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Snake Creek Gap 2011 (0)

March 18, 2011 • Category: Race Reports

Nothing says 34 miles and 5kft of climbing like a limo with roof racks. 2011 was the third year that I returned to the Snake Creek Gap MTB time trial series. The series consists of 3 point to point races over the same 34 mile course. Each race takes place the first weekend of each [...]

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Which Bike? (0)

The 26 vs 29 argument will probably outlive me. However, I recently stumbled across one of the more scientific articles that I’ve read.
http://singletrack.competitor.com/2009/09/gear-and-tech/face-it-the-26-inch-hardtail-is-dead_3050

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Xterra Ft Yargo Race Report (0)

Despite downpours, the annual Xterra Ft. Yargo took place this past Saturday in Winder, GA. The Ft. Yargo course is a notch down in difficulty compared to the longer Cup races with intense climbs. This makes it a great way to start off the Xterra season. After a long winter of short course pool [...]

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Mountain Bike Seat Height Issues (0)

I decided to get a new seat post this past week. Seat angle slip issues with the original single bolt post lead me to a more secure two bolt design. In the process of fitting the saddle position on my new post, I found out that my old post was about 1.5 inches low! Since [...]

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Weather Rambling… (0)

The relatively mild winters usually make Alabama a great state for consistent year round outdoor training. However, between the rain, snow, and cold, the weather seems unusually bad this year. Everyone that I’ve talked to agrees on the miserable weather. Is it really that bad? I decided to take an extra step and quantify the [...]

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Preparing For Next Season (0)

For the last 3 years, I’ve focused my training around Xterra off road triathlons. The things I enjoy most about Xterra include the1st class racers, mountain bike bias, and mass swim starts. I also like the fact that most races are in warm water/weather. Next year, I plan to compete in a few Xterras, but I’m [...]