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Saratoga Spa:CX

Posted on October 25, 2012 by aa

I’m finally getting around to my latest race update, the Saratoga Spa:CX cyclocross race. This was also the New York State Cyclocross Championships for most categories. Spa:CX is held at the Saratoga Race Course “lowlands”. This is the area on … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 16, 2012 by aa

My favorite ‘cross race has come and gone. This was the two day Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix. Two days of racing on a challenging and fun course in Troy, NY’s Prospect Park. The event is part of the NYCROSS.com … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Cyclocross

Posted on September 23, 2012 by aa

Note to self: Don’t do a cyclocross race after three days in Vegas. Today was the inaugural Adirondack Cyclocross race held in Johnstown, NY, It was put on by the Adirondack Velo Club, a club in the Fulton/Montgomery counties area of NY. … Continue reading →

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Kirkland Cyclocross: The season is under way

Posted on September 17, 2012 by aa

My first weekend for the 2012 cyclocross season is in the books. Racing on both Saturday and Sunday was a great way to just jump right into the season. Okay, so I have been training for it, and I did … Continue reading →

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USA Cycling to roll out USA Cycling Pro Cyclo-cross calendar

Posted on September 6, 2012 by aa

The United States will host the most cyclo-cross races in the world during the 2012-13 season. The events inscripted by the UCI will be part of the 2012-13 USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar (USACPCXC). In the 2011-12 season, Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass./Team Rapha-Focus), Laura … 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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August Cyclocross…Getting The Bike Dialed In

Posted on August 25, 2012 by aa

A summer cyclocross race might not sound too inviting. After all, cyclocross is a fall/winter sport, right? Well…yes, it is. But having an pre-season, summer race, is a good way to get your bike dialed in for the real start … Continue reading →

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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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Elite categories, reduced schedule for 2012 Verge cyclocross series

Posted on July 24, 2012 by aa

The Verge New England Cyclo-Cross Series returns in eight weeks with a reduced schedule and the return of UCI elite races after a one-year hiatus. Organizers changed the series format for the 2012 edition, reducing what was a 15-race run … Continue reading →

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