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Known for riding off the front of group rides only to be caught in the first mile, we got back on a road bike and realized he must win the Donut Derby at least once in his life. Regularly pledging we’re "not climbers," we can be found as a regular attendee of Trexlertown's Thursday Night Training Criterium or sitting on the couch watching Paris-Roubaix reruns. We have been constant riders of the Hell of Hunterdon in New Jersey and raced the Tour of the Battenkill.

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Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2017
Mar 26

Mar 26 Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2017

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sports

The Hell of Hunterdon delivers yet again as the premiere mid Atlantic spring classic for those searching for gravel.

Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2017 Prep
Mar 24

Mar 24 Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2017 Prep

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

The starting line of the 2017 cycling season commences tomorrow.

Review: Long Rifle Soap Co. Tallow Shave Soap and Bar Soap
Mar 19

Mar 19 Review: Long Rifle Soap Co. Tallow Shave Soap and Bar Soap

CJ Rudy
Review

Products that help with gritty spring riding can make an enjoyable addition to weekend experiences.

Rides We Like: Through a Blizzard
Mar 15

Mar 15 Rides We Like: Through a Blizzard

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

I couldn't make it to work today by car with all this snow, so I got on my bike and rolled around.

Essay: On the Wheel in the Sky
Mar 11

Mar 11 Essay: On the Wheel in the Sky

CJ Rudy
Essay

With conditions aligning in the favor of criterium racing, now would be a good time to bring the sport to the front page.

Review: Believe Training Journal by Velopress
Mar 7

Mar 7 Review: Believe Training Journal by Velopress

CJ Rudy
Review, Books

In the digital age, an athletic journal still possesses the ability to make progress.

Review: The Sufferfest App
Mar 2

Mar 2 Review: The Sufferfest App

CJ Rudy
Review

If you're looking for speed ten weeks from now, start this app today. 

Events: Kermesse Sport’s Sourland Semi-Classic 2017
Feb 27

Feb 27 Events: Kermesse Sport’s Sourland Semi-Classic 2017

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

Let the 2017 Spring Classics begin!

Events: Doylestown Bike Works - Goldsprints Championship
Feb 21

Feb 21 Events: Doylestown Bike Works - Goldsprints Championship

CJ Rudy
Events

For a second year in a row, Doylestown Bike Works sponsored an event that makes fifteen seconds feel like an eternity.

Review: CycleOps H2 Direct Drive Trainer
Feb 20

Feb 20 Review: CycleOps H2 Direct Drive Trainer

CJ Rudy
Review

This trainer does something no other trainer has done before: It makes riding indoors exciting.

 Rides We Like: Hell of Hunterdon Recon
Feb 18

Feb 18 Rides We Like: Hell of Hunterdon Recon

CJ Rudy
Hell of Hunterdon, Rides We Like, Kermesse Sport

Taking advantage of a spring-like winter day means searching for Hell of Hunterdon segments.

Review: Curbar Long Sleeve Puncheur Jersey
Feb 16

Feb 16 Review: Curbar Long Sleeve Puncheur Jersey

CJ Rudy
Review: Belgian Boys Club Koppenberg Jersey
Feb 12

Feb 12 Review: Belgian Boys Club Koppenberg Jersey

CJ Rudy
Review

Snow on the ground, snow melt puddles on the road, it seemed perfect Spring Classics weather to try out the new Koppenberg jersey from Belgian Boys Club.

Events: Saving the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic
Feb 7

Feb 7 Events: Saving the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic

CJ Rudy
Events, Philly Int'l Championship

One click could amount to a movement to save the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic

Rides We Like: The Overlooked Gravel Roads of Bucks County
Feb 6

Feb 6 Rides We Like: The Overlooked Gravel Roads of Bucks County

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

In the company of some peaceful Bucks County gravel roads that have fought off sealant for decades.

Essay: On Escapism and the 200th Post
Feb 2

Feb 2 Essay: On Escapism and the 200th Post

CJ Rudy
Essay

We discuss the concept of escapism for our 200th post.

Review: Rapha Winter Hat (Cap)
Jan 31

Jan 31 Review: Rapha Winter Hat (Cap)

CJ Rudy
Review

We finally found a winter hat that keeps the ears warm and out of the cold wind.

Review: Belgian Boys Club Eddy Warmers
Jan 29

Jan 29 Review: Belgian Boys Club Eddy Warmers

CJ Rudy
Review

We took our Belgian Boys Club Eddy warmers out into cold, windy, and cloudy conditions. We came back just as toasty as when we left.

Rides We Like: Dogwood Lane
Jan 22

Jan 22 Rides We Like: Dogwood Lane

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like
Events: Kermesse Sport’s 2017 Monument Season
Jan 21

Jan 21 Events: Kermesse Sport’s 2017 Monument Season

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

On January 25, Kermesse Sports opens registration for the 2017 Spring Classic season.

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