Race Guides
The TBD Journal is home to a plethora of guides, from group riding to racing to Gear. A few reference points to get started:
Our guide to the CRCA Women’s Development Series in Central Park
CRCA has opened membership for 2025 and we have a handy guide to joining one of the country’s oldest and largest cycling clubs
A look at some of the road events on our 2025 race calendar
This is it, the 2024 cyclocross season is coming to a close with one of the best events of the year
TBD’s official weekend forecast for a huge weekend of cyclocross at RRFCX
Checking out the best dinosaur themed cyclocross race on the East Coast
Now that we’ve shaken off all the dust that accumulated on our cross bikes and replaced it with some real dust (boy, it has been hot), it means it’s time for one of the best CX weekends of the year, the third race of the USCX series: Charm City Cyclocross in Baltimore.
Another week of CX coming up at Carpenter CX
It is an omnium weekend for CX on the East Coast and us such we have our second Weekend Forecast for the week covering Pineapple Crush CX
The PACX season kicks off this weekend with Whirlybird CX on Saturday, at the new venue, Twining Valley Park.
A look at one of New York City’s biggest bike races - the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium
One of the biggest and best cyclocross races on the East Coast is here: Noho CX in Northampton Mass
Get ready for one of NYC’s few ‘local’ races: this weekend’s Croton Cross
The weather looks great, but we would be remiss to talk about hangs at Charm City without acknowledging our friends who won’t be at this race because the UCI has chosen fear and transphobia over true fairness and inclusion.
There’s a new promoter this year, but the venue and course previously known as Nittany is back for 2023 as Sturdy Cross at the Velodrome.
Cyclocross has arrived in the New York tri-state area and its kicking off with Bubblecross, one of our favorite races of the entire season
TBD’s updated guide to the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium
One of New York’s biggest gravel events is this weekend and TBD has your guide
NYC’s last, best, road race is this weekend: the CRCA Bear Mountain Classic
We’re back for a preview of one of the oldest (and best) CX races on the East Coast
Previewing one of New York City’s favorite ‘local’ CX races
Most of the team’s first big UCI weekend of cross season is finally here, and we couldn’t pick a better race than Charm City CX in Baltimore.
In contrast to last weekend’s mudfest at Pineapple Cross, Bubble is shaping up to be warm and dry, with extremely pleasant vibes for spectating under a tent and a possible need for an ice sock for those racing after 11am.
Prepare for one of NYC’s biggest races of the year with our guide to the Grant’s Tomb Criterium
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!
Our guide to the biggest road race of the year in New York City: The CRCA Bear Mountain Classic
Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross will be the last big UCI event here on the East Coast and one that should not be missed.
Some of the best races of the cyclocross season are still to come. Cullen gives his forecast for one of TBD’s favorites: Northampton International Cyclocross and what you can expect for this upcoming weekend.
Rogier introduces the 2025 season for Prospect Park bike racing, one of the highlights of the NYC scene
Our guide to the CRCA Women’s Development Series in Central Park
CRCA has opened membership for 2025 and we have a handy guide to joining one of the country’s oldest and largest cycling clubs
Get an introduction to New York City bike racing at this weekend’s CRCA race in Central Park
Its that time of year: the definitive guide on how to pin your race number
Hannah writes about recovering from a bad fall on the bike
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!
There’s only one way to look pro.
If you lack the experience and racing instincts that come from it, I have some tips for you. These may or may not work for you, but hopefully you will get the idea and figure out what works best for you.
The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.
Cyclocross is absolutely the most fun bike racing experience you can have. Here’s what you’re going to need to get started.
The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.
Our guide to Zwift racing, by a Zwift national champion
A look at TBD’s various indoor trainer setups, from NYC to Colorado, and a few tips from the team
USA Cycling has made some big changes around upgrade requirements for 2020 - we look through the revisions and offer our first impressions
The latest TBD Journal Guide is officially live: our step by step guide to getting to the start line for your first bike race
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
Just in time for the end of CX season (whoops) we tossed together a compilation of resources for NYC based cyclocross racers
The definitive guide to the right and wrong way to pin your cycling race number
To Be Determined's strength and bodybuilding expert Corey Morenz discusses tips for cyclists interested in healthy meal preparation.
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.
With the 2025 race season already under way in NYC, we take a look at all of the events on the TBD Race Calendar for March 2025
Rogier introduces the 2025 season for Prospect Park bike racing, one of the highlights of the NYC scene
An overview of the mountain bike races we are most looking forward to in 2025.
Our community group rides are returning for 2025
A look at some of the road events on our 2025 race calendar
As we reach the height of the 2022 road season we take a look at the TBD Race Calendar for July
A new year and a new season for East Coast bike racing. With lots of (likely very cold) racing on offer
The TBD Race Calendar for November: lots of cross racing, and one last road race in Prospect Park
After more than a year the TBD Race Calendar is back in action and taking a look at all of the Northeast bike racing in the October
Get ready for those cold, dark and early mornings because bike racing is coming to New York City starting this weekend
Our crowdsourced listing of East Coast events is officially up and running - take an initial look at the 2020 TBD Race Calendar, which has a few surprises in store.
With the 2020 season approaching, a look at all of the gravel in store for To Be Determined in the year to come, from SBT GRVL to Dirty Kanza
The To Be Determined Race Calendar selection of road events is dwindling drastically over the coming weeks as cyclocross has officially arrived on the East Coast
The To Be Determined Race Calendar is in the last gasp of the 2019 road season, but with plenty of options left for tarmac racing before the calendar officially shifts to fall and cyclocross season
A brief summary of all of the racing to be had in and around New York City in July, as excerpted from the To Be Determined Race Calendar
Summer is officially here and with its arrival we have a look at the TBD Race Calendar for June
As summer rapidly approaches there is a busy month of racing coming up in and around New York City. We take a look at everything in store for May.
Believe it or not racing is almost here. The good news is that we have the TBD Race Calendar fired up and ready to go for the season ahead.
It’s that time: a look at the month of November on the To Be Determined Race Calendar featuring plenty of CX races
As a new month arrives cyclocross season on the East Coast is rapidly approaching the sweet spot with a lot of UCI racing in the coming weeks.
Cyclocross has finally arrived and the road season is officially over, leading to a major transition in the upcoming month for the TBD Race Calendar
Burnout may be increasing as the 2018 road season reaches its final phase but there is still a very busy month of racing on tap for the August edition of the TBD Race Calendar
All of the racing, with all of the heat, on the TBD Calendar for July including Intelligentsia Cup in Chicago and the Tour de Fort Lee in New Jersey
Summer racing is here and there is an especially busy month of racing ahead in June
Better late than never, a look at racing in and around New York City in the month of May
As we approach the busiest stretch of the NYC race calendar, a look at what is ahead for April 2018
A look at some of our favorite upcoming events that feature on the TBD Race Calendar for March 2018.
It's been a long and hard cyclocross season. But for those carrying-on this weekend's NBX Gran Prix of Cyclocross is one of our favorite races of the season
Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift
Our latest tips for keeping your cycling shoes ready to go through a season of racing
In our latest gear guide, we look at carbon rim prep for cyclocross
How to judge when your chain needs a re-wax
Welcome to the first edition of Tire Tech Tuesday, where I’ll be waxing poetic about the many updates in modern bicycle tire technology. This week I’m reflecting on my year spent riding Reserve’s Fillmore valves for tubeless tires.
A lazy person’s guide to getting and maintaining a waxed chain.
We have (mostly) converted to waxing our chains, here is why and how
A major upgrade for a Moots gravel bike
Its that time of year: the definitive guide on how to pin your race number
A few bits of cycling gear that improves my life - from quick links to cutters
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.
Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift
A list of our favorite chamois creams to prevent chafing while riding and racing bikes.
With practice and lots of photo documentation, I’ve found a system that works pretty well. It may be a little less convenient than renting a bike at your destination, but nothing beats riding your own bike on new roads.
If you’re going to wear white cycling shoes, this is how to ensure they stay white
In the past year, though, I’ve traveled with my bike three times – to New Mexico, California, and now Italy. And it’s forced me to learn, surely for the better, a few things about how my bike works and how to get it from A to B. So here are a few things to know.
So you’ve decided you want to race on tubular tires for cyclocross. We prepared a handy guide with input across TBD with our best practices for gluing tubs specifically for cyclocross, so you’ll never roll a tubular tire again.
Twelve months with all of the highs and lows of going with tubeless tires
Our checklist for getting your bike ready for spring riding
TBD’s guide to layering on the bike for comfort in every kind of weather.
Doris Diaries are back as Sasha explains her detailed process for repairing frame paint chips.
We’re running tubeless for Cross, Road, and Gravel this year, and so should you. It’s easier than ever to get it right – follow our five commandments and step-by-step guide.
A modest proposal from Clay: consider building your next bicycle.
The Ten Best Cyclocross Tires – you won’t believe Tire 7! This post has been optimized for SEO, but it’s actually pretty good on its own merits. Like, comment, subscribe!
We have an unfortunate amount of experience riding in cold temperatures. This list of the best winter cycling apparel covers the best winter cycling kit that we use
A detailed look at building a handheld compressor for cyclocross (and other) purposes
A comprehensive packing list for cyclocross racing: with another race weekend looming here is what we’re packing
The definitive guide to the right and wrong way to pin your cycling race number
Some of the lessons learned and gear used in our prior 'Bikepacking NYC' series
Our guide to one of the best long rides from New York City: the 9W route to Bear Mountain
A guide to some of the country's best mountain biking in Durango, Colorado
For those who have time off during the holidays, are looking to spend time with family outside (or avoid them), or are just newly trail-curious, TBD presents the Twelve Trails of Christmas—a dozen of our favorite trail systems within an hour(ish) from New York City.
Alvaro recounts some of his favorite riding during a winter partly spent in Puerto Rico
Steph’s guide to the Central Connecticut Gravel Loop featuring Barkhamstead Reservoir, Lake McDonough, Nepaug Reservoir, Tunxis State Forest, and Satan's Kingdom Recreational Area
The C&O Tow Path was created to bypass Great Falls and now exists as a recreational trail. You’ll find the canal teaming with geese, ducks, and turtles with the occasional muskrat or heron.
Although this wasn’t my first trip to Tucson, it was the first trip where I felt like I really got to know the city. Naturally, I had to spread the love with TBD’s loyal readers. So, read on for some Tucson tips!
I hope with some helpful guides, we here at TBD can convince you that my hometown trails are certainly worth a visit.
A guide to NYC’s beloved Old Croton Aqueduct or the OCA trail.
Katonah is a hidden gem for New York City cyclists, and now with Acme Bicycles Katonah it is the perfect launching point for cycling in Westchester
To Be Determined f/b MDC heads to Asheville for a weekend of MTB’s
Our guide to Kingdom Trails Mountain Biking in Burke, Vermont, full of on and off the bike tips
Taking advantage of some of the lesser known mountain bike trails just outside New York City
The new bike lane over the Tappan Zee Bridge opens up a wealth of fabulous new cycling routes from New York City
Mitchell checks in with some of his favorite riding routes in the mountains of Western North Carolina
A throwback post! With Fall comes peak foliage peeping, crisp yet still warm temps, and apple cider donuts! It’s the perfect time to ride a local favorite dirt-forward route.
In our latest feature on ‘Our Favorite Rides,’ Matt recounts a very special day on the bike in the Italian mountains
We have a new favorite climb in the South Bay: the long, steep road to Mount Umunuhm
TBD's Ted Teyber on one of the classic MTB rides with options for all abilities near his hometown in LA.
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An overview of the mountain bike races we are most looking forward to in 2025.
A look at some of the road events on our 2025 race calendar
Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift
In our latest gear guide, we look at carbon rim prep for cyclocross
A look at one of New York City’s biggest bike races - the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium
We interviewed a sports nutritionist to get her insight
Its that time of year: the definitive guide on how to pin your race number
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.
Here we go, some of our favorite gear from the year that was, some of which may make a perfect gift
In this article, Sasha talks about how to build a bike and shares some handy tips.
TBD’s updated guide to the CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium
A list of our favorite chamois creams to prevent chafing while riding and racing bikes.
One of the best race series anywhere in the country is back with the first full season of racing in more than two years.
Although this wasn’t my first trip to Tucson, it was the first trip where I felt like I really got to know the city. Naturally, I had to spread the love with TBD’s loyal readers. So, read on for some Tucson tips!
I hope with some helpful guides, we here at TBD can convince you that my hometown trails are certainly worth a visit.
Everything you ever needed to know about racing cyclocross in NYC.
A guide to NYC’s beloved Old Croton Aqueduct or the OCA trail.
It’s my favorite time of year. It’s August and it seems like the really unbearable part of the summer heat is behind us. There’s still road racing to be had, but for those of us who gravitate off the road see the best season yet to come: cyclocross.
Prepare for one of NYC’s biggest races of the year with our guide to the Grant’s Tomb Criterium
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!
There’s only one way to look pro.
If you lack the experience and racing instincts that come from it, I have some tips for you. These may or may not work for you, but hopefully you will get the idea and figure out what works best for you.
The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.
One of the best race series anywhere in the country is back with the first full season of racing in more than two years
If you’re going to wear white cycling shoes, this is how to ensure they stay white
An overview of the mountain bike races we are most looking forward to in 2025.