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Cyclocross Just 3 Weeks Away

Posted on August 4, 2018 by aa

It’s already August, and that means that cyclocross season will be here very soon. In fact, for me, it’s just 3 weeks away. Yep, cyclocross in August. August 26 to be exact. The Syracuse Bicycle Cyclocross Festival will be held … Continue reading →

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Kirkland CX: NYCROSS.com Series #1

Posted on September 21, 2016 by aa

This past weekend was the start of the NYCROSS.com Cyclocross Series. Race #1 was Kirkland CX held at Kirkland Town Park in Clinton, NY. Heavy rain overnight turned the course into a very soggy race course, which isn’t all that … Continue reading →

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CX Weekend #3

Posted on September 12, 2016 by aa

Yep, cyclocross season is in full swing for me. I just finished my third weekend of racing and my sixth ‘cross race of the season. My racing this year is very heavy in cyclocross, partly due to early season illness … Continue reading →

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‘Cross Season Is Here!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by aa

Cyclocross is no longer right around the corner. Cyclocross season is here. I opened my cyclocross racing this past weekend with a two race weekend..Saturday August 27 in Cazenovia, NY and Sunday September 28 in Springfield, MA. Early ‘cross racing … Continue reading →

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Training Update: One Step At A Time

Posted on May 8, 2016 by aa

After a short 2 week setback in my training, my fitness is back to where it was before I got sick. In fact, I might be a little bit ahead of where I was. I’ve incorporated running into my training … Continue reading →

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2016 Race Plans

Posted on January 9, 2016 by aa

As race schedules are starting to come out, I’ve been figuring out my own race plans for 2016.  Here is what I have planned so far. A lot of the same, but some that is different than past years. My “travel” … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Winter Base Training For Cyclists | TrainingPeaks

Posted on December 14, 2015 by aa

Traditional aerobic base training needs to go the way of the dodo. Long, moderate intensity rides are fun and good to incorporate into training, but even if you’re a pro it is a fool’s errand to devote the winter to … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks MTB Race #fatbike

Posted on November 26, 2015 by aa

My first fat bike race was a blast. The annual HRRT Giving Thanks MTB Race added a fat bike class this year. Fat bike are a so much fun to ride, I decided to race it today. If you have … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Spa:CX

Posted on November 12, 2015 by aa

Next to the Uncle Sam Race in Troy, the Saratoga SPA:CX cyclocross race is probably the ‘cross race that I enjoy the most. It’s a fast and also challenging course in Saratoga Spa State Park. It has fields, and sand, … Continue reading →

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New York State MTB Series: Singlespeed Champ!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by aa

2015 New York State Cat 2 Singlespeed Champion! What a way to cap off the 2015 mountain bike season. The 2015 New York State Mountain Bike Series wrapped up Sunday with a 4th place finish at the very wet and … Continue reading →

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