Matthew Vandivort 10/28/26 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.

Matthew Vandivort 10/21/26 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

Matthew Vandivort 10/15/26 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.

Diane Akerman 5/17/23 Diane Akerman 5/17/23

Preserving a 30-year legacy of Brooklyn Bike Racing at FBF

The longstanding Tuesday night race series at FBF in Brooklyn needs your help

Matthew Vandivort 12/12/22 Matthew Vandivort 12/12/22

Inside A Successful Weekly Race Series: Fifth Street CX

A look inside one of the longest running and most unique weekly race series on the East Coast: Fifth Street Cross

Lucia D 10/26/22 Lucia D 10/26/22

Croton Cross Preview and Race Director Interview

We chatted with the folks behind the event to try to get some insider knowledge on how the race came to be, and any pro-tips on the course.

Liz M 8/3/22 Liz M 8/3/22

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

Matthew Vandivort 5/1/22 Matthew Vandivort 5/1/22

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?

Matthew Vandivort 8/26/21 Matthew Vandivort 8/26/21

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.

Matthew Vandivort 5/24/21 Matthew Vandivort 5/24/21

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

Matthew Vandivort 9/22/19 Matthew Vandivort 9/22/19

Interview with Central Park Race Director Kevin Hsieh

We interview the person responsible for insuring the 12-race Central Park Club Series happened this year: CRCA Vice President of Racing Kevin Hsieh.

Liz M 7/14/19 Liz M 7/14/19

Behind the Clipboard: A Call for More Diverse Race Directors

Our Race Director Diaries series changes gears slightly as long-time New York City based race director weighs in on the lack of diversity in the role

Matthew Vandivort 7/1/19 Matthew Vandivort 7/1/19

Mengoni Grand Prix 2019: Perfect is the Enemy of Good

The CRCA Open Race calendar comes to a conclusion with a day of fast - and longer than expected - day of racing at the Mengoni Grand Prix, reminding us that even when things don’t go to plan they can still be pretty great.