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League of American Bicyclists * Bicycle Friendly States

Posted on May 7, 2013 by aa

Bicycle Friendly State Program ranks states annually based on their level of bike-friendliness. States receive feedback, technical assistance, training and further encouragement to improve their bicycling legislation, projects, and programs. The Bicycle Friendly State Program is generously supported by program … Continue reading →

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It’s National Bike Month – Let’s Roll Together

Posted on May 4, 2013 by aa

The road shouldn’t feel like the Wild West. Watch People for Bikes’ National Bike Month video, and then make the promise to travel with compassion. Two wheels or four — let’s roll together.

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microSHIFT Road Bike Shifter and Derailleur Installation

Posted on March 24, 2013 by aa

Most people installed their road shifters with excess housing length. This makes your shifting heavy and inaccurate. Here is an installation video from microSHIFT to help guide you through the process. From 3:50, you can learn an easy way to … Continue reading →

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New York’s Erie Canalway Trail: One of the 50 Best Bike Trails in America

Posted on February 20, 2013 by aa

Check out the 50 Best Bike Trails in America. Explore a few and find out what the fuss is all about. And #18 of the 50 is our own The Erie Canalway Trail Location: Albany, N.Y. Distance: 365 miles Best Suited … 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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A Quick Look at the Breezer Cloud 9 Elite

Posted on February 8, 2013 by aa

BREEZER’S TOP-OF-THE-LINE CARBON FIBER CROSS COUNTRY HARDTAIL RACE BIKE The best climbing, best-handling 29er on the market. When Joe merged 29-inch wheels with his beloved mountain bike designs, handling was paramount… “The characteristics of a good 26er were refined over … Continue reading →

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Rudy Project STRATOFLY

Posted on January 26, 2013 by aa

It’s great for: biking, cycling, running, shooting The latest addition to my Rudy Project sunglass collection is the Rudy Project Stratofly. For both newcomers and veterans to the Rudy Project world of exceptional optical design and performance, the Italian company … Continue reading →

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New Sponsor for 2013: Duro Tire

Posted on January 12, 2013 by aa

I have a new sponsor for the upcoming race season. I will be riding and racing on Duro Tires for the 2013 race season. I’ll be using the Duro Stinger on my road bike, the MoeJoeCX for cyclocross and on … Continue reading →

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17 Characteristics of an Effective Weight Loss Plan

Posted on January 10, 2013 by aa

The Hammer Nutrition website has a wealth of information for you to be the best athlete that you can be. While I admit, I don’t use every product that they have, but the supplements that I do use are all … Continue reading →

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New York State Anti-Doping Program

Posted on December 19, 2012 by aa

In 2013, New York State will commence an anti-doping program for participants in USA Cycling competitive events. This will include random drug tests. NYSBRA has assisted in funding USADA and seeks the cooperation and funding assistance from clubs through their … Continue reading →

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