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10th annual George Street Bike Challenge

Spring is here and summer will come before you know it. Have you set any goals for this season? This looks like a fun event to try. Now in its 10th season, the George Street Challenge, run by the Major … Continue reading

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Wells Ave racing starts in one week

The Boston Road Club’s Wells Ave training race series has been going on since 1981 (30 years! wow!). It’s a criterium race series that is geared to help new racers get into the sport and seasoned racers sharpen up for … Continue reading

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Learn to race, even if you’ll never race

The Northeast Bicycle Club (NEBC),  a developmental club with a variety of programs and events for riders of all ages and capabilities, is putting on their annual bike racing clinic. It’s a great program that features two off-bike discussion sessions … Continue reading

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3 Reasons You Should Learn to Race Your Bike

Check it out – NEBC is continuing their fantastic program to get new racers up to speed in a safe and effective manner. I went through this program some years ago and it was really great. To the newbie, bike … Continue reading

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New England Racing Season – Just Around the Corner

Three race series start up next month. The 2010 Plainville CT race series runs on March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10, and 17. It’s a criterium race around a 0.5 mile course. The Charge Pond Training Series … Continue reading

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Harpoon Indoor Time Trial 2.0

The second annual Harpoon Indoor Time Trial was bigger and better than last year. Hundreds of racers competed in many heats throughout the day and night. Up to 24 could race at a time, in groups of 8 surrounding a … Continue reading

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George Street Bike Challenge

The Major Taylor Association has announced the 2010 date for the George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor. On July 25, 2010 the uphill time trial will take place on George Street in downtown Worcester, MA. As the billing goes, … Continue reading

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New England Velodrome Gearing Up for 2010

New England Velodrome surveyed riders at the end of 2009 and they are working on several changes to their schedule and programs as a result. Weather permitting, the track will open on April 1, 2010. The track program will include … Continue reading

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Get Ready for the Tour Down Under

One week from tomorrow we’ll get to see Lance Armstrong and the rest of Team RadioShack in their first race. It also mark’s the beginning of Lance’s 2010 program which he has planned carefully around this year’s Tour de France. … Continue reading

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Boston Mayor’s Cup Race

Exciting times for cycling in Boston… A great race this past Saturday around City Hall Plaza. It was very exciting to see pro peletons speed around the bend and up the hill by the old State House. Many vendors were … Continue reading

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