Tag Archives: mountain bike

Wildcat Epic 100K

Posted on May 12, 2013 by aa

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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USA Cycling announces “RaceClean™” program

Posted on March 8, 2013 by aa

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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Jimmy V: “Never Give Up”

Posted on March 4, 2013 by aa
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First Ride: Duro Tire Miner 29er

Posted on March 3, 2013 by aa

Well, I have to say that it’s not the first ride, but I do have only a handful of rides on my Duro Miner 29er tires so far. The first thing that I noticed with the Miner tire was the … Continue reading →

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2013 Root 66 Race Series

Posted on February 25, 2013 by aa

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

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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NYVelocity Interview: New York High School Cycling League

Posted on February 10, 2013 by aa

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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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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New Sponsor: Tri-Flow® Lubricants

Posted on February 1, 2013 by aa

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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