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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
State of the Sport: NYC Bike Racing in 2026
A review of road racing registration trends in New York City
Analyzing CX Registration Trends: PACX by the Numbers
Our State of the Sport Series returns with analysis of registration for the Pennsylvania CX Series
State of the Sport: Road Isn't Dead, It Just Needs Perfect Weather
Race registration trends at New York City’s last road race - the Bear Mountain Spring Classic
State of the Sport: The Cat 4/5 Podium
Assessing the state of women’s racing via the Women’s 4/5 podium in NYC
Ode to the Fast Kids: Shark River Devo
We sit down with one of the NY-tri state area’s premium junior development programs
Preserving a 30-year legacy of Brooklyn Bike Racing at FBF
The longstanding Tuesday night race series at FBF in Brooklyn needs your help
What Does NYC's Biggest Bike Race Tell us about the State of the Sport?
A detailed look at registration for the 2022 Grant’s Tomb Criterium, how it compares to pre-pandemic editions, and what it suggests about the future of bike racing
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
The State of Central Park Racing in 2022
We dive into the latest NYC race registration data to assess the State of post-pandemic Road Racing in the region
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?