The minutes for the first quarter NYSBRA teleconference can be found at the link below.
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NYSBRA Gravel Grinder State Champions
Since we got the idea of getting a few like-minded friends together for a fun and hard day on the bike, over the years we have endured it all. From freezing rain & sleet blasted at us with driving winds, then changing the date to June and getting oppressive heat, to this year four, when NatiFo finally got the perfect weather such a sweet course deserves. We had a perfect day and those of us that like racing our bikes opted to spend it doing just that! The dirt roads were hard and fast. The sky was clear and blue. The air dry and warm. The Burdett Fire Company chicken dinner was delicious. The Garrett’s beer was fresh and cold! Let’s do it again! Thanks to all for a great NYSBRA State Champs!
-John Compton
The CRCA Bear Mountain Classic crowns new Road Race Champions
On 7May, with incredibly challenging weather, CRCA’s Bear Mountain Classic was a test of not only a racer’s fitness & tactics, but their willpower as well. Everyone who stepped up to the starting line helped create an inspiring and positive race, and as Race Director I am enormously grateful for all the support from NYSBRA and CRCA members who were critical for making the day a success. Looking forward to seeing how Bear challenges us next year! – Alex Klafehn
Check out the champs on our champions/podiums page.
Find the full race results here.
NYSBRA Fat Bike Championship Results
Despite temps dipping to -7 and nearly a foot and a half of snow just 24 hours before the race, Saranac Lake’s Mt. Pisgah put on a Winter Bike show on 5February as athletes battled cold and soft snow for Empire State Winter Games and the first-ever dedicated Fat Bike race to award the 2021-2022 NYSBRA state titles. Cross country riders tackled a grueling 5K course featuring a climb halfway up the mountain followed by a zig zagging descent on the ski slope that caused its fair share of crashes into the soft snow. Dual Slalom action on mostly MTBs then kicked in under the lights as athletes battled head-to-head in a downhill sprint around banked turns, deep ruts and a series of rollers. A special shout out goes to the Village of Saranac Lake for a fabulous evening of racing.
Check out the champs on our champions/podiums page.
Find the full race ESG Winter Bike results here.
Minutes – Annual NYSBRA Telecon
The minutes for the annual NYSBRA teleconference can be found at the link below. The telecon took place on Saturday, January 22nd.