USA Cycling Mountain News
The latest mountain bike news from USA Cycling

Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar Standings - July 1
Both the cross country and short track races at the Deer Valley National made up the 16th event on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar. Ryan Trebon took the win in the pro men's cross country contest, while Katerina Nash earned ...

Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar Standings - June 25
Trevyn Newpher took home the victory in the men's pro downhill contest at the Capital Cup in McHenry, Md. on June 21. Kristin Cousin earned the win in the women's race. The fifth event on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar will ...

Mountain Bike National Ultra Endurance Calendar Standings-June 24
The 12-hour race at the Cowbell Challenge in Charlotte, N.C. marked the fourth event on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar. Joshua Tostado came away with the men's pro victory while Rebecca Rusch won the women's pro race. The ...

Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar Standings - June 24
The 15th race on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar, the 3 Legged Dawg, took place June 22 in North Little Rock, Ark. Luke Porter took home the men's pro win in a sprint to the finish, while Suzanne Henne earned the women's ...

Gould and Wells top Amercians as Elite XC concludes MTB Worlds
Elite menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s Olympic-style Cross Country racing capped off the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Sunday as Todd Wells and Georgia Gould recorded the top American finishes. Wells rode to a 15th-place-finish in the ...

Buhl earns Four Cross World Title as U.S. contests gravity events
Melissa Buhl gave the United States its first medal of the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on Saturday, winning the Womenandrsquo;s Four Cross contest in convincing fashion. Brian Lopes finished the Menandrsquo;s Four Cross event in the fifth ...

Americans contest U23 men’s XC race at MTB World Championships
The United States best finish in the U23 Menandrsquo;s Cross Country contest at the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships came in the form of a 41st-place finish by the relatively inexperienced Tim Allen of Flagstaff, Ariz. None of the four American ...

Squire gives U.S. near Top 20 finish in JR Men XC at MTB Worlds
Robbie Squire passed 48 riders in Thursdayandrsquo;s Junior Menandrsquo;s Cross Country contest at the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, earning the United States a 23rd place finish. Three other American juniors contested the tough, five-lap ...

JR and U23 Women's Cross Country mark 2nd day of MTB Worlds
Jamie Dinkins turned in the top American performance on the second day of competition at the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. After starting 37th, Dinkins moved up 18 spots to finish 19th in the U23 womenandrsquo;s cross country contest. Jill ...

U.S. begins MTB World Championships with Team Relay competition
The United States National Team was hoping to repeat last yearandrsquo;s medal winning performance in the Team Relay competition on opening day of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, but fell short in the 2008 edition, finishing eighth. The ...



Active.com - Triathlon
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Triathlon Training Questions Answered
Active Expert Gale Bernhardt answers your questions about adjusting training plans, dealing with race-day cramps and more.

Olympic Hopefuls Head to Pan American Games
Several triathletes currently training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center will represent the United States at the Pan American Games in Brazil.

Swim, bike, run...and yoga
Some endurance athletes view yoga as too slow for them, especially when speed is the goal and training time is so valuable. Don't miss out on this extra edge in cross-training.

Triathlon Wisdom From Ironman Champion Dave Scott
The newest Active Expert, six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott, introduces his coaching philosophy along with tips on getting mentally ready for a successful race.

Determining Exercise-induced Asthma Symptoms in Athletes
To many athletes, shortness of breath is a sign of hard work and intense effort. However, don't take symptoms of possible exercise-induced asthma lightly.

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Survive the surf: Entrances and exits in open water swims
Open water swimming can be nerve-wracking, especially when pounding waves await you at the start. Here are some tips to help you conquer a crashing surf.

Ask the Experts: Tri training
All your tri questions answered for peak performance: Speed up your cycling leg, train by entering other races, and get the scoop on triathlon training camps.

Aerodynamic meets low weight: The Scott Plasma Limited
As triathlon grew in popularity, bike manufacturers began shifting their focus from lightweight bikes to those with better aerodynamics -- leading to heavier bikes. Enter the Scott Plasma Limited, a lightweight bike that's as aero as they come.

Hit the treadmill for a fast 10K
The 10K run of an Olympic-distance race can be a brutal final leg, or the perfect time to overtake your opponents. Here's a treadmill workout to ensure a fast finish at your next tri.