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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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Rides We Like: Route 29 New Jersey
Jun 11

Jun 11 Rides We Like: Route 29 New Jersey

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

The return of a smooth route 29 means the return of the old paceline efforts.

Essay: On the Time Trial Vacancy
Jun 7

Jun 7 Essay: On the Time Trial Vacancy

CJ Rudy
Essay

Reflecting on time trials past.

Rides We Like: Short Road
Jun 3

Jun 3 Rides We Like: Short Road

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

We go up Short Road.

Stops We Like: Early Bird Espresso & Mercantile
May 31

May 31 Stops We Like: Early Bird Espresso & Mercantile

CJ Rudy
Stops We Love

A new coffee shop located in Frenchtown is both functional and attractive for the cycling community.

Essay: On the Satire of Cycling
May 24

May 24 Essay: On the Satire of Cycling

CJ Rudy
Essay

Adam Samberg's Tour de Pharmacy could be the paradoxical reset button cycling needs.

Review: Great Divide Brewing Company’s Roadie Grapefruit Radler
May 20

May 20 Review: Great Divide Brewing Company’s Roadie Grapefruit Radler

CJ Rudy
Review

Post-ride summer hangouts just gained one more piece of gear.

Events: Finger Lake Circuit Race at Watkins Glen (Canceled)
May 15

May 15 Events: Finger Lake Circuit Race at Watkins Glen (Canceled)

CJ Rudy
Events

In 2017, it becomes much harder to race in the tire tracks of legendary motorsports drivers.

Stops We Love: Tabora Farms
May 11

May 11 Stops We Love: Tabora Farms

CJ Rudy
Stops We Love

We talk about the ultimate stop for fending off the dreaded bonk.

Events: Kitchen Road Criterium
May 7

May 7 Events: Kitchen Road Criterium

CJ Rudy
Events

Finally racing in the rain at Rodale Fitness Park.

Interviews: Bobby Lea
May 3

May 3 Interviews: Bobby Lea

CJ Rudy
Interviews

Three time Olympian and local cyclist Bobby Lea answers our questions.

Review: Shave Nation XL Chromium Oxide Bar
May 1

May 1 Review: Shave Nation XL Chromium Oxide Bar

CJ Rudy
Review

To be as aero/ slide ready/ massage ready/ trendy as possible, get stocked up now on an essential wet shaving product. 

Review: Ask A Pro: Deep Thoughts and Unreliable Advice From America’s Foremost Cycling Sage (Velo Press)
Apr 27

Apr 27 Review: Ask A Pro: Deep Thoughts and Unreliable Advice From America’s Foremost Cycling Sage (Velo Press)

CJ Rudy
Review, Books

Phil Gaimon answers the questions you've wanted to know about professional bike racing. 

Events: Daniel Harwi Memorial 30th Annual Lower Providence Spring Classic Criterium
Apr 25

Apr 25 Events: Daniel Harwi Memorial 30th Annual Lower Providence Spring Classic Criterium

CJ Rudy
Events

The copious amount of personal space in an early season criterium vanishes over the laps.

Events: Fleche Buffoon and Why You Should Do It
Apr 24

Apr 24 Events: Fleche Buffoon and Why You Should Do It

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

A tribute to going up, the Fleche Buffoon will give you a turn about the Delaware Valley.

Events: Tour of the Battenkill 2017 and Why You Should Do It   
Apr 19

Apr 19 Events: Tour of the Battenkill 2017 and Why You Should Do It  

CJ Rudy
Events, Anthem Sports

What do Schuylerville, NY; New Hope, PA; and the Bucks County cyclist have in common?

Events: Fools Classic 2017
Apr 16

Apr 16 Events: Fools Classic 2017

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

Which Kermesse spring event is harder: The Hell of Hunterdon or the Fools Classic?

Rides We Like: A Procrastination Met
Apr 8

Apr 8 Rides We Like: A Procrastination Met

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Here's what happens when procrastinated items are finally confronted.

Essay: On the Ambrosio Nemesis Replacement
Apr 6

Apr 6 Essay: On the Ambrosio Nemesis Replacement

CJ Rudy
Essay

In a race that focuses on tradition, struggles with innovation creep into the scene.

Rides We Like: A Fool’s Paradise (As They Say)
Apr 2

Apr 2 Rides We Like: A Fool’s Paradise (As They Say)

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

A few hours after the Tour of Flanders is the best time to hit a fast unpaved road.

Review: La Colombe Nizza Medium Roast
Mar 30

Mar 30 Review: La Colombe Nizza Medium Roast

CJ Rudy
Review, Coffee

If you plan to sacrifice a morning ride to watch the cobbled classics, better make sure you have good coffee to keep you company.

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