The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2020
2020 was a tough year. But we still fit in some adventures, and told quite a few stories on the journal along the way.
Hot Takes: In Defense of 2020
2020 was far from what we hoped and expected it to be. But it wasn’t without its bright spots….
It Turns Out I Don't Hate Zwift: A Zwift Academy 2020 Review
Searching for training motivation in the midst of COVID, Leah turns to Zwift Academy
A dollar a mile: How to get the most out of your bike equipment
Alavaro’s strategy for getting his money's worth out of bike equipment: a dollar a mile
Rediscovering Running in a Pandemic
The Interview: Cyclist and Activist Anna Zivarts of Disability Rights Washington
Liz interviews Anna Zivarts, a cyclist, racer, and activist with Disability Rights Washington
Back on the Trails Amidst Strange Days for Bikes
After four months riding entirely indoors, an escape to the trails and a reminder of the joy of riding bikes
Everesting for Equity Recap: Harnessing the Power of Community
Corey recounts his massive ride for an important purpose as part of #EverestingForEquity
Everesting for Equity
We’re Everesting - and fundraising for an important cause. #everestingforequity #climbingforchange
Bikes Can Wait. Here's What We're Doing Now
On the state of things
State of the Sport: Five Years of NYC Race Statistics and Analysis
Looking back at 5 years of USAC racing registration data in New York City - the trends, the challenges, and more
To all the bikes we've loved before
The squad looks back at all of the bikes we have ridden and loved over the years
A Modest Proposal: Let's Agree Not to Race Bikes in March
March is a winter month. It’s not for racing.
Five Stages of Grief (or Coping with a Cancelled Event)
After a long winter of training, the race season has arrived… only to be put on pause due to coronavirus. How we’re responding to the (temporary) end of racing and the rise of social distancing.
The New USA Cycling Upgrade Rules: What We Know and First Impressions
USA Cycling has made some big changes around upgrade requirements for 2020 - we look through the revisions and offer our first impressions
The Countdown to Racing Begins with New Goals
A new year means rebuilding fitness and setting new goals - including newfound focus on a new discipline
Converting Roadies into Dirt Lovers: The D-SIG Interview
An interview with the masterminds behind New York Cycle Club’s newest program, converting traditional road cyclists into dirt lovers: the D-SIG.
In the End, Burnout Comes For Everyone
Shane tackles that most fearsome of bike racing subjects: burnout