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Race Directing Isn't Easy (it Takes a Village)
Essays Matthew Vandivort 3/6/19 Essays Matthew Vandivort 3/6/19

Race Directing Isn't Easy (it Takes a Village)

With just a few days until the 2019 CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium we take a look at the people involved behind the scenes

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Our Favorite Rides: Mount Umunuhm
Gear, Riding Matthew Vandivort 3/5/19 Gear, Riding Matthew Vandivort 3/5/19

Our Favorite Rides: Mount Umunuhm

We have a new favorite climb in the South Bay: the long, steep road to Mount Umunuhm

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Grant's Tomb Criterium: The Latest Registration Trends
Essays Matthew Vandivort 3/4/19 Essays Matthew Vandivort 3/4/19

Grant's Tomb Criterium: The Latest Registration Trends

In our latest Race Director Diaries journal entry we’re taking an updated look at Grant’s Tomb Criterium registration

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A more complete Saturday
Riding Scott Rettino 3/1/19 Riding Scott Rettino 3/1/19

A more complete Saturday

We started Saturday a little differently by heading to a strength and mobility session at MotivNY

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Weekend Forecast: CRCA Club Series
Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/28/19 Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/28/19

Weekend Forecast: CRCA Club Series

One of our favorite race series, hosted by one of our favorite cycling organizations, officially kicks off the season this weekend

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The To Be Determined Race Calendar Returns
Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/27/19 Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/27/19

The To Be Determined Race Calendar Returns

Believe it or not racing is almost here. The good news is that we have the TBD Race Calendar fired up and ready to go for the season ahead.

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How to Start Racing Bikes
Community, Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/26/19 Community, Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/26/19

How to Start Racing Bikes

The latest TBD Journal Guide is officially live: our step by step guide to getting to the start line for your first bike race

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The Specialized Tarmac SL6
Gear Matthew Vandivort 2/25/19 Gear Matthew Vandivort 2/25/19

The Specialized Tarmac SL6

Three beautiful days in the saddle with the SRAM RED AXS-equipped Specialized Tarmac SL6

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We Try Other Sports: Half Marathon Weeks 4 - 6
Riding Scott Rettino 2/22/19 Riding Scott Rettino 2/22/19

We Try Other Sports: Half Marathon Weeks 4 - 6

Scott hits the halfway point of his half and has a long weekend in Australia dodging danger noodles

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Road Is Losing. Gravel Is Winning. Here Are the Numbers.
Essays, Features Clark Fredricksen 2/20/19 Essays, Features Clark Fredricksen 2/20/19

Road Is Losing. Gravel Is Winning. Here Are the Numbers.

TBD analyzed 123,000 race registrations from Rasputitsa to analyze its riders and their registration trends over time. Among other things, we learned that when riders start racing gravel, their days on the road are numbered.

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Hello, it's pronounced Boens. CX World Championships / Part 1
Cyclocross, Destinations Daghan Perker 2/19/19 Cyclocross, Destinations Daghan Perker 2/19/19

Hello, it's pronounced Boens. CX World Championships / Part 1

In part one of his look at Cyclocross Worlds, Team TBD’s Daghan Perker shares some of his favorite images from the Juniors, U23, and Women’s fields

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2019 Partner Roll Call: Athletic Brewing Co.
Community, Gear Erwin Kersten-Johnston 2/15/19 Community, Gear Erwin Kersten-Johnston 2/15/19

2019 Partner Roll Call: Athletic Brewing Co.

We are excited to announce Athletic Brewing Co as one of Team To Be Determined’s partners for the 2019 season.

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The Abbreviated Lifecycle of a Bike Racer
Essays Matthew Vandivort 2/13/19 Essays Matthew Vandivort 2/13/19

The Abbreviated Lifecycle of a Bike Racer

Two years later we circle back to our original ‘Demographics of Cycling’ piece and look at the latest data on the abbreviated lifecycle of a NYC bike racer.

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Mark's Outrageous Project One Emonda
Gear Clay Jones 2/12/19 Gear Clay Jones 2/12/19

Mark's Outrageous Project One Emonda

In the latest in our ‘The Best Bikes’ series we have friend-of-the-team Mark’s absolutely nutty Project One Trek

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Our Custom Garneau Team Kit Design Process
Gear Daghan Perker 2/11/19 Gear Daghan Perker 2/11/19

Our Custom Garneau Team Kit Design Process

The story of how we traded in our stripes and developed the To Be Determined aesthetic in Garneau custom kit form

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An Early Look at Grant's Tomb Criterium Registration Trends
Essays Matthew Vandivort 2/8/19 Essays Matthew Vandivort 2/8/19

An Early Look at Grant's Tomb Criterium Registration Trends

Registration is now open for the biggest race in New York City and we have a peak at some of the early registration trends

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Bad Ideas and Mudfest 2K18: Another Supercross Gallery
Cyclocross Sebastian Vidal 2/7/19 Cyclocross Sebastian Vidal 2/7/19

Bad Ideas and Mudfest 2K18: Another Supercross Gallery

Who had it worst—the Supercross racers or us ill-begotten supporters who rode to Rockland County Community College to take these photos? You decide.

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What to See and Do in Norway: Ålesund
Destinations, Features Lisa Vandivort 2/6/19 Destinations, Features Lisa Vandivort 2/6/19

What to See and Do in Norway: Ålesund

Our journey through Norway continues with the stunning fjords and mountains around Ålesund

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We are pleased to announce the second year of grant awards for the To Be Developed Grant Program: Vulcan Cycling, WTF is Cross Clinic, NJCX Project, Shark River Devo, JAM Fund, Utica Bike Bus, TTEndurance Junior Development, and Grasshopper Race. Hea
A day at @nohocx 2025
TBD takes a mid-cyclocross season break for some gravel in one of our favorite rides: The Shawangunks. Head over to tbd.bike for the pics and route details.
HPCX 2025 had a bit of everything, including a very uncertain weather forecast leading into race day. Lotte writes about the day, and CX as a practice. Blog link in bio. Pics by @cjamesreeder and Ron Short
Endless turning, golden dinosaurs, and $2 bills: Crossasaurus Awesome kept the summer vibes hot: a look back and a farewell to summer. Gallery by @cjamesreeder (link in bio).
We try to bring you the most accurate news on the blog, but we never claimed to be more than amateur meteorologists. Nonetheless, our dedication to truth in journalism demands that we issue this correction to our Weekend Forecast about the weather fo
Now live on the Journal: a trip to the “enchanted forest” at Belltown CX II, featuring a @photorhetoric gallery and a race report from TBD’s newest member, Lotte.
The forecast may be wet today, but do you remember how hot and dry it was just a couple of weeks ago at WhirlyBird and @pineapplecrushcx ? Head over to TBD.bike to read Shane’s thoughts on the weekend and see some great photos!
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Our long-term review of @castellicycling Castelli’s Espresso product line is up now on the journal at tbd.bike. Words by @jameslmartin and @hlcamhi and pics by @cjamesreeder
@hydra_cross turned out to be just as dry, fast, and fun as expected. Take a look back at this past weekend’s racing over on the journal at tbd.bike!
🚨 BUBBLECROSS IS BACK 🚨

After a one year hiatus, one of our favorite local cyclocross races is back! Bubblecross has something for everyone: grassy turns, big power sections, sandy beach ride, twisty single track, and the vibes are always immacula
“The Definitive Guide to WTFNB Race Teams in NYC” is live on the journal!

If you are interested in joining a team, check out the article to find a little blurb about the active race teams!

Also! TBD is recruiting! Check out our bio for

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