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GMSR 2021: Stage Racing in the Mountains of Vermont
The 2021 edition of GMSR fulfilled its promise with plenty of fast and challenging racing.
A Field Guide to Racing Incorrectly: How Not To Race GMSR As Your First Ever Race
GMSR is the hardest stage race on the East Coast. And it was Ben’s first ever road race.
Weekend Forecast: Whirlybird CX
This weekend is the Pennsylvania CX season opener, Whirlybird CX in Bryn Athen, PA. It’s a fan favorite of ours that tends to get a critical mass of people out, so no matter the course or the weather it ends up being a good time.
One of our favorite NYC Gravel Rides: Bike to Brew
Bike to Brew turned into one of our favorite days on the bike this summer. The story of our ride from NYC to Athletic Brewing.
CX Hangover: Hydra Cross 2021
Somehow I convinced Lucia, as well as our friends from KruisCX Diane and Elizabeth, to join me at Hydra Cross—a one-day race in Massachusetts three hours away. We had a nice overnight on Saturday and were able to spend all day Sunday the best way I know how: hanging out in a field with a bunch of friends. Even though I see the people I went to the race with frequently, even during Covid, somehow laying on a blanket with them on the grass just made me feel a special kind of nice. Despite the rain.
Weekend Forecast: Hydra Cross
TBD is headed up to Hydra Cross in Holyoke, Mass this weekend for the first test of our legs this season. If you’re coming, here’s what the situation is looking like.
The Highs (And Lows) of Central Park BIke Racing: DJCPC 2021
A look back at the biggest race of the 2021 Central Park race season at the CRCA Dave Jordan Central Park Classic
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.
Gear Guide: How to Travel With Your Bike
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.
Race Recap: Road Season Is Winding Down in Brooklyn
As we enter the final weeks of a most unexpected road season the squad heads to Brooklyn for the Lucarelli & Castaldi series finale.
How To Glue Tubular Tires for Cyclocross: A TBD Guide
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.
NYC Cyclocross Practice: 2021 Edition
NYC’s vibrant cyclocross scene is back in action at Wednesday night CX practice
TBD Presents: So You Want to Race Cyclocross
Cyclocross is absolutely the most fun bike racing experience you can have. Here’s what you’re going to need to get started.
Cross is Coming: TBD CX Camp Edition
After such a long break from cyclocross racing, the whole team was both excited to get back into it and ready for a tune up so in early August we headed out to East Hamptons to recreate some of the magic of our 2019 CX camp.
All the Bikes TBD Will Be Riding at SBT GRVL 2021
The team is taking on SBT GRVL, one of the biggest gravel grinder races in the country, this weekend. These are the bikes that we’re riding.
The TBD Gravel Guide: Steamboat and SBT GRVL Edition
Your guide to everything Steamboat and SBT Gravel - logistics, food, and of course bikes.
Bike Racing in Brooklyn: Lucarelli & Castaldi Race 3
Thoughts and photos from the Lucarelli and Castaldi Cup on August 7th, 2021. 6th place in the field sprint. Cullen had to carry his bike home on a Citi bike.
The Best Race Venue in NYC?
A fast day of racing at one of the best venues for bike racing in NYC.