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Cyclocross Season Is Almost Here

Posted on August 6, 2016 by

It’s that time of year again…Cyclocross season is right around the corner. It’s time to get on your cyclocross bike and practice. Practice your dismounts and remounts…practice your barriers…practice your run-ups…and practice shouldering your bike. For me, the hardest part … Continue reading →

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Eight reasons why riding alone is better than riding in a group – Cycling Weekly

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

Riding in a group comes with many benefits, namely having a bit of company and having people to keep you out of the wind when it’s not your turn to suffer. But riding alone can also be enjoyable, offering riders … Continue reading →

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Breezer Thunder One Build

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

I have finished my Breezer Thunder One singlespeed build. Here is the finished bike.

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A Busy Spring Turning Into A Busier Summer

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

My 2014 mountain bike season is off to a strong start. For what I call my pre-season as I ramp up for the New York State MTB Series and the several ultra-endurance races that are quickly approaching. I’ve raced 3 … Continue reading →

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My Ultra-Endurance Countdown

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

There’s only six weeks until the Wilmington-Whiteface 50k mountain bike race. I like where my fitness is right now, but it is time to pick up the pace and start training for success in this race. I like this race … Continue reading →

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3 Random Things

Posted on May 4, 2014 by

Sometimes I just like to tell people about some of the things that interest me and some things that I like. So, why not write about those things here. Hopefully, I can stick to my plan of  a “3 Random … Continue reading →

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Video: More Winter Training

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

…And another video from my winter training. This video being 13 minutes long is more of a “movie short”. The snow is slowly melting, and unfortunately, more is on the way. So, I’m enjoying riding my new Cannondale Salpel 4 … Continue reading →

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Working Out at Night Won’t Affect Your Sleep

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

Good news for the busy fit man (or bad news if all you want to do is sink in a couch and zone out at the end of a hard day), a new study says that gut-busting workouts late in … Continue reading →

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Video: Winter Training

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

While my trails are still unrideable with 12+ inches of snow cover, I do have miles and miles of dirt road. http://youtu.be/lF7xMF0Z1M8

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Yeah…It’s Cold, But I Have to Ride

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

I just couldn’t stand to be on the trainer again today. I started a treadmill running program that didn’t last as long as the plan said it should. I’m not a runner. But I’m trying. I want to race one … Continue reading →

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