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USA Cycling MTB National Ultra-Endurance Calendar underway

Categories: Bike News | February 23rd, 2010 | by kkahn@usacycling.org | no comments

The 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar kicked off on Saturday with the 12-Hours of Santos in Ocala, Fla. With wins in the solo men’s and women’s events, Evan Plews and Rita Borelli grabbed the early leads in USA Cycling’s premier ultra-endurance mountain bike race series.

What Is The Best Source For High Pressure Bicycle Tires?

Categories: Bicycle Commuting | February 22nd, 2010 | by admin | 2 comments

I commute on a Vision Recumbent. It originally came with 26×1 inch rear wheel and 20×1 inch front wheel 100 PSI tires. It has full front and rear suspension.
When I bought this used bike, the tires were old and cracked but I ignored them and continued to ride the bike. About 400 miles later, the rear tire blew out. I went to a local Performance Bike shop and was only able to find 26×1-1/4 tires. …

Im In The Market For A New Bicycle, Any Suggestions?

Categories: Bicycle Commuting | February 20th, 2010 | by admin | 2 comments

please help me find the right bike, i dont want to spend money on something that wont last long or will cost too much! im looking for a “comfort” type bike. basically a hybrid! i dont care about its weight, since i know that hybrids are not meant to be easily transported. i want it to commute back nd forth from college, but i would also love to use …

What Is The Best Website That Sells Bicycle Accessories?

Categories: Bicycle Commuting | February 19th, 2010 | by admin | 5 comments

I just bought a cyclocross bike to commute to work on in the city. I will also be riding it at night pretty much every night to my girlfriends house. Because i’m in the city I really only need a light so that I can be seen, preferably one that flashes. I’m looking for something cheap…my budget is tight. I’m …

Which Job Should I Take?

Categories: Bicycle Commuting | February 18th, 2010 | by admin | 5 comments

I’m a lifeguard and I have two options for this summer.
The first is to take the job I had last summer, which I loved. I worked at a pool in an apartment complex, my boss was a gym teacher and club adviser that I knew well, I could take insanely long paid breaks when there were no patrons, and it was fun becasue …

2010 MTB Ultra-Endurance Calendar opens with 12-Hours of Santos

Categories: Bike News | February 18th, 2010 | by kkahn@usacycling.org | no comments

The 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar kicks off this Saturday, February 20, in Ocala, Fla. with the 12-Hours of Santos. The first of five rounds in the nation’s premier ultra-endurance series, the 12-Hours of Santos will attract top-level endurance off-roaders from around the world, and will feature a $2,000 pro purse and over $5,000 worth of prizes.

Exclusive registration for MTB Marathon Nationals begins Wednesday

Categories: Bike News | February 16th, 2010 | by kkahn@usacycling.org | no comments

Registration for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships will open Wednesday, February 17. The Fourth of July event returns to Breckenridge, Colo. for 2010 where it will once again be held in conjunction with the andquot;Firecracker 50.andquot; Riders wishing to compete in the USA Cycling national championship classes will have a two-week exclusive online registration period from Wednesday, February 17 until Wednesday, March 3.

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