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The New USA Cycling Upgrade Rules: What We Know and First Impressions
The New USA Cycling Upgrade Rules: What We Know and First Impressions

USA Cycling has made some big changes around upgrade requirements for 2020 - we look through the revisions and offer our first impressions

How to Start Racing Bikes
How to Start Racing Bikes

The latest TBD Journal Guide is officially live: our step by step guide to getting to the start line for your first bike race

The Complete Guide to Cyclocross in New York City
The Complete Guide to Cyclocross in New York City

Just in time for the end of CX season (whoops) we tossed together a compilation of resources for NYC based cyclocross racers

 

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The 2024 Guide to NYC Bike Racing
Lucia D
The 2024 Guide to NYC Bike Racing
Lucia D

The comprehensive guide to racing in NYC updated for 2024.

Lucia D
How To Join Your First Group Ride
Lucia D
How To Join Your First Group Ride
Lucia D

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

Lucia D
How to Pin Your Race Number
Matthew Vandivort
How to Pin Your Race Number
Matthew Vandivort

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

Matthew Vandivort
A Guide to Racing at Floyd Bennett Field
Shane Ferro
A Guide to Racing at Floyd Bennett Field
Shane Ferro

Three years after the last edition, the beloved weeknight series at an abandoned air strip in a far flung part of Brooklyn is finally back!

Shane Ferro
The Best Way to Attach a Race Timing Chip to Your Bike
Alvaro Soltero
The Best Way to Attach a Race Timing Chip to Your Bike
Alvaro Soltero

There’s only one way to look pro.

Alvaro Soltero
So You're Going to Do Your First CRCA Race
Shane Ferro
So You're Going to Do Your First CRCA Race
Shane Ferro

The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.

Shane Ferro
TBD Presents: So You Want to Race Cyclocross
Shane Ferro
TBD Presents: So You Want to Race Cyclocross
Shane Ferro

Cyclocross is absolutely the most fun bike racing experience you can have. Here’s what you’re going to need to get started.

Shane Ferro
So you’re going to do your first bike race
Shane Ferro
So you’re going to do your first bike race
Shane Ferro

The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.

Shane Ferro
How can I set up a trainer? Doris Diaries #5
sasha orlick
How can I set up a trainer? Doris Diaries #5
sasha orlick

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

sasha orlick
My S.O. Got a Gravel Bike! Plus, Tips for New Gravel Riders.
Liz M
My S.O. Got a Gravel Bike! Plus, Tips for New Gravel Riders.
Liz M

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

Liz M
The New USA Cycling Upgrade Rules: What We Know and First Impressions
Matthew Vandivort
The New USA Cycling Upgrade Rules: What We Know and First Impressions
Matthew Vandivort

USA Cycling has made some big changes around upgrade requirements for 2020 - we look through the revisions and offer our first impressions

Matthew Vandivort
How to Start Racing Bikes
Matthew Vandivort
How to Start Racing Bikes
Matthew Vandivort

The latest TBD Journal Guide is officially live: our step by step guide to getting to the start line for your first bike race

Matthew Vandivort
The Complete Guide to New York City Bike Racing
Matthew Vandivort
The Complete Guide to New York City Bike Racing
Matthew Vandivort

With a new season of NYC bike racing looming on the horizon we’re happy to introduce our latest guide: a complete overview of the New York City bike racing scene

Matthew Vandivort
The Complete Guide to Cyclocross in New York City
Matthew Vandivort
The Complete Guide to Cyclocross in New York City
Matthew Vandivort

Just in time for the end of CX season (whoops) we tossed together a compilation of resources for NYC based cyclocross racers

Matthew Vandivort
How to Pin Your Bike Race Number
Clay Jones
How to Pin Your Bike Race Number
Clay Jones

The definitive guide to the right and wrong way to pin your cycling race number

Clay Jones
Cyclist's Guide to Meal Preparation
Corey Morenz
Cyclist's Guide to Meal Preparation
Corey Morenz

To Be Determined's strength and bodybuilding expert Corey Morenz discusses tips for cyclists interested in healthy meal preparation. 

Corey Morenz
CRCA Race Clinic Info Session & Guide For New Racers
Daghan Perker
CRCA Race Clinic Info Session & Guide For New Racers
Daghan Perker

As part of the buildup to this weekend's CRCA New Rider Clinic the club hosted an information session at the Rapha Store. We were there as CRCA sub-team members provided a brief guide to racing in New York City. 

Daghan Perker

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