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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 Coping Mechanism
Aug 25

Aug 25 Essay: On the Coping Mechanism

CJ Rudy
Essay

The bike is a true coping mechanism.

Review: Shimano Ultegra R8000 Pedals
Aug 23

Aug 23 Review: Shimano Ultegra R8000 Pedals

CJ Rudy
Review

We moved to Shimano from Look pedals. Here are our thoughts.

Rides We Like: Alexander Hamilton’s Destiny
Aug 16

Aug 16 Rides We Like: Alexander Hamilton’s Destiny

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Riding in the footsteps of Hamilton and Burr in Bucks County, PA.

Rides We Like: Tinicum Creek Crossings
Aug 10

Aug 10 Rides We Like: Tinicum Creek Crossings

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Creek crossings, the replacement of gravel.

Review: Silca 959 Gruppe B - Original Gravel Shirt
Aug 7

Aug 7 Review: Silca 959 Gruppe B - Original Gravel Shirt

CJ Rudy
Review, Apparel

Silca brings the Porsche 959 in a suitable package instead of $6 price tag for the real car.

Review: Broad Street Grind Finca Capetillo Light Roast
Aug 4

Aug 4 Review: Broad Street Grind Finca Capetillo Light Roast

CJ Rudy
Review, Coffee

Tucked away in the first floor of a downtown Souderton, PA, building is The Broad Street Grind coffee, and we tried one of their roasts.

Rides We Like: Stop, Except Right Turn
Jul 27

Jul 27 Rides We Like: Stop, Except Right Turn

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

Stop at this sign, unless it is inconvenient.

Review: Zwift Mont Ventoux
Jul 19

Jul 19 Review: Zwift Mont Ventoux

CJ Rudy
Review

Virtually climb one of the biggest mountains in France in Zwift’s new French board.

Review: BackBottle
Jul 13

Jul 13 Review: BackBottle

CJ Rudy
Review

BackBottle, the 3rd bottle Kickstarter idea, provides more than just 18 ounces of extra water.

Review: Long Rifle Soap Black Label Shave Tonic
Jul 11

Jul 11 Review: Long Rifle Soap Black Label Shave Tonic

CJ Rudy
Review

Long Rifle Black Label shave tonic last for hours beyond their service.

Review: Counter Culture Coffee Forty-Six Dark Roast
Jul 9

Jul 9 Review: Counter Culture Coffee Forty-Six Dark Roast

CJ Rudy
Review, Coffee

Lower in acidity than Italian roast but claiming to be just as good, we revisited Forty-Six.

Essay: On the Missed Opportunity
Jul 7

Jul 7 Essay: On the Missed Opportunity

CJ Rudy
Essay

Some roads beg to be ridden - if only we had a chance.

Review: Giant Gavia AC 1 Tire
Jun 26

Jun 26 Review: Giant Gavia AC 1 Tire

CJ Rudy
Review

Durable, dependable, and comfortable, the Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless tire comes through when inventories are low.

Review: Zwift FutureWorks Boost Mode
Jun 25

Jun 25 Review: Zwift FutureWorks Boost Mode

CJ Rudy
Review

The Zwift lab produces cycling’s answer to the Drag Reduction System.

Stops We Like: Tack ‘n More Country Store
Jun 18

Jun 18 Stops We Like: Tack ‘n More Country Store

CJ Rudy
Stops We Love

An outpost in Plumsteadville provides the perfect safety net for cyclists.

Review: Silca Nastro Piloti Bar Tape
Jun 16

Jun 16 Review: Silca Nastro Piloti Bar Tape

CJ Rudy
Review

Formula One-inspired traction and buzz dampening is the quickest way to a great tape.

Review: Velokicks Blanco Lace-Ups
Jun 8

Jun 8 Review: Velokicks Blanco Lace-Ups

CJ Rudy
Review

To prioritize VeloKicks as a reliable contact point is a smart move for this year’s upgrade.

Rides We Like: Dogwood Lane Benchmark
May 6

May 6 Rides We Like: Dogwood Lane Benchmark

CJ Rudy
Rides We Like

A Bucks County climb that would have made the perfect private ski slope.

Essay: On the 500th
May 3

May 3 Essay: On the 500th

CJ Rudy
Essay

If only we could go out and celebrate.

Essay: On the Simple Driveway
Apr 28

Apr 28 Essay: On the Simple Driveway

CJ Rudy
Essay

A trip down memory lane returns much more.

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