Hell of Hunterdon and a Better form of Bikes
We take a first time look at the Hell of Hunterdon, an early spring mass-start and mixed surface ride through New Jersey
The Bear Mountain Classic Pricing Conundrum
The very challenging task of budgeting for the upcoming CRCA Bear Mountain Classic
Grant's Tomb Criterium: The Latest Registration Trends
In our latest Race Director Diaries journal entry we’re taking an updated look at Grant’s Tomb Criterium registration
The Abbreviated Lifecycle of a Bike Racer
Two years later we circle back to our original ‘Demographics of Cycling’ piece and look at the latest data on the abbreviated lifecycle of a NYC bike racer.
An Early Look at Grant's Tomb Criterium Registration Trends
Registration is now open for the biggest race in New York City and we have a peak at some of the early registration trends
The NYC Race Official Shortage: The Update
Has the shortage of USAC officials that we warned was threatening to cancel races way back in 2017 improved?
State of the Sport: Racing in 2018
A brief look at the State of the Sport of Cycling in the USA as we compile some of our personal experiences into semi-cohesive thoughts on bike racing
How is the CRCA Grant's Tomb Criterium Shaping Up?
With the biggest race in New York City less than two weeks away we worked with CRCA to look at how registration is shaping up for the Grant's Tomb Criterium.
NYC Transit Hierarchy
A reminder of where cyclists (and pedestrians) stand in the NYC Transit Hierarchy courtesy of State Senator Marty Golden.
Everyday Terror
Thoughts on the state of being a pedestrian or cyclist in New York City
Who Cares About Upgrades: The Update
Lucia D is back with a follow-up to here prior article, "Who Cares About Upgrades Anyway?" and it contains good news about changes to the East Coast cyclocross scene.
Who Cares About Upgrades Anyway?
After catching wind of a vibrant online dialogue we asked local racer and NYSBRA representative Lucia Deng to compile her thoughts on the challenges and fixes associated with cyclocross upgrades for women racing on the East Coast.
The NYC Race Official Shortage
Former CRCA President and current NYSBRA Board Member Liz Marcello details another important challenge facing NYC racing: a shortage of USAC officials.
The Demographics of Cycling
We take a deep dive into the demographics and trends of categorized racing, providing a look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the state of the sport.
Are Bike Races Broken?
With rising costs and declining registration many bike races are facing an uphill road. As a former race director Matthew Vandivort asks "Are Bike Races Broken?"