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Our Favorite Rides: The Shawangunks
Riding, Guides James Reeder 10/27/25 Riding, Guides James Reeder 10/27/25

Our Favorite Rides: The Shawangunks

This past October TBD took a mid-cyclocross season break for an Outdoor Retreat and Team-Building Occurrence (ORTBO)

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The TBD “NYC” Cyclocross Race Calendar
Cyclocross, Guides Diane Akerman 8/21/25 Cyclocross, Guides Diane Akerman 8/21/25

The TBD “NYC” Cyclocross Race Calendar

Our jumbo 2025 cyclocross calendar is now live with all of the details you could ever want on East Coast CX!

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The Definitive Guide to WTFNB Race Teams in NYC
Road Racing, Cyclocross, Community, Essays, Guides Hannah Camhi 8/19/25 Road Racing, Cyclocross, Community, Essays, Guides Hannah Camhi 8/19/25

The Definitive Guide to WTFNB Race Teams in NYC

A helpful guide to the many WTFNB teams in New York City

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Everything I Learned from my First Year Racing Bikes in NYC
Road Racing, Guides Josh Hanson 5/5/25 Road Racing, Guides Josh Hanson 5/5/25

Everything I Learned from my First Year Racing Bikes in NYC

The NYC racing scene has a lot happening. If you’re new to it, it can be a bit overwhelming! I’m here to help you understand everything I wish I knew when moving to NYC.

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Six MTB Races We’re Looking Forward to in 2025
Racing, MTB, Guides Shane Ferro 2/26/25 Racing, MTB, Guides Shane Ferro 2/26/25

Six MTB Races We’re Looking Forward to in 2025

An overview of the mountain bike races we are most looking forward to in 2025.

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The 2025 TBD Road Race Calendar
Road Racing, Guides Leah Goldberg 1/16/25 Road Racing, Guides Leah Goldberg 1/16/25

The 2025 TBD Road Race Calendar

A look at some of the road events on our 2025 race calendar

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TBD's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Guides, Gear Leah Goldberg 12/2/24 Guides, Gear Leah Goldberg 12/2/24

TBD's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift

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Preparing your carbon rims for CX season.
Cyclocross, Gear, Guides James Reeder 9/5/24 Cyclocross, Gear, Guides James Reeder 9/5/24

Preparing your carbon rims for CX season.

In our latest gear guide, we look at carbon rim prep for cyclocross

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2024 CRCA Grant's Tomb Criterium Preview
Road Racing, Guides Corey W 6/19/24 Road Racing, Guides Corey W 6/19/24

2024 CRCA Grant's Tomb Criterium Preview

A look at one of New York City’s biggest bike races - the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium

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What should endurance athletes eat? We asked a Sports Dietitian!
Guides Barb Blakley Millott 6/12/24 Guides Barb Blakley Millott 6/12/24

What should endurance athletes eat? We asked a Sports Dietitian!

We interviewed a sports nutritionist to get her insight

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The 2024 Guide to NYC Bike Racing
Guides, Road Racing Lucia D 3/25/24 Guides, Road Racing Lucia D 3/25/24

The 2024 Guide to NYC Bike Racing

The comprehensive guide to racing in NYC updated for 2024.

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How To Join Your First Group Ride
Riding, Guides Lucia D 3/11/24 Riding, Guides Lucia D 3/11/24

How To Join Your First Group Ride

We answer some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your first group ride.

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How to Pin Your Race Number
Gear, Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/29/24 Gear, Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 2/29/24

How to Pin Your Race Number

Its that time of year: the definitive guide on how to pin your race number

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The Dark Art of Rotor Shimming
Guides, Gear Greg Marchand 1/3/24 Guides, Gear Greg Marchand 1/3/24

The Dark Art of Rotor Shimming

If you have multiple sets of wheels for your bike with disc brakes, I’m here to tell you that you could get more sleep if you shimmed your rotors.

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TBD's Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Guides, Gear Leah Goldberg 12/5/23 Guides, Gear Leah Goldberg 12/5/23

TBD's Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift

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Doris Diaries 6: The Basics of Bike Building
Gear, Guides Sasha Williams 10/2/23 Gear, Guides Sasha Williams 10/2/23

Doris Diaries 6: The Basics of Bike Building

In this article, Sasha talks about how to build a bike and shares some handy tips.

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Grant's Tomb Criterium Race Guide (2023)
Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 6/20/23 Guides, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 6/20/23

Grant's Tomb Criterium Race Guide (2023)

TBD’s updated guide to the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium

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TBD Team Poll: Our Favorite Chamois Creams
Guides, Gear Lucia D 5/5/23 Guides, Gear Lucia D 5/5/23

TBD Team Poll: Our Favorite Chamois Creams

A list of our favorite chamois creams to prevent chafing while riding and racing bikes.

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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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