Tag Archives: training

30 Minute Workouts For Your Indoor Taining

Posted on November 28, 2013 by aa

If you are like me, riding the trainer/exercise bike or running on the treadmill is like watching golf without Tiger and Phil. You can do it, but it really isn’t fun. I do try to ride through the winter, but … Continue reading →

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12 Exercises to Improve Your Body and Fitness | Bicycling Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2013 by aa

Do You Have Sitting Disease? Have a desk job? Don’t do much more for fitness than ride your bike a few times a week? You’re at high risk of developing back pain, obesity, diabetes and cancer. The average American spends … Continue reading →

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Video: A Glimpse At Some Of The Trails I Train On

Posted on October 6, 2013 by aa

I’m fortunate enough to have trails pretty much at my door. In less than 1/2 mile from my house I can be on trails that will give me a 35-40 mile round trip mountain bike ride. Over the summer I … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Trick Yourself Full

Posted on October 1, 2013 by aa

Breakfast was two Krispy Kreme strawberry-filled doughnuts. I needed something quick, so I downed the pastries in my car on the way to work. Feeling full and high on sugar, I tackled my inbox with gusto. But by 10 a.m., … Continue reading →

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New: Peanut Butter Hammer Gel

Posted on September 20, 2013 by aa

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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Cyclocross Season Starts This Weekend, Well…Maybe

Posted on September 11, 2013 by aa

After a solid mountain bike season that finished with a very strong win in the NYS MTB Series Finale, it is now time to switch gears to cyclocross season. Or is it? Back in July, I incurred an injury to … Continue reading →

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How To: Five Tips To Get Ready For Cross Season

Posted on September 6, 2013 by aa

Cyclocross racers are the triple threats of the bike racing world. You need fitness, skills, and a well-tuned bike. If just one piece is out of place, the whole game plan can come unraveled. To help assure that doesn’t happen, … Continue reading →

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NYCROSS.com Thursday Night Lights CX

Posted on August 30, 2013 by aa

Cyclocross season is officially underway with last night’s Thursday Night Lights cyclocross race. Well, cyclocross of sorts. Take out the barriers and run-ups and you have a cyclocross grass crit. And that is what this NYCROSS.com series is. It is a … Continue reading →

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Windham US National XC Course Recon Ride

Posted on June 27, 2013 by aa

Windham US National Mountain Bike Race is this weekend, June 28-30, 2013. In addition to the ProXCT races, Windham will also host amateur racing as part of the New York State Mountain Bike Series and the Root 66 Race Series. … Continue reading →

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How to Jump a Log on a Mountain Bike

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

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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