What Does NYC's Biggest Bike Race Tell us about the State of the Sport?
A detailed look at registration for the 2022 Grant’s Tomb Criterium, how it compares to pre-pandemic editions, and what it suggests about the future of bike racing
Grant's Tomb, I Love You. But I Must Say "Goodbye."
Liz reflects on her many years race directing New York City’s biggest criterium
Fast Times in NYC: the Harlem Criterium Race Report
Some collected thoughts on the 2022 edition of the Harlem Crit from Lucia D, with photos by Daghan Perker
The State of Central Park Racing in 2022
We dive into the latest NYC race registration data to assess the State of post-pandemic Road Racing in the region
In Defense Of: Not Racing Your Bike
Early mornings spent racing can be pretty great. But sometimes not racing is equally great.
The COVID Boom or a Road Racing Bust? Analyzing 2022 Race Registration
New York’s biggest road race is upon us - what does it say about road racing post-COVID?
The Wristbands Are All I Remember From Fayetteville Worlds
My takeaway from the event is that a lot more people in cycling are supportive of the trans community than are willing to vocally bully people, but, absent any actual action from our sport’s governing body overwhelming support is necessary to drown out the bullies.
TBD supports #RideWithReggie to Increase Diversity in Cycling
TBD is pleased to support NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller as we raise funds for HCBUs.
In Praise of Grassroots Cyclocross Races
A hidden gem of grassroots cyclocross racing reminds us of how great local events can be
Racing Returns to Central Park: The Data Behind CRCA’s DJCPC
One of the biggest races of the season arrives this week in NYC. We take a look at the registration numbers and offer a few tips for racers.
Why Every Bike Racer Should Also Be A Safe Streets Advocate
At a fundamental level, in order for our sport to thrive, we need the infrastructure to support it. That’s why all bike racers should also be safe & complete streets advocates.
In Defense of: the Big Race Series
Why every bike racer should do a Big Race Series
New Races and New Venues
New York City gets a new bike race, at a new venue with the World’s Fair race at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
A Letter to USAC on Arkansas and Cyclocross Worlds
An open letter to USA Cycling regarding Arkansas and Cyclocross Worlds
2021 and Beyond: Adventures worth daydreaming about
We’re getting to that point where we are starting to daydream about adventures past and future. These are our post-pandemic travel dreams.
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