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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: Philadelphia Bike Expo (November 4 – 5)
Oct 27

Oct 27 Events: Philadelphia Bike Expo (November 4 – 5)

CJ Rudy
Events

To find your next bike with a soul, consider the Philadelphia Bike Expo, November 4-5.

Review: Belgian Boys Club Kwaremont/ BBC Club Jersey
Oct 25

Oct 25 Review: Belgian Boys Club Kwaremont/ BBC Club Jersey

CJ Rudy
Review

Both functional and fashionable, the Kwaremont/ Belgian Boys Club club jersey makes a statement whether you're in a group ride or sipped espressos at the coffee shop.

Events: Oktoberfest 2017
Oct 23

Oct 23 Events: Oktoberfest 2017

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

A fall classic that was nearly a solo ride turned into a rewarding experience.

Essay: On Off-Season Eating
Oct 17

Oct 17 Essay: On Off-Season Eating

CJ Rudy
Essay

This off-season, make an appointment with a registered dietician to help set you up for a successful 2018 race season.

Events: Adirondack Ultra Fondo 2018
Oct 10

Oct 10 Events: Adirondack Ultra Fondo 2018

CJ Rudy
Events

When riding 140 miles in one day is not enough, consider doubling the distance and adding competition.

Events: Kermesse Sport’s Oktoberfest Ride (And Why You Should Do It) 2017
Oct 5

Oct 5 Events: Kermesse Sport’s Oktoberfest Ride (And Why You Should Do It) 2017

CJ Rudy
Events

Kermesse Sport's Oktoberfest is your perfect bookend for the 2017 road season.

Events: Bicycling Magazine’s Fall Classic 2017
Oct 1

Oct 1 Events: Bicycling Magazine’s Fall Classic 2017

CJ Rudy
Events

With four distances from which to choose departing from the velodrome in Trexlertown, PA, Bicycling Magazine aims to please cyclists of every ability.

Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter Three: The Catskills’ Devil’s Kitchen
Sep 28

Sep 28 Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter Three: The Catskills’ Devil’s Kitchen

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

The expected ninety-degree heat altered our ride around the Catskills. Yet we still went up Devil's Kitchen.

Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter Two: Whiteface Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway
Sep 27

Sep 27 Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter Two: Whiteface Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

An eight-mile climb that averages eight percent sounds just like Alpe d'Huez featured in the Tour de France. Actually it's Whiteface Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway in Upstate New York. 

Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter One: Lake George
Sep 25

Sep 25 Rides We Like: Upstate New York – Chapter One: Lake George

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Seven of us headed Upstate New York to look for prime cycling territory. This was day one.

Review: Mad Alchemy Woodsman Shave Soap
Sep 20

Sep 20 Review: Mad Alchemy Woodsman Shave Soap

CJ Rudy
Review

The Mad Alchemy vegan shave soap is a strong contender in a field of wet shave craft soaps.

Being There: The Lenape Scorcher 2017
Sep 14

Sep 14 Being There: The Lenape Scorcher 2017

CJ Rudy
Being There, Bucks County Classic

Rides over a century in age are remounted and ridden on the streets of Doylestown.

Being There: Thompson Bucks County Classic 2017 Doylestown Health Women’s Pro 1/2 Race
Sep 13

Sep 13 Being There: Thompson Bucks County Classic 2017 Doylestown Health Women’s Pro 1/2 Race

CJ Rudy
Being There, Bucks County Classic

The Doylestown Health women's pro 1/2 race saw a larger field for 2017. There are hopes for next year's field to be even bigger.

Being There: Thompson Bucks County Classic 2017
Sep 12

Sep 12 Being There: Thompson Bucks County Classic 2017

CJ Rudy
Being There, Bucks County Classic

The criterium racer is the horsepower heavy USAC Silver Crown race car on a small course.

Events: Bucks County Classic Amateur 2/3 Race
Sep 11

Sep 11 Events: Bucks County Classic Amateur 2/3 Race

CJ Rudy
Events, Bucks County Classic

The season ending crit party charges into Doylestown, starting with the amateur category 2/3 race.

Review: Mad Alchemy Ultimate Shave Cream
Sep 9

Sep 9 Review: Mad Alchemy Ultimate Shave Cream

CJ Rudy
Review

This should be the go-to shave cream for any cyclist who lives out of a travel bag.

Review: Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Drink Mix Strawberries & Passion Fruit   
Sep 7

Sep 7 Review: Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Drink Mix Strawberries & Passion Fruit  

CJ Rudy
Review

Some hydration solutions paradoxically turn you off to hydrating. We test out Skratch's new stuff and find the opposite.

Rides We Like: Back to the Thursday Night Thunder Route
Sep 4

Sep 4 Rides We Like: Back to the Thursday Night Thunder Route

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

With nine fast riders rolling into the meeting spot, we all decided to drop bombs on each other.

Rides We Like: The Funny Farm Reference
Aug 27

Aug 27 Rides We Like: The Funny Farm Reference

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Visiting a newly damaged covered bridge near Pipersville, Pennsylvania.

Events: The Bucks County Classic 2017
Aug 22

Aug 22 Events: The Bucks County Classic 2017

CJ Rudy
Events, Bucks County Classic

September 10th is quickly approaching. Be sure to be in Doylestown, PA, for the myriad of cycling events around the Doylestown Arts Festival.

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