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New: Peanut Butter Hammer Gel

Hammer Nutrition introduced a new Hammer Gel flavor at Interbike…Peanut Butter. As I am someone who likes everything peanut butter, I’m looking forward to trying it. Hammer Gel offers rock-solid energy, is made with wholesome ingredients, is economical and is … Continue reading

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ProGold Degreaser+Wash…easy cleaning

If you get lazy about cleaning your bike…like I do, then you need this…Pro Gold Degreaser+Wash. Spray on, wait 5 minutes, wipe clean. It really is that easy. Thanks Bruce ProGold Bikes! http://bikes.progoldmfr.com/products/?product=degreaser — with ProGold Bikes.

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New York First to Implement Race Clean Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE NEW YORK STATE BICYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION – http://www.nysbra.com July 10, 2013 Endicott, NY – The New York State Bicycle Racing Association (NYSBRA) recently became the first Local Association to formalize the implementation of USA Cycling’s … Continue reading

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ADK 80K Mountain Bike Race – Lake Placid, NY

The ADK 80K will consist of four 20 kilometer loops making race village very exciting for all! Race solo, 2 person, 4 person in the MTB division or bring your Cyclocross bikes and friends!

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Duro Miner 29er Tires: 400 miles

Below you will see my initial write up on the Duro Miner 29er tire. Since then, I have put a little more than 400 miles on them. And with the exception of heavy mud (not designed to be a mud … Continue reading

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How to Jump a Log on a Mountain Bike

Here are some basic tips on how to go over a log while riding single track. Mark, from Performance Bicycle, demonstrates several different methods to get you and your bike over trail obstacles, from just rolling over to a more … Continue reading

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USA Cycling announces “RaceClean™” program

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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2013 Root 66 Race Series

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

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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Rudy Project STRATOFLY

It’s great for: biking, cycling, running, shooting The latest addition to my Rudy Project sunglass collection is the Rudy Project Stratofly. For both newcomers and veterans to the Rudy Project world of exceptional optical design and performance, the Italian company … Continue reading

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