Tag Archives: cross country

Airborne HobGoblin

Posted on November 5, 2012 by aa

Here’s a couple of quick shots of the new Airborne HobGoblin Bike and frameset. Better pics and more info to come later…

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Bermuda Mountain Biking

Posted on October 29, 2012 by aa

Mountain bike racing in Bermuda is a winter sport. The racing season generally runs from November to March and comprises a 8-10 race series…The Latter Day Rain Water Service MTB Series, and a season end Championship race to determine the Bermuda … Continue reading →

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How to Safely Mountain Bike at Night

Posted on October 21, 2012 by aa

The Expert: Mark Hendershot (Santa Cruz Syndicate) is a man of many talents: organic farmer, floor-covering expert, pedicab business owner. But where the 44-year-old Grand Rapids, Michigan, native truly excels is on the racecourse–especially the 24-hour kind. Over the past … Continue reading →

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National Interscholastic Cycling Association adds 3 new mountain-biking leagues

Posted on September 30, 2012 by aa

This mountain-biking thing may finally catch on. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association recently announced the formation of three new high-school mountain-biking leagues, bringing its total to 10 leagues in nine states. (California has northern and southern divisions). The new programs … Continue reading →

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NYS MTB Series Finale and 2nd Place Overall

Posted on September 14, 2012 by aa

The New York State MTB Series finished up this past Sunday with the series finale, Riedlbauer’s Round Top Rally. The Riedlbauer course is a fun course with a lot of flowing singletrack and moderate climbing…well for a geared bike. Of … Continue reading →

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Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge

Posted on August 26, 2012 by aa

Today was the Belleayre Mountain All Terrain Challenge, race #4 of the New York State MTB Series. Bellaeyre Mountain is a State owned ski area in the Catskill Mountains of New York. This was the first time I have rode or … Continue reading →

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Luna Pro MTB Team

Posted on August 10, 2012 by aa

Well, it seems that World Mountain Bike Champion, Catharine Pendrel and U.S. National Mountain Bike Champion, Georgia Gould have both agreed to 4-year contract extensions with the LUNA Pro Team…through 2016!

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Forty-Two Named To U.S. Squad For 2012 Mountain Bike Worlds

Posted on August 7, 2012 by aa

Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 6, 2012) – USA Cycling is pleased to announce the 42 athletes that will represent the United States at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria, Aug. 31 – Sept. 9. CROSS-COUNTRY After representing … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit More Rudy Project

Posted on June 27, 2012 by aa

What Is Rudy Project? In 1985 Rudy Barbazza created Rudy Project in Treviso Italy with a firm conviction to improve the performance of athletes all over the world. A love of progress, a passion for style and a keen eye … Continue reading →

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Recovery – A crucial component for success | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on June 24, 2012 by aa

Training causes physical stress and depletion. Recovery is when adaptation to that stress occurs; it involves improvements not only in muscle performance, but also in glycogen storage. Hard training followed by timely, adequate nutritional replenishment increases your glycogen storage, as … Continue reading →

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