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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/30/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/30/26

NYC Road Racing by the numbers: What can we Conclude and our recommendations

We end our examination of NYC Road Racing with a summary of our findings, our conclusions and finally some recommendations and questions for the racing community

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/30/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/30/26

NYC Road Racing Part 4: Does the Women’s Peloton Show Signs for Hope?

Examining trends in NYC Women’s racing where we see more stability pre-and-post COVID, but also a concerning drop-off in 2026 participation

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/29/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/29/26

NYC Road Racing Part 3: What Does the Future Hold?

Our NYC Road Racing data analysis continues with a model of the future size of the racing community if current trends continue. Unfortunately the model shows continued declines.

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/28/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/28/26

Building the Race Calendar: How to Start and Run Your Own Grassroots CX Race

Please join our free “How to Start a Cyclocross Race” Zoom Session with two of the most experienced race promoters on the East Coast.

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/27/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/27/26

NYC Road Racing Part 2: The Racer Lifecycle

Moving beyond race level data, we dive into statistics around individual racers in NYC: how do they start racing and how long do they last in the scene

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/26/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/26/26

NYC Road Racing Part 1: The End of Weekday Racing and a Shrinking Event Calendar

Our deep dive into NYC road racing begins with a look at the race calendar and the significant losses in the number of races and race starters over the past seven years

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/26/26 Essays Matthew Vandivort 10/26/26

NYC Road Racing by the Numbers: participation, progression, and what it will take to stabilize our sport

Introducing an unprecedented look at the numbers underlying the NYC road racing scene including analysis on everything from the race calendar to new rider retention

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Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 10/21/26 Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 10/21/26

An Interview With Tom Mains: Part Two

Our interview with NYC race director Tom Mains continues with discussion of sponsorship, community leadership, and how to help grow the sport

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Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 10/15/26 Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 10/15/26

Road Director Diaries: An Interview with NYC’s biggest race Director

We sit down with Tom Mains to discuss how he got into cycling, the state of the sport, and changes to his race series. Stay tuned for part two on sponsorship, community leadership, and FBF next week.

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Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 7/20/26 Essays, Road Racing Matthew Vandivort 7/20/26

State of the Sport: NYC Bike Racing in 2026

A review of road racing registration trends in New York City

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Essays Sasha Williams 4/17/26 Essays Sasha Williams 4/17/26

Riding Postpartum: An Essay

Regaining fitness after having a baby can be a challenge. Described in this unconventionally written article is the story of my journey so far.

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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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Road Racing, Essays Matthew Vandivort 7/21/25 Road Racing, Essays Matthew Vandivort 7/21/25

Returning from a One Year Hiatus at Grant’s Tomb Crit

A return to racing at the Grant’s Tomb Criterium one year after a serious injury at the same race.

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Riding, Community, Essays Mitchell Napolitano 1/30/25 Riding, Community, Essays Mitchell Napolitano 1/30/25

Pedaling Through the Palisades

We joined a community meeting with the Pallisades Parks Conservancy to discuss important issues for cyclists

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Essays, Cyclocross Hannah Camhi 1/27/25 Essays, Cyclocross Hannah Camhi 1/27/25

Analyzing CX Registration Trends: PACX by the Numbers

Our State of the Sport Series returns with analysis of registration for the Pennsylvania CX Series

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Essays Matthew Vandivort 1/3/25 Essays Matthew Vandivort 1/3/25

New Year, New TBD Journal

Welcome to the new look To Be Determined Journal

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Essays, Cyclocross Lucia D 11/20/24 Essays, Cyclocross Lucia D 11/20/24

The TBD Newsletter: It's Finally Fall... I Think?

Welcome to the TBD Newsletter: Fall 2024 Edition

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Community, Cyclocross, Gravel, Essays Diane Akerman 11/18/24 Community, Cyclocross, Gravel, Essays Diane Akerman 11/18/24

Meet The To Be Developed Cycling Grant Recipients

We’re pleased to announce the first round of TBD Cycling Grant recipients

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new journal entry up on the blog: in praise of @eastoncrit, featuring an part one of a @photorhetoric gallery from an incredible day of crit racing in Easton, Pennsylvania. 

from the journal entry text also by @photorhetoric: It’s been tough w
A few quick hits from another incredible edition of @eastoncrit. Stay tuned for a full photo gallery from @photorhetoric up on the TBD Journal in a few days.
ACME Neutral Ground returns for year four with road + gravel routes, timed segments, food, demo bikes, and a well-earned post-ride beer. Don’t miss it.

- Saturday, June 6 
- Road: 72 miles | Gravel: 55 miles 
- Free expo 11AM–4PM featuri
“A well laid out training plan went in the bin after the Northeast got crushed with back to back snow storms. Was three outdoor mountain bike rides and time on Alpe du Zwift enough to finish Pisgah Stage Race?”

Today on the Journal @hlca
New entry on the journal from @lizlikesbikes: why its the perfect time to get a bike fit. Featuring our friends at @acmebicycleco including TBD's own @jameslmartin. Link to the full post in our bio and stories!
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

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