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RMM’s 2nd Annual Guide to Local Race Teams Part II

Nor’EastThis team appears to be based mostly in NH. The lower category riders appear to be little more than crit jocks, though they also field an elite team that does moderately well in Pro12 racesOne of the major advantages of joining this team would be the ability to train with and learn from higher category racers. Also if you are pretty sure that you are going to make an upgrade to cat 2 mid


RMM’s 2nd Annual Guide to Local Race Teams–Part 1

Last season, I posted a guide to local teams. The post caused some controversy, since some rider’s objected to my portrayal of their team. So here I am writing this thing again. I expect a similar uproar, as I plan to call it like I see it again. Please take all of this with a grain of salt, as it is nothing more than my opinion.This post is mostly meant as a guide to lower category (5, 4, 3)


Everyone’s Lowest Opinion is Confirmed: Begemann and Cycleloft Finally Offer a Flaccid Explanation

While I appreciate the Cycleloft/Palter/Begemann have broken their silence on the matter of the management "transition," this interview confirms the calculated nature of their actions. At one point in the interview, they waffle on whether they are paying more rent to the land owner, stating that the number is "irrelevant." How is it irrelevant that you may or may not have secretly offered the


CycleLoft and Co Comment on the “Transition” at NEV

I sort of thought that this was more a PR sheet than an explanation, but perhaps you will read it and disagree. If you take the time to follow the link, I encourage you to leave a comment. I did.


More On The Velodrome

Here’s Tony Eberhardt’s statement about the New England Velodrome dustup.


Tony Eberhardt Looses the Velodrome which Brings RMM Out of Hibernation

I’ve been busy. I barely have time to train, let alone blog about bicycling and training. Furthermore, I have made a little resolution to stay out of dramas for a while. But recent events at the New England Velodrome tempt me out of my hibernation and cause me to comment on an unfolding drama. As most of you know, the NEV has been lovingly developed by Tony Eberhardt over the last 5 seasons.