Tag Archives: mountain bike

How To Trigger A Traffic Signal On Your Bike

Posted on September 28, 2012 by aa

Ever wonder what to do when you come to a stop light and there are no cars around to get the light to change? Here’s a nice video on how to trigger a traffic light on your bike.

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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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The Top 10 – The Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Posted on August 5, 2012 by aa

Article is from Hammer Nutrition’s Essential Knowledge There are obviously more than ten mistakes that an athlete can make—and in this latest incarnation of this article, you’ll notice I’ve included an “honorable mention”— but those listed represent the most common … 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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Windham World Cup 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by aa
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USA Cycling announces 2012 Olympic team

Posted on June 16, 2012 by aa

USA Cycling announced today 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX). Six of these were … Continue reading →

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2012 Wildcat Epic Bike Race – August 11-12

Posted on June 14, 2012 by aa

Wildcat Epic Events is excited to present the third annual Wildcat Epic Bike Race the weekend of August 11-12, 2012 in the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains in New Paltz, NY! This year, back is the original Wildcat Epic Bike Race as … Continue reading →

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