frost valley
February 19th, 2010Marky Mark and I did a big ride yesterday…we rode up to frost valley. it was something like 90 miles and it seemed like a headwind the entire time. At the peak of the climbing which was about 2700 ft the temp was 10 degrees colder the roads were covered with sludge and it was snowing……here are some pics…
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finally outside….
February 2nd, 2010The weather was going so good so far this base but last week the temps dropped and I was forced to ride the trainer 4 days in a row….it wasn’t too bad on Sunday our ride turned into a trainer session and Marky Mark, Pops, and Andrew Sheeley rode the trainers for a couple of hours while watching the 09 paris roubaix….finally the past 2 days I have been back outside…today I did some intervals and I am feeling pretty good for Feb…..we have been having trainer sessions at the shop on Mondays and Weds at 5:30 and they have been pretty good….we are changing the time to 5:00 so if you want to get out of the cold and get in a group ride come on by…..
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Trek World Racing adds Bontrager as tire sponsor
February 2nd, 2010Press Release - Bontrager Named Official Tire Sponsor of Trek World Racing XC Riders
02/01/2010
Bontrager Tires Added to Existing Component, Clothing, and Wheel Sponsorship
Bontrager confirmed today that it will augment its existing support of Trek World Racing and become the official tire sponsor of the 2010 Trek World Racing XC Team. Bontrager, who in 2009 sponsored TWR with wheels, components and clothing, becomes the team’s first tire sponsor to date and sole rubber sponsor for the cross country racers in 2010.
“We are excited to increase our level of support for Trek World Racing in 2010 by supplying riders with the most technologically advanced wheels, components, technical apparel, and now tires,” remarked Bontrager Brand Manager Chris Clinton. “With recent model introductions, we now offer a full range of cross country racing tires.”
TWR cross country riders will have access to Bontrager’s full line of tires throughout the 2010 season, including the newly-released XR0, a super-light cross country tire designed specifically for hard-packed courses and World Cup racing. Other tires popular with existing TWR riders include the XR1, another light and fast hard-pack tire, and the XR2, a versatile new tire designed for hard-packed, loose and loamy terrain.
“For dry races I liked to use the XR1,” said TWR rider and former Junior World Champion Mathias Flückiger. “It was the perfect race tire for the 2009 season with the dry and fast World Cup courses. It is light and has amazing traction, and with having little knobs and the soft casing, they’re ideal in the sandy and rocky sections of courses. Even if there are some slippery and wet sections on the course the XR1 is the perfect choice.”
Bontrager Tires XR0, XR1, and XR2
“Having a pro team at this level racing on our tires allows us to do our development work using some of the best athletes and toughest conditions in the world,” states Keith Bontrager. “They were looking for tires that were light, rolled fast and had good traction in the tough conditions they race in. No surprises there. So that’s what we designed.”
Owned and operated by 23 Degrees Sports Management, with Trek as title sponsor, the Trek World Racing team is one of the only World Cup teams to combine both cross-country and downhill podium contending athletes into one highly competitive squad. 2009 proved to be an extremely successful first year for both the XC and DH riders.
Racing fans and MTB enthusiasts can learn more about Trek World Racing and watch hours of 2009 World Cup race coverage at the Trek World Racing website, and learn more about Bontrager wheels, components and apparel by visiting www.bontrager.com.
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TTX on slow twitch.com
January 29th, 2010Things have been pretty mellow around the shop this week. Base is going good and until yesterday the weather has been good. We have started our indoor training rides on Mon and Weds at 5:30 the first week was good more people would be better….you can bring your own trainer or rent one of the brand new jet fluid pro trainers I have……so to all of you tri geeks out there check out this review of the Trek TTX from slow twitch.com…..
Slowtwitch.com Reviews the Trek Equinox TTX 9.5 01/28/2010
Slowtwitch.com Review the Trek Equinox TTX 9.5
Dan Empfield, known for being a tough critic, has written a great review of the TTX 9.5 and the Project One program. Here are a few of his comments.
“One thing I really like about this [Project one] process is that the bike comes exactly as you need it, with the right gearing, the right stem length and pitch, and—though you may not think this important—the right length cables and casings for the stem option you’ve chosen.”
“If a Trek Equinox TTX is on that list [of bikes that conform to a rider’s geometric needs], Trek will build you this bike, with the right stem, and the proper length cables and casings. You won’t have to sub-out / sub-in cogs or chainrings, saddles, aerobars, what have you, because, like Burger King, Trek thinks you should Have It Your Way.”
To read the full review, please visit slowtwitch.com.
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Sunday riding and indoor training rides
January 25th, 2010Another Sunday ride in the books and it was a great success….we got in almost 40 miles before the rain started…..there were 5 of us this week….hopefully more people will start coming out. Starting today at 5:30 we will be holding indoor training rides at the shop….bring your own trainer or rent one for $10…..we will have indoor rides on Mon and weds at 5:30 and we can add days depending on the turnout….come out and ride.
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23a in Jan
January 21st, 2010Marky Mark and I did some work today…it was a nice day sunny and above 40 perfect to head into the catskills. We rode out to woodstock then up 23a to Hunter and back…….nothing like burning over 4000 calories and climbing over 4000ft all in a days work…….Marky Mark well done.
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2010 WILLIAMS LAKE CLASSIC IS ON
January 20th, 2010The 2nd edition of the Williams Lake classic brought to you by T quilty and I is on for June 20th so mark you calender and register at bikereg.com……..we have some new twists on the course for this year it should be loads of fun……
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snow blowing today…
January 19th, 2010So I need to do some intervals and of course it is snowing…wtf..I thought global warming would have taken care of winter by now….I guess the trainer it is….
some pics from our sunday ride…..
thanks to Andy Thomas for the sick pics……
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sunday ride….
January 17th, 2010Todays Sunday ride was pretty good….Marky Mark, Tom, Andy, Pops and I headed out before the storm to get in some miles. It was actually quite nice not too cold….next Sunday Same time 9 am from the shop….tom took the first town line sprint of the season….it might have been uncontested.
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Do Work
January 15th, 2010The warm weather is awesome it has been above 40 for a few days now and I am super stoked….yesterday Marky Mark, AccuMatt, pops, and I did a nice ride…it turned out to be just about 5 hours for me. less than 3 months until battenkill so gotta do work. It felt so good to be in the sun and not be freezing I hope this trend hangs around for a while. Just to put it out there the sun morning rides are game on….9 am from the shop………
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