Cycling has a social problem. Since COVID lockdowns forced folks outside, the bike industry has experienced a boom like it hasn’t experienced in 40 years. While supply has not kept up with demand, smart shop owners have gotten flexible and built bikes from older and used frames and components. …

There is a great falsehood that all of us have been taught from a young age. The very earliest documents written by those that would eventually become the founding fathers of the United States of America stated that all men are created equal. I interpreted this as all humans, even…

I’ve slowly watched my season slip away. Like every sane individual I know, I holed up in my house and been taking care of my family a half week before any New Jersey government official put any restrictions on social activity. I saw it coming and decided to be proactive…

I have spent the entirety of my life not being able to see red or green, and derivatives of said colors, correctly. My stepfather, henceforth referred to in this piece as ‘dad’ (I have two dads — the one that raised me is my stepfather. I got back in touch…

Truth be told, I was tired. The day before the Garden State Tour de Cure was not at all restful. I had parenting to do. I had chores to do. I had ride prep to finish. I had to be in bed very early because I had to be up…

It’s never about the destination. It’s always about the journey. It happened after a frenzy of self-assessment. I am signed up for a 100-mile ride to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Since I signed up, I’ve been a ball of self-doubt. I have never attempted anything close to this. The…

Writer’s Note: I use strong language and speak harshly at points in this article. I apologize in advance for any triggers therein. Read at your own risk. There is a significant portion of the world population that identifies with some religion or another. Many countries have a national religion. In…