Tag Archives: 29er

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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NYCROSS.com Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix Day 1

Posted on October 12, 2013 by aa

First cyclocross race without my cyclocross bike was today. While my finger continues to heal, I built up a fully rigid 29er to continue racing cyclocross. Why a mountain bike? Well, being unable to bend or use my finger, I … 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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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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SuperB Bike Tools 2 in 1 Master Link Pliers – The Trident

Posted on September 25, 2013 by aa

Here is a tool that I found and is absolutely invaluable. The Super B 2 in 1 Master Link Pliers. Using a connector link or Missing Link on your chain is great for taking the off and on the bike. … 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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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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