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Published: Apr 27, 2015

So today we go back in time to 1973! The things that were happening back then were.. . In the US Gas was 40 cents a gallon the average American income was just under $13,000.00 a year,average rent was $175 USD a month and $.45 could get you a dozen eggs. Hand held transistor radios were a big thing and you could own a NEW AMC Javelin car for a whopping $2,900.00. US troops withdraw from Vietnam and Watergate happened! Europe was going into a recession and Billy Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the battle of the sexes.

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Published: Apr 16, 2015

So its our first throwback Thursday and we are going to kick it off with a little 1983 action. It was the year before the LA Olympics and the biggest shows on TV were The A-Team and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We start off with the end of the year at the 1983 CX US national with action from Bike Corner Cycles Cape Cod Inc. George works at the shop and was competing at the time. Here is his account of the race.

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Published: Apr 10, 2015

Its Throw Back Thursday EVERY Thursday. So every week on Thursday we are going to publish a story and pictures about cyclocross back in the day. Did you race back in the day? Did your company have racers that did cross back in the day? Or do you have a cool pic and story to tell? Let us know about it! We would love to get pictures and stories from around the world on Cyclocross from back in the day. 21 and older please...... So pictures and stores must be from 1994 and back. Anyone can submit a story and a picture.

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Published: Feb 13, 2015

Dear SRAM Customer: Our records show that you may have a bicycle equipped with a ZIPP® 88 aluminum front hub. Certain of these front hubs are the subject of a safety recall. If your bike has a ZIPP 88 aluminum front hub, PLEASE STOP RIDING YOUR BIKE until you confirm whether your hub is part of the recall. Some of the aluminum front hubs were manufactured incorrectly and can fail. If your front hub fails, you could crash.

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Published: Jan 16, 2015

Cyclocross component specialist Gevenalle branches out today with the addition of a new shifter specifically designed for the gravel and adventure cycling enthusiast, The GX Shifter. While the current CX shifters have already been utilized for this market, there was an overwhelming request that the system be expanded to include capability for Shimano’s newer 10 speed Dyna-sis and Shadow Plus MTB derailleurs with a cassette capability up to 36T. The GX Shifter is an industry first for those wanting to run integrated shifters on drop bars with these derailleurs.

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Published: Oct 01, 2014

Here are the winners of our Waar is Sven contest.

3rd Place Kevin Blair

Kevin wins : Cowbell from Cowbell.com, GU Nutritional Products, Pearl Izumi Arm Warmers, Kitbrix Bag

2nd Place Bre Rue

Bre wins: Shimano XT Pedals, Sealskinz Waterproof Gloves, Pearl Izumi Shoes, Handlebar Mustache T-shirt, Blue Steel Anti-Chafe Cream

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Published: Sep 13, 2014

Fresh back from Interbike and what a great show filled to the brim with all the newest cycling toys in the industry! Interbike is also home to Cross Vegas, which officially kicks off the start of the international cyclocross season. Just two great reasons to kick off the season with a contest full of new cyclocross toys!

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