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A look inside one of the longest running and most unique weekly race series on the East Coast: Fifth Street Cross
New York’s biggest road race is upon us - what does it say about road racing post-COVID?
Our Race Director Diaries series changes gears slightly as long-time New York City based race director weighs in on the lack of diversity in the role
The CRCA Open Race calendar comes to a conclusion with a day of fast - and longer than expected - day of racing at the Mengoni Grand Prix, reminding us that even when things don’t go to plan they can still be pretty great.
TBD’s Matthew Vandivort, who also serves as CRCA Director of Open Racing, gives a behind the scenes look at the Grant’s Tomb Criterium
Registration is now open for the biggest race in New York City and we have a peak at some of the early registration trends
Looking back at the 2018 edition of the CRCA Grant's Tomb Criterium and all of the hard work that went into the race behind the scenes.
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A look inside one of the longest running and most unique weekly race series on the East Coast: Fifth Street Cross
We chatted with the folks behind the event to try to get some insider knowledge on how the race came to be, and any pro-tips on the course.
Liz reflects on her many years race directing New York City’s biggest criterium
New York’s biggest road race is upon us - what does it say about road racing post-COVID?
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.
New York City gets a new bike race, at a new venue with the World’s Fair race at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
We interview the person responsible for insuring the 12-race Central Park Club Series happened this year: CRCA Vice President of Racing Kevin Hsieh.
Our Race Director Diaries series changes gears slightly as long-time New York City based race director weighs in on the lack of diversity in the role
The CRCA Open Race calendar comes to a conclusion with a day of fast - and longer than expected - day of racing at the Mengoni Grand Prix, reminding us that even when things don’t go to plan they can still be pretty great.
A look at what will likely be another record setting day in Central Park
Looking back at the 2019 Dave Jordan Central Park Classic with a simple question that can have different connotations
In our latest Race Director Diaries we take a look at the biggest race of the year in New York City’s Central Park
I was the Race Director for Bear this year, and let me tell you: it’s a hard job, but a job worth doing.
Looking back at a challenging day at the Bear Mountain Classic, for reasons that had nothing to do with the actual racing
An inside look at what it is like for your first race director experience to take place in an all day downpour
Counting down the days until Bear Mountain Classic registration closes while monitoring a significant financial gap
Before signing off from Journal entries to focus on final prep for this weekend’s race, we take one last look at registration trends for the Zach Koop Memorial Crit at Orchard Beach
A look inside registration trends for the Zach Koop Memorial Crit at Orchard Beach
The CRCA Bear Mountain Classic presents the opportunity for multiple approaches to a bike race. We look at three of them from the 2018 edition.
A detailed look at the budgeting process for one of New York City’s largest cycling events, the upcoming Zach Koop Memorial Criterium at Orchard Beach
The very challenging task of budgeting for the upcoming CRCA Bear Mountain Classic
TBD’s Matthew Vandivort, who also serves as CRCA Director of Open Racing, gives a behind the scenes look at the Grant’s Tomb Criterium
With just a few days until the 2019 CRCA Grant’s Tomb Criterium we take a look at the people involved behind the scenes
In our latest Race Director Diaries journal entry we’re taking an updated look at Grant’s Tomb Criterium registration
Registration is now open for the biggest race in New York City and we have a peak at some of the early registration trends
Looking back at the 2018 edition of the CRCA Grant's Tomb Criterium and all of the hard work that went into the race behind the scenes.
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The longstanding Tuesday night race series at FBF in Brooklyn needs your help