I have always wanted to do the TD Five Boro Bike Tour but it always came so early in the season and I never felt ready. But when they moved the tour to Sunday, August 22, I was all in! The bike tour starts in lower Manhattan and then finishes...
Do You Need Bike Insurance?
When I bought my first road bike I didn't even think about bike insurance, and although the bike was expensive I thought it was covered under my homeowners’ policy, so I didn't bother looking. However, after purchasing my QR Di2 Tri bike, I knew I had to seek insurance coverage....
Hindsight Cycling Glass Review
Have you ever wondered who is behind you during your ride? When I'm riding on the bike path to Captree Beach, I never know who is behind me until they catch up to me and pass me on the left. But, I always think that it would be a good...
Taking a Break From Training – Cycling in Upstate New York
I've been training hard gearing up for both the 5.5 mile swim and the half Ironman event in North Carolina. So, when my college buddy called and asked if I wanted to meet her upstate to go cycling, I was excited. I had been on the rail trail when I...
Riding the Tobay Bike Trail on Long Island
After parking at field 6, I met a few of my running buddies for a bike ride on the new Tobay Bike Trial. When I got there, I saw Bill. He was right behind me pulling into the lot. We greeted and I told him I had to go to...
What is a FTP Test?
So what is an FTP test? An FTP test is a way of determining your current cycling performance level. FTP stands for Functional Threshold Power and it's a measure of the best average power output you could sustain for a set time. There are lots of ways to determine your FTP...
Does Zwift Make You Faster?
I've been riding on Zwift for the last few years and haven't found that I am getting faster, until just recently. For starters, I found that when I ride with a group, I tend to ride faster. One of the interesting things about doing a group ride on Zwift is...
Bolder Athletic Wear Introduces Bike Shorts
The company that makes the cutest running skorts, have now introduced Bike Shorts. And these aren't just bike shorts, they are absolutely awesome. (Discount code at the end of the blog!) Here's why... Bolder Athletic Wear Bike Shorts They are 80% polyester and 20% spandex. They fit snug and have...
How to Set Up a Group Ride on Zwift
Tired of Zwifting alone? You have the opportunity to join an event, and there are lots of them. You can also create a group ride with your training partners and friends using the Zwift Companion App. How to Set Up a Group Ride: Sign in to your Zwift Companion and...
Flashback: My First 40 Mile Bike Ride
The day before the 40-mile bike ride, I had swum 2 miles in the open water. I came home, got my gear, and rode around Heckscher Park with my husband and son. After that, I was exhausted. I came home at around 5:30 pm and just went upstairs to bed....