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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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Essay: On the 2012 Hell of Hunterdon
Mar 15

Mar 15 Essay: On the 2012 Hell of Hunterdon

CJ Rudy
Essay

It's been more than five years; we feel enough time has passed to reflect on a truly gutsy day out.

Review: Nixfrixshun Ultimate Chain Lube
Mar 13

Mar 13 Review: Nixfrixshun Ultimate Chain Lube

CJ Rudy
Review

Finally we locate a viscous, dependable chain lube, and we only had to look to the state next door.

Essay: On the Clarkson Comment
Mar 9

Mar 9 Essay: On the Clarkson Comment

CJ Rudy
Essay

The Grand Tour's Jeremy Clarkson laments about the grandness of a dune buggy, and waxes poetic the exact reasons we ride bikes.

Review: Garmin Edge 520 Cycling Computer
Mar 5

Mar 5 Review: Garmin Edge 520 Cycling Computer

CJ Rudy
Review

Navigating the GPS realm of cycling? The Garmin Edge 520 may be just the guidance you are looking for in a cycling computer.

Review: Big Bobble Hats Belgian Beast Cycling Hat
Mar 2

Mar 2 Review: Big Bobble Hats Belgian Beast Cycling Hat

CJ Rudy
Review

Big Bobble Hats make some of the most attractive sector spectator hats on the cycling market.

Review: Long Rifle Soap Co. Tallow Shave Soap: Brown Bess
Feb 27

Feb 27 Review: Long Rifle Soap Co. Tallow Shave Soap: Brown Bess

CJ Rudy
Review

The new scent from Long Rifle Soap Company is the perfect way to remember a monumental bookstore in Upstate New York.

Events: Sourland Semi-Classic 2018
Feb 26

Feb 26 Events: Sourland Semi-Classic 2018

CJ Rudy
Kermesse Sport, Events
Interviews: Brian Ignatin, Kermesse Sport Director - Or, Thoughts of an Event Coordinator (Part II)
Feb 22

Feb 22 Interviews: Brian Ignatin, Kermesse Sport Director - Or, Thoughts of an Event Coordinator (Part II)

CJ Rudy
Interviews, Kermesse Sport

In our second installment we explore Kermesse Sport director Brian Ignatin's responsibilities as an event coordinator. 

Interviews: Brian Ignatin, Kermesse Sport Director - Or, Thoughts of an Event Coordinator (Part I)
Feb 19

Feb 19 Interviews: Brian Ignatin, Kermesse Sport Director - Or, Thoughts of an Event Coordinator (Part I)

CJ Rudy
Interviews, Kermesse Sport

With so many events on the 2018 calendar, we decided to converse with Brian Ignati, Kermesse Sport's director to find out what got him into events and what goes on behind the scenes.

Review: Silca Eolo III CO2 Regulator
Feb 17

Feb 17 Review: Silca Eolo III CO2 Regulator

CJ Rudy
Review

A smart upgrade in your repair wallet, the Silca Eolo III Inflator works hard despite its tiny size.

Events: 2018 Goldsprints Presented by Doylestown Bike Works
Feb 11

Feb 11 Events: 2018 Goldsprints Presented by Doylestown Bike Works

CJ Rudy
Events

The cycling community came together Saturday February 10th to benefit the Doylestown Pump Track by participating in the Bikeworks Goldsprints at Puck Live.

Review: K-Edge Garmin Race Mount
Feb 7

Feb 7 Review: K-Edge Garmin Race Mount

CJ Rudy
Review

A simple additional detail, the K-Edge Race Mount does one task quite well. Looking good just comes with the territory.

Review: Rapha Pro Team Thermal Base Layer
Feb 3

Feb 3 Review: Rapha Pro Team Thermal Base Layer

CJ Rudy
Review

Deep winter is no place for cyclists to be without the proper gear. Rapha delivers just that.

Review: The Sufferfest App’s Full Frontal 4DP Fitness Test Video
Feb 1

Feb 1 Review: The Sufferfest App’s Full Frontal 4DP Fitness Test Video

CJ Rudy
Review

Say farewell to the standard FTP test. Welcome the new generation of wattage analysis.

Review: Belgian Boys Club Winter High Top Socks (€25.00)
Jan 29

Jan 29 Review: Belgian Boys Club Winter High Top Socks (€25.00)

CJ Rudy
Review

Belgian Boys Club removes one excuse for staying indoors when the weather turns challenging.

Events: Doylestown Bike Works Presents: Gold Sprints 2018 Preview
Jan 24

Jan 24 Events: Doylestown Bike Works Presents: Gold Sprints 2018 Preview

CJ Rudy
Events

For the third year in a row, Doylestown Bike Works presents Gold Sprints at Puck Live February 10.

Essay: On the Restorative Properties of Cycling as Our 300th Post
Jan 21

Jan 21 Essay: On the Restorative Properties of Cycling as Our 300th Post

CJ Rudy
Essay

The bike can help the rider realize funny things from time to time.

Review: Death Wish Coffee
Jan 19

Jan 19 Review: Death Wish Coffee

CJ Rudy
Review, Coffee

What happens when you make the World's Strongest Coffee part of your regular routine? We found out.

Review: Belgian Boys Club Antwerpen Blue Jersey – Long Sleeve
Jan 15

Jan 15 Review: Belgian Boys Club Antwerpen Blue Jersey – Long Sleeve

CJ Rudy
Review

It was much colder than the Antwerpen long sleeve jersey was designed for. That is exactly why we tested it out.

Events: Registration for the 2018 Kermesse Sport Spring Classic Series
Jan 13

Jan 13 Events: Registration for the 2018 Kermesse Sport Spring Classic Series

CJ Rudy
Events, Kermesse Sport

Get ready for registration for Kermesse Sport's Spring Classic Series opening January 15 at 7pm on BikeReg.com.

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