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    • Race Report: 2026 NICA NY Champs/Crazy Uncles XC
    • Say Thank You, Not Sorry
    • How to Find the Right Inner Tube for Your Bike
    • “Coach Lisa, do you have any snacks…”
    • What You Need in Your Bike Repair Kit
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CNY Sharks Blog: Trail Bites 🦈

Race Reports

Race Report: 2026 NICA NY Champs/Crazy Uncles XC

With dirt STILL under my fingernails, a few spots of glitter lingering on my face, and a voice that’s only halfway recovered, I’m still trying to process this weekend. I suppose the best place to start is at the beginning. Read more

By LIsa Holt, 3 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Uncategorized

Race Day with the Sharks: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Hello everybody! My name is Hazel Bazzano, and I have been mountain biking with the Sharks for two years now. My first race was a total mess–literally. As I looked around at the venue, all I saw was rain and Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 4 monthsMarch 3, 2026 ago
Sharks Updates

Win an Evie Richards Signed Jersey!

The CNY Sharks are thrilled to celebrate the return of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to our home state with a special raffle! We’re giving away a genuine Trek Factory Racing jersey signed by none other than Evie Richards — World Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 9 monthsSeptember 24, 2025 ago
GRiT

Say Thank You, Not Sorry

Too often, girls apologize for simply being on the trail—when what they really mean is thank you. Here’s why we’re encouraging athletes to shift their language and own their space.

By Nicky Jennings, 12 monthsJuly 11, 2025 ago
Bike Repair

What You Need in Your Bike Repair Kit

If you’re riding with the Sharks, you’ll need to bring a few basic tools on every ride. Not because we expect crashes, but because small things happen, like flat tires or loose bolts, and it’s important to be prepared. Your Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 12 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
Inner Tubes with Presta Valves
Bike Repair

How to Find the Right Inner Tube for Your Bike

If you’re riding with the Sharks, you’ll need to carry a spare inner tube every ride. But bike tubes aren’t one-size-fits-all, they come in different diameters and widths to match your tires. Don’t worry, it’s easy to figure out what Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 1 yearJune 30, 2025 ago
Hydration & Nutrition

“Coach Lisa, do you have any snacks…”

Why You Should Bring a Snack for Longer Rides You’ve got your bike. You’ve got your helmet. Hopefully, you’ve got water. But should you also bring a snack on a two-hour ride? Short answer: yes—especially if you want to feel Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 1 yearJune 19, 2025 ago
Race Reports

2025 Championship Race XC

Wow, that’s really all we can say. With glitter still on some of our faces, (okay, okay, Coach Lisa scrubbed hard but it’s still there) no rain, but sun and smoke from wildfires (what is with this year). We think Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 1 yearJune 9, 2025 ago
Hydration & Nutrition

Why You Have to Drink Water on Rides—Especially When It’s Hot

Imagine trying to ride your bike for two hours on a summer day without drinking any water. You might think, “I’ll be fine—it’s only a couple hours.” But here’s what really happens inside your body when you skip the bottle. Read more

By Nicky Jennings, 1 yearJune 3, 2025 ago
Race Reports

Race Recap: Crazy Uncles XC

Wow – what a second weekend of racing! Once again, a huge thank you to all the parents and coaches who helped coordinate the tent, the kids, and the weekend as a whole. Another big shoutout to Coach Doug for Read more

By LIsa Holt, 1 yearMay 19, 2025 ago

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