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ADK 80K Mountain Bike Race – Lake Placid, NY

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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How to Jump a Log on a Mountain Bike

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

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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League of American Bicyclists * Bicycle Friendly States

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

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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USA Cycling announces “RaceClean™” program

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 6, 2013) — As part of USA Cycling’s ongoing commitment to clean sport, the organization announced today the introduction of RaceClean — an innovative anti-doping program designed to increase the frequency and effectiveness of in-competition and … Continue reading

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2013 Root 66 Race Series

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

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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NYVelocity Interview: New York High School Cycling League

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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New Sponsor: Tri-Flow® Lubricants

Tri-Flow® Lubes has returned as my lube sponsor for 2013. Tri-Flow® has a variety of products: lubricants (including their eco-friendly Soy Lube), grease and degreasers. The Tri-Flow® complete line of workhorse lubricants deliver twice the lubricating power of most competitive brands. The advanced … Continue reading

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