyramid shaped knobs which are enough for that loose top layer. The outside knobs are spaced far enough apart so they are not touching the ground while riding straight. They will, however, bite while cornering to hold that line.
Here is how Kenda describes this tire in their 2010 catalog:
  • Two tires in one – fast rolling/accelerating center tread paired with an aggressive outside edge for cornering assurance.
  • Knob heights and profiles are designed for seamless transition from the tire’s center to the edge knobs.
  • A universal design that is applicable to all types of riding and racing.
  • Downhill (DH) version features 2-ply construction and Sick-E compound for extreme use. Cross country versions feature light-weight single-ply casing and DTC compound for performance.
Unfortunately, this tire won’t be available until the spring of 2010. But, when it is available, there will be a pair of Happy Mediums on my Titus.
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Vetta’s Black Friday Sale

Posted on November 17, 2009 by aa

GO TO WWW.VETTA.COM TO SAVE 30%…NOW ON VETTA CYCLING COMPUTERS!
For a limited time Vetta is offering 30% off of our cycling computers, lights, tools and heart rate monitors. Get ready for the holidays with great gift ideas form Vetta. Use the discount code: BLACKFRIDAY09 at the end of the check out process.
The V100HR WL2X will help you train hard so you can win big. The wireless speed and cadence keep the bike looking clean and the heart rate monitor allows you to train to your full potential.
Check out the PathFinder or PathFinder Wireless for everyday commuting. The PathFinder is a cycling computer with an integrated 3 LED headlight for safety and light when you need it.
The Black Friday Sale runs from November 22-29. The discount code is not valid on items in the Vetta Outlet Center.
This offer is valid for all friends and family of VETTA. Pass this message along to those you love, hate or just met last week.
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Bethlehem Cup, NYCROSS.com Final Race

Posted on November 15, 2009 by aa

The final round of the NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series, the Bethlehem Cup, is in the books. And, for me at least, the 2009 cyclocross season in finished.
After rain all day Saturday and through the night, the Bethlehem Cup course at Elm Avenue Town Park in Delmar, NY, could have easily been a tougher course than it was. While the water soaked grassy areas slowed you down, the gravel sections drained off nicely and ended up being pretty fast. As the course was winding through the park, the Cat 4 did bypass the long steep run-up into the woods. I was pleased to see that we didn’t have to run that one. The other run-up in the course was a short steep grassy…errr muddy…hill. Toe cleats on my shoes would have been nice. The Cat 4 races in this series are only 30 minutes long, but it’s 30 minutes of all out with no real recovery time. So, finishing on the same lap is always a goal for me. This is a race that I again finished on the lead lap and with a 15th place finish.
I wasn’t sure at the beginning of the season how I would like CX racing. I can say now, actually after my first CX race, that it is a blast. I ‘ll be back at the NYCROSS.com series again in 2010.
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US Cup Promo Video

Posted on November 13, 2009 by aa

Here is the new promo video for the US Cup mountain bike race series…

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Wildcat Epic 100 Course Update

Posted on November 12, 2009 by aa

Preliminary course maps are now available for the inaugural Wildcat Epic 100. The base camp will be at a yet to be determined area in New Paltz, NY. Both days of racing will start from the base camp. The following is the latest email sent out from Genisis Adventures:
Hi All,
We have posted preliminary maps for the Wildcat along with profiles on “The Course” menu of www.wildcatepic.com. These courses will be modified as we go through the permitting process, but you can get a pretty good feel for the design. As noted on the website; many of these areas are not open to the public for riding, please respect all landowners and stay out of private areas.
Remember, registration fees start to go up on January 1st, so register now to lock in the best price.
– Brian & Gunter
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The Abandoned Bicycles of New York

Posted on November 10, 2009 by aa

While I was surfing the web this morning and browsing bicycle related websites, I came across the blog of New York photographer Joe Shumachers. According to his blog, Joe lives in Harlem, and like to walk around and take pictures of what he sees. He will be your friend if you feed him ice cream. He has put together a very cool, and ever growing, photo album with a collection of photos of The Abandoned Bikes of New York.
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