To BE DETERMINED JOURNAL
This Weekend: New York City Bike Racing Clinic
Get an introduction to New York City bike racing at this weekend’s CRCA race in Central Park
Waxed Chains For The Lazy
A lazy person’s guide to getting and maintaining a waxed chain.
It’s Time to Wax Your Chain
We have (mostly) converted to waxing our chains, here is why and how
The 2024 Guide to NYC Bike Racing
The comprehensive guide to racing in NYC updated for 2024.
How To Join Your First Group Ride
We answer some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your first group ride.
How to Pin Your Race Number
Its that time of year: the definitive guide on how to pin your race number
How to Pack Your Bike For Travel
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.
How to Get Your Confidence Back After a Hard Fall
Hannah writes about recovering from a bad fall on the bike
A Guide to Racing at Floyd Bennett Field
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!
The Best Way to Attach a Race Timing Chip to Your Bike
There’s only one way to look pro.
So You're Going to Do Your First CRCA Race
The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.
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.
So you’re going to do your first bike race
The bike boom is on, and if you’re partaking in your first bike race, particularly in Central Park, we have tips.
How can I set up a trainer? Doris Diaries #5
A look at TBD’s various indoor trainer setups, from NYC to Colorado, and a few tips from the team
My S.O. Got a Gravel Bike! Plus, Tips for New Gravel Riders.
Our tip for new gravel riders, plus Liz’s experience introducing her S.O. to the joys of gravel riding
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
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 New York City Bike Racing
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