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Riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Into the Abyss
Destinations, Riding Russell Karn 1/19/21 Destinations, Riding Russell Karn 1/19/21

Riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Into the Abyss

Russell recounts escaping New York City for the Mountains of Carolina

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Cinelli Vigorelli RHC: An ultra-rare paint job on a track mainstay
Gear John Buenaventura 1/12/21 Gear John Buenaventura 1/12/21

Cinelli Vigorelli RHC: An ultra-rare paint job on a track mainstay

We’re going back to the velodrome with an ultra rare paint scheme: the Cinelli Vigorelli in RHC Brooklyn Navy Yard colors

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Moving Forward / Castelli 2021
Gear Daghan Perker 1/5/21 Gear Daghan Perker 1/5/21

Moving Forward / Castelli 2021

TBD’s official design guru, Daghan Perker, walks through the subtle details of our new Castelli team kit

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The Year in Review: A Look Back at 2020
Essays Matthew Vandivort 12/30/20 Essays Matthew Vandivort 12/30/20

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.

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Hot Takes: In Defense of 2020
Essays Corey W 12/28/20 Essays Corey W 12/28/20

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….

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How can I set up a trainer? Doris Diaries #5
Gear, Riding, Guides Sasha Williams 12/24/20 Gear, Riding, Guides Sasha Williams 12/24/20

How can I set up a trainer? Doris Diaries #5

A look at TBD’s various indoor trainer setups, from NYC to Colorado, and a few tips from the team

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Mountain Biking in Puerto Rico: Tortuguero
Destinations, MTB Alvaro Soltero 12/22/20 Destinations, MTB Alvaro Soltero 12/22/20

Mountain Biking in Puerto Rico: Tortuguero

We head a bit further afield than normal as Alvaro goes mountain biking in his native Puerto Rico

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When it Snows in NYC
MTB, Features, Riding Matthew Vandivort 12/17/20 MTB, Features, Riding Matthew Vandivort 12/17/20

When it Snows in NYC

On those rare snow days in NYC, catch us on two wheels exploring the city by bike.

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One Year with the Moots Routt RSL
Gear Matthew Vandivort 12/15/20 Gear Matthew Vandivort 12/15/20

One Year with the Moots Routt RSL

We review the Moots RSL after one year in action in and around NYC

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It Turns Out I Don't Hate Zwift: A Zwift Academy 2020 Review
Training, Essays Leah Goldberg 12/10/20 Training, Essays Leah Goldberg 12/10/20

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

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A dollar a mile: How to get the most out of your bike equipment
Gear, Essays Alvaro Soltero 12/8/20 Gear, Essays Alvaro Soltero 12/8/20

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

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My S.O. Got a Gravel Bike! Plus, Tips for New Gravel Riders.
Gravel, Guides Liz M 12/4/20 Gravel, Guides Liz M 12/4/20

My S.O. Got a Gravel Bike! Plus, Tips for New Gravel Riders.

Our tip for new gravel riders, plus Liz’s experience introducing her S.O. to the joys of gravel riding

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Rediscovering Running in a Pandemic
Essays, Riding Barb Blakley Millott 12/1/20 Essays, Riding Barb Blakley Millott 12/1/20

Rediscovering Running in a Pandemic

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TBD Track and Field: A Closest to the Pin Running Race
Riding Matthew Vandivort 11/27/20 Riding Matthew Vandivort 11/27/20

TBD Track and Field: A Closest to the Pin Running Race

The search for new forms of competition and motivation continues with a closest to the pin Turkey Trot in Central Park

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Cooking with Athletic: Beer Can Birds and Beer Brownies
Riding Lisa Vandivort 11/25/20 Riding Lisa Vandivort 11/25/20

Cooking with Athletic: Beer Can Birds and Beer Brownies

Next in our series on cooking with Athletic Beer, an easy way to roast a whole bird and top it off with some fudgy brownies.

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New Trails, New Kit: Mountain Biking at Sterling Forest
MTB, Riding Matthew Vandivort 11/23/20 MTB, Riding Matthew Vandivort 11/23/20

New Trails, New Kit: Mountain Biking at Sterling Forest

With a new mountain bike and new team kit, a perfect day of riding MTB at Sterling Forest State Park

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MDC Oral Health Series: Tips for Endurance Athletes
Gear Lucia D 11/20/20 Gear Lucia D 11/20/20

MDC Oral Health Series: Tips for Endurance Athletes

TBD f/b MDC sponsor, Dr. Nicole Mermet of Metropolitan Dental Care, shares some important oral health tips for endurance athletes

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In Defense Of: Leg Warmers Only
Gear Cullen MacDonald 11/18/20 Gear Cullen MacDonald 11/18/20

In Defense Of: Leg Warmers Only

There are many “unspoken” rules in cycling. Cullen is here to clear up something no one ever even had a question about.

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Protecting the polka dots in Prospect Park! 🔴⚪️

The squad showed up in force for the latest rounds of the Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. From chasing down breakaways to delivering lead-outs, it was a team effort here in Brooklyn to defend the KOM je
“After an action packed few weeks of racing in Newark, New Jersey the Branch Brook Park Spring Series wrapped up with the Cherry Blossom Challenge. After a choppy spring in New York weather-wise, we were graced with pristine racing conditions:
"Pedaling a bike is nothing more than creating a pattern." 🔁

In our latest journal entry, Lotte Birnbaum (@iclimbhillsok) reflects on the art of self-coaching, refining those patterns on the bike, and the undeniable value of learning alon
Our 2026 road racing campaign gets underway in Brooklyn. Head over to our blog for a recap of the first race of the Lucarelli & Castaldi Series. Words by @photorhetoric, pics by @stephmangan and @cjamesreeder.
Road season is officially here, and it's time to get your sprint form in shape. Join @shaneferro and @leahgold31 to work on form, timing, and tactics on Sunday, March 22 at Floyd Bennett Field. 

Open to all WTF racers. Meet at FBF at 9:30am or after
Corn sweat > polar vortex? James recounts some unique Midwest gravel racing at last summer’s @core4.bike over on our blog.
Up on the Journal now, we speak with Johan of @bravurwatches to learn more about the stories behind their Team Heritage Collection, an ode to the World Tour's bygone era. The collection pays tribute to the iconic cycling teams of the 1960-80s that co
“Seeing Emporia completely overrun by gravel riders is an amazing sight. Local shops were taken over by bike brands, ‘Welcome’ signs were everywhere, and even the local museum served as the registration center. The Expo was a bike n
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.

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