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Kalamazoo Race Weekend begins on Friday, July 10, with the Team OAM Now/Athletic Mentors Race Clinic. This clinic, now in its 7th year, open to both men and women of all abilities, offers riders and racers an introduction to the basics of racing. Clinic leaders, who are seasoned racers, offer additional tips and -
By Elaine Sheikh, Team OAM Now, Triathlete The morning of the Grand Rapids Triathlon started out at 4 am for many members of the Team OAM Now. Like last year, it was raining steadily as athletes set up the transition area. For those of you who have never had the distinct pleasure
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Giant Bicycles started in 1972 and has become one of the best known names in cycling. Known for their quality, craftsmanship, reliability, and performance, Giant is the bike of choice for many riders, from elite to recreational.  An industry innovator, Giant’s goals, similar to those of Team OAM Now, go
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With 3 time trials in 3 weekends, plus the State Championship Road Race, it has been an exciting couple of weeks for the cycling community. For a quick overview, here are the TEAM OAM NOW/Athletic Mentors podium finishes for all of the races…  but there is so much more to
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By JoAnn Cranson, Team OAM Now Cyclist It was Friday, late afternoon, after a long week at work and my motivation level had bottomed. Why had I signed up to assist with tandem rides for youth at Michigan Blind Athletic Association Sports Camp on that night? I fretted over it. Riding a tandem bike really requires
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By Brian Reynolds, Team OAM Now Triathlete Typically in a triathlon athletes are only suppose to be soaked during the swim leg. However, May 30th, at the Double Time Triathlon, I was soaked during the bike and part of the run as well. It was my first rainy triathlon experience.  On the morning
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By Collin Snyder, Team OAM Now Cyclist We recently wrapped up the newly instated Beginner Racing Program or BRP for Michigan racers. The BRP was modeled off a program started in Northern California nearly 30 years ago in order to teach new racers the basics of racing in a safer, non-racing
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By Tristan Greathouse, Team OAM Now Cyclist Typically, I avoid racing on asphalt in favor of powering through the mud, but the morning of the Road Race State Championships in Mount Pleasant, I just couldn’t help myself. I groggily stumbled out of bed at 4:30 in the morning to make
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