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HOW TO PREVENT DOG ATTACKS – A GUIDE FOR CYCLISTS.

December 7, 2019 By Colin D. 7 Comments

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Ever been chased by a dog when you cycle past its home?

Sooner or later every cyclist will encounter a dog “defending” its turf, playfully or aggressively. Either way it is an unpredictable and scary situation, and it’s best to be prepared ahead of time with some defensive strategies to prevent a dog attack, or reduce the risk of being bitten.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: cycling and dogs, dogs and bikes

STAFF PICKS FOR CYCLING GIFT IDEAS.

December 6, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Here are our insider picks from the shelves at Terry – the crème de la crème of gifts for cyclists to give, to receive or to covet.

We asked the Terry team for creative cycling gift ideas, and ended up with a list of goodies sure to make almost anyone happy, cyclist or otherwise. Here’s what we plan on giving, might like to receive ourselves, or would recommend to anyone shopping for a cyclist on their list.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: best gifts for cyclists, cycling gifts

WINTER CYCLING TIPS.

November 2, 2019 By Colin D. 4 Comments

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More and more cyclists are choosing to keep riding through the winter, thanks to better equipment, clothing, and a little know-how.

Good snow clearance on the bike lanes of cycling-friendly cities helps a lot too, but even without that you don’t have to stop racking up the miles, or take to a car, just because it turns cold.

In fact, winter riding can be really fun – there’s great satisfaction in defying the cold to enjoy the outdoors and stay fit.

On the other hand, winter brings some real hazards – some fairly obvious, some not so much – that call for a little preparation and common sense.

Here is a roundup of winter cycling tips to help you stay on two wheels, safely, through the deepest cold of the season.

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THE HOTTEST HUNDRED MILES ANYWHERE.

October 31, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

For riders who like it hot, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred doesn’t disappoint! It sounds like one of the most uninviting challenges in the cycling calendar, but it seems cyclists can’t get enough punishment – this event is the biggest century ride in the U.S.!  Proclaimed as the THE CENTENNIAL RIDE FROM HELL, and A TEXAS […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: century rides, cycling events

STAY WARM, DRY, & VISIBLE FOR FALL.

October 6, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

We rounded up our favorite cycling gear to get you ready for Fall’s variable conditions.

Crisp air and turning leaves make for delightful cycling, but early nightfall and surprise frosts also bring challenges. Here are some top picks to prepare you for the ups and downs of the season…

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: fall cycling apparel for women

CYCLING DESTINATION: BIKEMAINE GOES MID-COAST.

October 4, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Terry customer Debra Hoover, and her husband, Charlie, recently completed a week’s tour through some of Maine’s most interesting cycling country. The BikeMaine event is now an early Fall tradition, each year exploring a different part of a state with very diverse regions. This year the tour centered on Maine’s mid-coast region, with a loop encompassing the valley where the state’s organic farming tradition took root, and plenty of picturesque Down-East coastal villages. As Debra put it, “We had a great trip, but who knew the mid-coast could have soooo many hills…

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: bicycle touring, destinations

THREE NEW WAYS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CYCLING GEAR.

October 4, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

It’s hard enough to choose clothes online, since you can’t touch and feel the fabrics, or see how a print or style looks and feels on your body rather than on a model’s. When you add in all the complexities of specialized athletic apparel or equipment, it can be quite a challenge to find the right items.

It’s important to get it right, and not just to avoid dealing with returns. Choosing gear that’s well suited to the activity you are doing is a big part of enjoying it – when it’s the wrong thing, or it doesn’t fit you properly, it can really ruin your ride. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to make it easier for you to find exactly the right gear for the riding you will do, and get the right fit for your needs.

We recently added new features on our website to help you narrow down the options to the ones that will work best for you. Now you can see much more easily what colors are available when there is a choice, and filter down our extensive array of cycling bottoms by the product attributes that matter most to you.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Bicycle Saddle Selection, cycling apparel selection

PROVENCE, PYRENEES, & PERSISTENCE.

September 6, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Cycling in the mountains in the south of France, with a view of dramatic mountains in the distance

Climbing the Cols of the Tour de France through Provence and the Pyrenees Contributed by Terry Ambassador Karen Marshall   Featuring lots of lavender, Lord of the Rings landscapes, and some of the toughest riding you may ever do. After a riding adventure with a too heavy bag last summer I made a vow: pack […]

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TIPS FOR HOT WEATHER CYCLING.

August 9, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

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Hot weather cycling is a lot more appealing than setting out for a ride in cold, gray, wintry weather. Longer days, no restrictive layers of clothing, easier pedaling with relaxed, warmed up muscles. But hot weather brings another set of challenges, and really hot weather can bring real danger.

High temperatures don’t have to stop you enjoying a good bike ride. Just follow these tips and guidelines to stay cool and safe when the mercury climbs higher than Mont Ventoux.

Filed Under: Cycling Savvy, Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: cycling tips, Heat Stress and Cycling, hot weather cycling tips

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2019 – THE RACE WRAPS UP IN PARIS.

July 28, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Today the Tour de France winds up in Paris, after three weeks of intense struggle, and surprises all the way. The parade into Paris is always the most widely watched stage of the Tour. It’s designed for TV, with a flat course highlighted by loops around the Champs d’Elysées, and tight sprints against the backdrop […]

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PRINTSPIRATION.

July 26, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Montage of print development stages, showing reference materials, design development stages, rejected designs and finished jersey design

Where do all those cool Terry cycling jersey designs come from? Every jersey pattern starts with a creative idea – a doodle or spark of inspiration in a designer’s imagination. Where do those ideas come from, and how are they transformed into the sophisticated jersey designs of Terry cycling apparel – appealing patterns that work […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Terry cycling apparel, Tour de France cycling collection for Women

RAGBRAI REPORT.

July 25, 2019 By Colin D. 2 Comments

RAGBRAI 2019 – Notes from the Road We rode ’til there was no more road, and found friends old and new, pork served more ways than we ever thought possible, and yes, uni-corns… Terry returned to Iowa for RAGBRAI 2019 – after far too long a break – in the form of Customer Service Ace […]

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INTO THE MOUNTAINS – TOUR DE FRANCE 2019.

July 20, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

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After another week of exciting bike racing, with plenty of heroic efforts, unfortunate setbacks, some mystery and even tragedy for a few riders, the mood of the Tour has shifted. In the first week riders had commented that the race felt more relaxed than previous years. Now the stakes are clear and the remaining contenders are doing battle…

The key stages in the second week of the Tour de France 2019 seem to have been Stage 10, classed as a flat stage, the Individual Time Trial, and Stage 14, to the summit of Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenees. These stages included surprises, and produced swings in the rankings that sealed the deal against many of the riders hoping for a podium finish.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Tour de France, Women's Tour de France

HEAD FOR THE HILLS – TOP CYCLING TIPS FOR BETTER CLIMBING.

July 19, 2019 By Colin D. 5 Comments

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Hills, let alone mountains, are surely the number one obstacle for new cyclists, as they are associated with hard work and pain and all that. This makes climbing hills one of the most daunting and challenging parts of riding a bicycle, especially for beginners who may try to avoid hills at all costs.

On the other hand, conquering difficult climbs on a bike gives you a sense of achievement and success that’s hard to equal any other way. Many times, you get the additional reward of incredible vistas that you feel you have truly earned.

With the correct gearing, technique, and attitude, you can learn to love the hills — to seek them out, challenge them, defy them — because hills can be a vital part of your cardiovascular training program, and that feeling of accomplishment at the top of the climb can be addictive!

This round up of our favorite cycling tips for climbing will help any cyclist ride up hills better. Whether you’re just setting out as a cyclist or you’ve been riding for ages, there’s no need to be daunted by the prospect of those steep hills. These cycling climbing techniques will help you conserve energy and enjoy the uphill ride a lot more.

Filed Under: Cycling Savvy, Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: climbing tips, cycling tips

THE TOUR DE FRANCE CARAVAN.

July 19, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

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There’s a side of the Tour de France that people watching on TV or streaming the race might not ever see. Only the spectators who put up with all kinds of inconvenience to watch the race flash by in person get to fully appreciate this aspect of the Tour.

It’s the Tour de France advertising caravan – a pre-race party parade that follows the route soon to be ridden by the teams.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Tour de France

A VERY TERRY COLLECTION.

July 18, 2019 By Colin D. 1 Comment

Long time Terry customer, Jodi Smee, shares some great tips on beating the heat, and reveals a veritable museum of Terry cycling tops.  We were delighted when Jodi reached out recently to let us know about her extensive collection of Terry bike clothing. Even better, she’s a very interesting lady with great stories to tell. […]

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: Cycling Apparel for women, cycling in hot conditions, Heat Stress and Cycling, Terry Apparel, Terry cycling apparel

FIRST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS – TOUR DE FRANCE 2019.

July 14, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Tour Crazy – We take a look at the first week’s racing and what’s coming up next . Highlights of the first week of the Tour de France 2019 One week down, two to go, and the race is taking its distinct shape. So far the story is about Julian Alaphillipe emerging as a serious […]

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TERRY CUSTOMERS BEAT THE HEAT AROUND THE WORLD.

July 13, 2019 By Colin D. Leave a Comment

Kate W. a Terry customer wearing the Soleil Long Sleeve Top on a cycling tour in Vietnam, posing with a young girl at an eating place

Recent Customer Feedback Focuses on Cycling Apparel That Beats The Heat.

We love it when we can stop tooting our own horns and let our wonderful customers tell their own stories about our products.

Some recent comments and photos seemed to follow a very important theme at this time of year – beating the heat, and were so good we had to share

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: cycling in hot conditions, women's cycling apparel

GRITTY GIRLS TOUGH IT OUT ON MOUNTAIN BIKES.

July 13, 2019 By Colin D. 2 Comments

Introducing The Gritty Girls Mountain Bike Club! This all-girls program aims to get girls on the trails with basic skills and promote confidence through games, group rides, and fun challenges.

Gritty Girls was pioneered by Shelley Lutz, coordinator of our Wellness Revolution program in Rutland, Vermont. The series of rides and workshops was supported by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, and the girls had a blast. We were happy to support the effort with bike clothing for the participants.

Filed Under: Sidesaddle Blog Tagged With: kids cycling, mountain biking

TERRY TENT SALE – AUGUST 2019.

July 12, 2019 By Colin D. 3 Comments

Image of text reading Terry Tent Sale August 1 & 2, 2019, Burlington, Vermont

Get ready – it’s our Summer tradition here at Terry! If you’re near Burlington, Vermont, on August 1st & 2nd this year, pop in and join us under our brand new Terry tent. There will be bargains galore, freebies, old friends and new faces. Come shop our annual cycling blow out sale in Burlington, Vermont. […]

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