Tag Archives: biking

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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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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Cyclocross Season Starts This Weekend, Well…Maybe

Posted on September 11, 2013 by aa

After a solid mountain bike season that finished with a very strong win in the NYS MTB Series Finale, it is now time to switch gears to cyclocross season. Or is it? Back in July, I incurred an injury to … 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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How To: Five Tips To Get Ready For Cross Season

Posted on September 6, 2013 by aa

Cyclocross racers are the triple threats of the bike racing world. You need fitness, skills, and a well-tuned bike. If just one piece is out of place, the whole game plan can come unraveled. To help assure that doesn’t happen, … Continue reading →

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NYCROSS.com Thursday Night Lights CX

Posted on August 30, 2013 by aa

Cyclocross season is officially underway with last night’s Thursday Night Lights cyclocross race. Well, cyclocross of sorts. Take out the barriers and run-ups and you have a cyclocross grass crit. And that is what this NYCROSS.com series is. It is a … 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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