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New York’s Erie Canalway Trail: One of the 50 Best Bike Trails in America

Posted on February 20, 2013 by aa

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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Lactic Acid Myths & Cycling Training Tips | Bicycling Magazine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by aa

FACT: It’s a source of energy. Lactic acid, or lactate, is a chemical that your body produces 24/7, even while you’re doing nothing, says L. Bruce Gladden, PhD, professor of kinesiology at Auburn University. Its purpose? To feed your muscles … Continue reading →

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Rudy Project STRATOFLY

Posted on January 26, 2013 by aa

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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New Sponsor for 2013: Duro Tire

Posted on January 12, 2013 by aa

I have a new sponsor for the upcoming race season. I will be riding and racing on Duro Tires for the 2013 race season. I’ll be using the Duro Stinger on my road bike, the MoeJoeCX for cyclocross and on … Continue reading →

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17 Characteristics of an Effective Weight Loss Plan

Posted on January 10, 2013 by aa

The Hammer Nutrition website has a wealth of information for you to be the best athlete that you can be. While I admit, I don’t use every product that they have, but the supplements that I do use are all … Continue reading →

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Capital District Wildlife Management Area

Posted on December 23, 2012 by aa

Capital District Wildlife Management Area  – This is where much of my mountain biking takes place. In addition to the marked trails, there is also miles and miles of double-track, power line trails and dirt road. And, if I want … Continue reading →

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Interval Bike Workouts for Power & Endurance

Posted on November 23, 2012 by aa

This Is Gonna Hurt Intervals. The very word triggers groans of dread from even the most training-obsessed cyclists. But these short, misery-inducing efforts offer a huge fitness return for a comparatively small time investment. Even 20- to 30-second micro-intervals have … Continue reading →

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How do I brew the perfect cup of coffee?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by aa

I know that this isn’t really cycling related, but brewing a great cup of coffee just might be as important as good bike maintenance. To make the perfect cup of coffee requires more than just great beans, it is a … Continue reading →

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How to Safely Mountain Bike at Night

Posted on October 21, 2012 by aa

The Expert: Mark Hendershot (Santa Cruz Syndicate) is a man of many talents: organic farmer, floor-covering expert, pedicab business owner. But where the 44-year-old Grand Rapids, Michigan, native truly excels is on the racecourse–especially the 24-hour kind. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Make Your own PVC Cyclocross Barriers

Posted on September 8, 2012 by aa

Ok, it’s that time of year again. With cyclocross season here, I wanted to share, again, how I made my own cyclocross barriers. They are quick, easy and cheap to make and very portable. So here is a re-post from … Continue reading →

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