Sunny weather and perfect riding conditions along Maryland’s Eastern Shore once again stole the show at this year’s Wild Goose Chase, Terry’s annual fundraising ride to benefit the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Even against the perfect backdrop, the joint Terry and Gore Bike Wear Tent Sale managed to bring its own source of excitement to […]
Learning to ride by learning to race
My collegiate cycling career began when I bought my first road bike at an outdoors store in Burlington, Vermont…in the middle of February. I did a few unsteady laps in the parking lot before packing my new baby in the back of a friend’s Subaru and driving home to wait for spring. It snowed the […]
Spring 2012 Preview
For the love of the bike :: the new European heritage. Cycling heritage and a sense of nostalgia for the roots of the sport are being honored and reinterpreted in new and contemporary ways as more people look to the bright future of cycling. Communities around the world are taking a fresh look at […]
Cycling fashion trends from Interbike 2011
Interbike 2011 brought more than 23,000 cycling fans to Las Vegas to spend several days exploring up-and-coming trends that will steal the stage in the cycling industry for the next few seasons. Paula and Abbie headed out west to spread the word about the latest happenings at Terry and see what other companies like The […]
A Perfect September Ride
Leaving my house, I turn out of my neighborhood and onto a lightly traveled, recently chip-sealed suburban road which makes me really appreciate the comfort of wider tires and a compliant frame. Within a mile, it’s decision time. Continue straight on a flat-ish route or turn right up a small hill. Wondering whether a recent […]
Bikes at Fashion Week.
NYC Fashion Week :: bicycles front and center. September’s NYC fashion week went mobile this year, with bikes front and center in the inaugural Tour de Fashion. A group of 30 haute cruisers were customized by top designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Isaac Mizrahi and Betsy Johnson. Bikes are complements of fashionable Bowery Lane Bicycles, […]
The New Rider: I Love Cycling!
I have come to love cycling. Really! I am not just saying that because I work at Terry Bicycles. My husband and I have gone out on some really great rides together. It’s something that we can do together on our days off or when we find the time. He is new to cycling as […]
The cycling executive’s briefcase.
As Marketing Director for Terry, my life is about the art of mobility. I bought a Timbuk2 Swig out of desperation prior to a trade show after retiring an overloaded messenger bag that was making me think weekly massages were a job necessity. This bag rocks, even when filled with them. It’s low profile, ergonomically […]
Outdoor Retailer Trends
The Outdoor Retailer Summer Show just occurred in Salt Lake City. Our team spotted some interesting developments on the horizon. Here are some highlights:
Bike Shop Hop Along the NY Rail Trail
The NY Rail Trail along the eastern boundary of the state is surprisingly unfamiliar to cyclists, even the locals, perhaps because a Google search serves it up in three distinct sections (see links below). You must cobble together the full map: the Putnam County Trail, the North County Trail and the South County Trail. […]
Hey Mister, your tires need air!
I make rubbings of tire sidewalls and I like to doodle — hence this very stylized tracing of the Schwalbe Durano tire used on my Valkyrie Tour. You can see from this that the maximum recommended inflation pressure for this tire is 115 psi and the minimum is 85 psi. Do you think it’s always […]
Rides of San Diego
I’d heard San Diego was a cyclist’s city. So after a brief appearance at the Internet Retailer convention, I set out to visit bike shops and explore by bike an urban world unknown to me. I assembled my bike out of the travel box at the hotel, packed only the gear essential for an unsupported […]
Dear Dad, Thank You!
In honor of Father’s Day I thought I would finally put into words a much overdue thank you letter to the person who got me moving on two wheels. Neither of my parents was standing next to me on my inaugural flight down the driveway sans training wheels, but it was my Dad who prepared […]
Fall 11 Preview
Strada Jersey in Le Monde The Inspiration: European Heritage. Emerging out of World War II, a time of despair and pain, cycling brought life and hope to the world. Fans around the globe watched as these cycling gods raced through the landscape of Europe–Bartali, Coppi and Van Steenbergen setting records and making […]
Chip Seal: A Sign of Summer
No matter what you call it, “chip seal”, “oil and stone”, “tar and feather” or “aargh, not my favorite road”, it affects all cyclists. When faced with a freshly chip sealed road, I try to be as pragmatic as possible. The more I know about chip seal, the more I’ll appreciate it. Maybe. I’m sharing […]
The New Rider: Finding My Cadence
It’s fairly easy to spot new riders on the road because they usually haven’t found their cadence yet. I don’t want to be that new rider that weebles and wobbles all over the place. I know there will be a bit of that while I am getting used to a road bike, but I would […]
Photoshoot – by bike.
Just wrapped up our Fall Catalog photo session in Chicago and, while bikes have always been integral, for the first time ever we conducted a shoot via bike. Chicago’s pro-bike city planners made it possible with their new BIKESHARE program, an urban transportation alternative that’s popping up in the more progressive cities around the world. […]
Amy Petty’s Inspiring Story
Those of you who follow Terry know we recently instituted “Ride It Forward”, an opportunity to reward a woman who encourages other women to ride through her own inspiring story. Our very first, and very deserving winner of a Terry Symmetry bicycle is Amy Petty. She was nominated by her friend, Laura Holt. I’ve had […]
Motherhood by Osmosis
Mother’s Day was May 9, already long ago. Still, I don’t want to miss an opportunity to talk about a mother’s ability to influence a daughter’s life and lifestyle, particularly when it involves drawing a young girl into cycling. Ten years ago, both my teenage daughters fit the mold of rebellion to the parent’s lifestyle. […]
The New Rider: Q & A with Georgena
I started working as the Graphic Designer at Terry Bicycles in August of 2010. I have always been a mountain bike owner and recreational rider, but it wasn’t until working here at Terry that I desired to get on a road bike. Having the proper gear is half the battle in starting a new sport […]
