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Victor Apple Farm Mountain Bike Stage Race

One of this coming season’s races that I am really looking forward to is Victor Apple Farm’s Mountain Bike Stage Race being held on the weekend of June 21-23.  There is three days of weekend racing planned and it looks … Continue reading

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New Sponsor for 2013: Duro Tire

I have a new sponsor for the upcoming race season. I will be riding and racing on Duro Tires for the 2013 race season. I’ll be using the Duro Stinger on my road bike, the MoeJoeCX for cyclocross and on … Continue reading

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17 Characteristics of an Effective Weight Loss Plan

The Hammer Nutrition website has a wealth of information for you to be the best athlete that you can be. While I admit, I don’t use every product that they have, but the supplements that I do use are all … Continue reading

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Comstock Epic- ‘The Toughest Mountain Bike Stage Race in North America’

While the Comstock Epic might not be on my race schedule, it certainly is a race that I would love to do at some point. It is definitely on my “Mountain Bike Bucket List”. The Comstock Epic is a  border … Continue reading

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Capital District Wildlife Management Area

Capital District Wildlife Management Area  – This is where much of my mountain biking takes place. In addition to the marked trails, there is also miles and miles of double-track, power line trails and dirt road. And, if I want … Continue reading

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New York State Anti-Doping Program

In 2013, New York State will commence an anti-doping program for participants in USA Cycling competitive events. This will include random drug tests. NYSBRA has assisted in funding USADA and seeks the cooperation and funding assistance from clubs through their … Continue reading

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New 29er MTB Build

I have ridden and raced a 29er mountain bike for the past two seasons. When I finally made the decision to move to a 29er, I knew it would be quite the expense to build. Sure, some parts will swap … Continue reading

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Wildcat 100 MTB Race (NUE#3)

Wildcat Epic Events is excited to present the Annual Wildcat 100 MTB Race May 11th, 2013 in the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains Between the villages of Gardiner, New Paltz and Rosendale, NY. This year Wildcat Epic Events excited to announce that the … Continue reading

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National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series Adds Three Events

2013 calendar released Heading into its seventh year, the Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series is adding three events to its schedule for 2013, including stops in New York, Southern Utah and South Dakota. Organizers also changed the rules for … Continue reading

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Interval Bike Workouts for Power & Endurance

This Is Gonna Hurt Intervals. The very word triggers groans of dread from even the most training-obsessed cyclists. But these short, misery-inducing efforts offer a huge fitness return for a comparatively small time investment. Even 20- to 30-second micro-intervals have … Continue reading

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