Join us in the 2019 Season of Journeys, a concept that set the tone for the adventurous prints, global patterns, cycling references and natural influences that you’ll see in the Terry line this year. We hope you’re inspired to ride even more than inspired to buy, but just in case, click on a link and take a closer look.
Thanks to three different lengths, this tight fits all women like a glove.
“This is the dream tight. They are warm, soft, stretch but don’t bag, and they stay put (!) requiring no tugging or adjustments through an active day of riding. They have a perfect rise that is flattering, and the chamois is discreet yet keeps the bum comfy for long rides. So comfortable you might try and sneak them under a tunic for office wear!”
-Jean, Terry Ambassador
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Shop the Coolweather Tight in three lengths and Plus sizes:
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Here’s a quick rundown of the best strategies for standing out, being seen, and staying safe by making yourself more visible on your bike.
It might be surprising, but most cycling crashes happen in the daytime – about 80% of accidents involving cars and bikes. It’s well-proven that daytime running lights improve safety for motor vehicles – and it works for cyclists too. Make yourself more visible with always-on lighting, both front and rear. Choose LED lights for their efficiency, and opt for multiple points of light, the more the better. Bright steady lights are great for illuminating your path for your own benefit in the dark, as well as catching attention anytime. Slow flashes or strobe effects are especially good for commanding awareness from drivers, day and night.
Research shows that reflective material worn at the major joints of the body increases recognition of pedestrians in the dark by motorists. The biggest improvement of recognition though, comes with highlights worn on the ankles, especially when the pedestrian is walking. The findings apply to cyclists too: reflective or fluorescent accents on the lower legs increase your visibility and recognizability to drivers more than anything else you can do. Here’s the research.
Take a look at the Terry Psychlo Tight, developed around this idea.
The key to being visible is to stand out against your surroundings. At night that means lighting yourself up against the dark with reflective material. In the daytime it means switching to bright colors that contrast with roads, buildings, and greenery. Fluorescent colors do that job best.
Check out our selection of the best in reflective and high-visibility gear.
Remember your A-B-Cs for better visibility on your bike, day and night (and don’t forget a good helmet, properly adjusted!).
Be safe out there!
Product development is always a focus here at Terry, but we have some especially exciting plans in the works for 2019.
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If you like any of these very popular Terry programs – Soleil, Touring, Metro, Mixie, Spin & Chill – you’re going to love the new options we have in store, with exciting new prints, and more styles to choose from.
We can’t wait to show you – stay tuned!
In the meantime, our Year End Sale is in full swing – this is your chance to snag some bargains while they’re still available.
It’s a great time to stock up on your familiar favorites for the New Year ahead, at up to 60% off!
Sizes and colors are in short supply, and when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Ah, the packing dilemma. What to throw in the suitcase? It’s a tough enough decision without the additional dynamic of cycling clothes.
Fortunately, every now and then our customers will share photos from their cycling trips throughout the world. They often let us know which Terry items they wore and how they performed, which is wonderful feedback for us. I have added their insights to my own experiences from international cycling trips to bring you some “top tips” on what to pack and how to prepare for a cycling tour, along with some photos to get you in the mood for an adventure!
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I’ve discovered through trial and error that it’s best to break the packing down into these categories:
One of the coolest aspects about Terry attire is how easily it packs for trips. Lightweight, wrinkle free and fun to wear whether cycling, sightseeing, hiking, or strolling. That versatility lets you pack surprisingly light. It’s amazing how many roles a few well chosen Terry pieces can perform.
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Let’s keep that suitcase at under 40 pounds. First, we’ll assume you’re renting the bike and you’re heading into summertime temperatures. (If you’re bringing your own bike, toss the majority of bike clothes in the bike case, but keep your helmet, one pair bike shorts and jersey, shoes and pedals with you in a daypack – just in case.)
Naturally, comfort on the bike will make or break the tour, so that’s our first consideration. Here are the basics if you’re traveling to an area 60 degrees and above:
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The arm warmer and vest combo are ideal in locations with cool mornings. Both items are easy to stuff into rear jersey pockets or the saddle bag as the day heats up. This way you can layer up and combine for a wide range of conditions with the fewest pieces.
Optional extras:
Depending on what you have planned, these items can do double duty and take you from day to night.
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Of course, these are my own preferences. Feel free to use this list as a starting point for whatever you feel is a must-have for your own cycling adventures.
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Bon voyage!
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Terry customer, Cindy Wienkers, shared highlights of a spectacular tour she and her husband, Kevin, took in early 2018, riding their tandem through the Polynesian islands. Naturally, we wanted to know more, and Cindy came through for us!
Here is her account of an enviable trip – one to make any cyclist dream of warmer adventures while the winter winds blow outside.
Contributed by Cindy Wienkers
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The French Polynesian trip was our third Santana bike tour. We have done some individual tours in Provence and Tuscany with Life Cycle Adventures, also on our tandem. We have biked the Rocky Mountains in Canada, and previously biked Strasbourg to Amsterdam, and Dubrovnik to Venice with Santana. This coming September we will be biking Berlin to Prague, then in December 2019 it is New Zealand and in June 2020 we will bike Japan. The last three trips are also Santana sponsored. All of the experiences were incredible, but Bill & Jan McCready from Santana really know how to do the trips right.
We have a Santana tandem with couplers, which allows us to take the bike apart to fit into a specially designed suitcase for airline travel. The suitcase is 62 linear inches. Depending upon what your bike is made of the weight will differ when packed. Ours is scandium and weighs 70 pounds. Both my husband and I are tall so our tandem frame was made to properly fit us. My husband and son also have their private pilot’s license and we own a small plane. The bike case can fit into our personal plane for cross country traveling.
Santana had two back to back Tahiti tours this past May. The trips were scheduled around the La Ronde Tahitienne Cycle Road Race which took place on May 20th. The first tour biked various French Polynesian islands, ending their trip with the race. Due to my twin daughters graduating from college on Mother’s Day, my husband and I were on the second tour. This was a bit more of a challenge as we arrived to Pape’ete, assembled our bikes, and the first day out was the road race.
We elected to do the 55K route rather than the 110K. My husband and I did not ride the race competitively, but we also did not dawdle along the way – we saved taking pictures of the beautiful scenery for later. We did get our gears adjusted for the week of biking though.
The Polynesian people were very welcoming and friendly, not only on race day in Pape’ete with their welcoming party, but also on each of the islands we biked on. One of the challenges in the race was the language. We didn’t receive a Garmin chip or a paper map. We had to rely on the natives standing at intersections shouting at us. Often there were fans standing alongside the route cheering for us.
After the race and festivities, we boarded our beautiful sailboat, the Wind Spirit, which was our home for the next week. On our first two Santana trips we traveled by river boat. I love being able to travel to each adventure while only having to unpack once when boarding the ship.
The islands we traveled in order were: Tahiti, Mo’orea, Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora, and Huahine. Coming from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where we had 24 inches of snow less than a month earlier, the weather in Tahiti was a bit of a change: mid 80s and humid. My main focus for most of the trip was hydrating enough, and applying sunscreen.
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The bikers are the only passengers on the boat besides the Santana staff and ship’s personnel. As you can imagine, cyclists are not the typical vacationers that the cruise line staff usually encounter. We are up early, consume a large breakfast, fill multiple water bottles, and typically disembark the ship by 7:30/8:00. Depending upon the day’s mileage we may meet up with the ship again for a late lunch, fill water bottles, and leave for our afternoon ride. Most bikers arrive back to the ship by 5:00. We all hit the showers at approximately the same time, we dine together, and are often asleep earlier than the normal passengers would be.
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The people on the trip are pretty amazing. We all have the same focus with biking. We have made many friends and often see the same ones over and over again. These bikers are not all young people. Two trips ago we celebrated the 80th birthday of one of the passengers, Alvin, who had bought a new Santana bike for his birthday. He and his wife were on the Tahiti tour the week before us, though we did see them along the race course.
Our Wind Spirit sailboat was gorgeous, but it made unloading the bikes more of a challenge as they had to be put onto a barge and transported to the island.
The mayor would often be at the dock to meet us when we arrived on the tenders. The ladies would give us flowers, fresh fruits, and often perform a native dance.
The bikers of course were eager to saddle up and hit the road. Biking the Polynesian islands is the only way to see them. It allows you to interact with the local families more.
Santana takes care of all of the details for us. They have made it their business to have connections with the islanders. Any issues that come up, they are there. To do this sort of trip independently would be hard. We are sailors in addition to bikers. You could charter a boat yourself, moor it, bring your bikes in on a dingy, but I doubt you would get the special treatment that we got whenever our barge docked. It would not be the same worry-free experience. Also, the McCready’s take care of their island contacts – we could not do that as independent tourists.
The Santana trips usually offer options for your daily mileage. Every morning at breakfast we would have “Bill’s talk” often accompanied with one of “Bill’s maps.” There would be the most challenging Wolfgang or Leland trip, which often was not included on the Garmin chip. We would most often choose the intermediate mileage for the day. Since we were riding on fairly small islands, the mileage we could ride was limited. I only registered just over 200 miles for the 6 actual days of biking. Those that wanted to endure more miles in the heat of the day simply turned around and biked the same route again.
We have biked a fair amount over the years and experienced a lot of different terrains, but until this tour I had never encountered a 30% grade. Luckily for us, Bill & Jan thought ahead and did not want to risk any injuries on the descent (we often had brief daily rain showers which were actually quite refreshing but made for a slippery course). At the base of the ascent there were trucks with trailers waiting to load not only bikes but also the cyclists. 😊 Of course, not all of us chose to take the motorized route up.
I am an avid cook, having trained mainly in France. I loved seeing the vanilla farms especially on Taha’a. I do raise orchids at home but the process to get one vanilla bean is way too involved and long for me to grow them. I did take videos of the various steps for growing, pollinating, and drying the vanilla beans to share with students in the culinary courses so that they can better understand why pure vanilla and vanilla beans are so expensive.
We ate a lot of raw fish marinated in coconut milk, lime juice, with scallions and chili peppers, sort of like a ceviche.
We also ate a lot of cooked fish. The natives said it this way, “Fresh fish is free, chicken and beef is expensive and reserved for Christmas dinner.”
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The Tahitian pearl farms (my favorites were on Taha’a) were very interesting. The collection of the oyster, the harvesting of the mantle from a desirable oyster, surgically implanting a piece of the mantle and a nucleus bead (sphere made from a freshwater mussel found in the Mississippi River) into the gonad of an oyster, hanging the oysters back out in the water for 2 years before harvesting the pearl.
We also visited a copra farm on Taha’a, which is another important part of their economy. At the farm, just like every time our tender would arrive to an island to dock in the morning, we would be greeted by the native people with a flower, a dance show, and served fresh local fruits. Often times the mayor would also come out to greet us. On one island, the mayor let us use his private dock to unload the barge with our tandems and for the tender to come in with the cyclists.
Taha’a was my favorite island for riding but it also had several points of interest, which meant it was not a continuous ride due to the many stops. The final stop on Taha’a was the rum distillery and tasting. Not like I needed rum in the highest heat of the day!
In addition to the vast history of Captain Cook on the various islands, the U.S. chose Bora Bora as a military site in WWII. There are still some cannons present on the island. We biked to one of the sites and then had a “small” uphill hike to the cannons while wearing our bike cleats. As a reward, Miss Bora Bora was waiting to greet us.
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The various islands also had Marae on them.
We saw how islanders weave their traditional thatched roofs from Pandanus leaves.
The final evening’s picnic featured a fire and dance show. It was one of the best I have ever seen!
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Cindy put a great selection of Terry cycling apparel to the test on her Tahiti trip: read Tropical Gear Test here.
In case you want to go on a similar adventure: Santana Tours.
And some helpful hints on packing for a cycling adventure in distant lands.
We can’t help but be biased towards completely human powered bicycles at Terry, but we look on the growth of ebikes as a great thing – it brings the benefits of cycling and bicycles into new realms, and to new populations, meaning more healthful, less polluting transportation in more places.
And, this > Sagan vs. Grandma Joan.
Another great sign of ebikes reaching new levels of acceptance and usefulness is that UPS is rolling out delivery by ebike “trucks” in both test programs and into full service more and more widely.
The company has introduced small electric assist tricycle trucks in about 30 major cities now, mostly in Europe. The programs are intended to increase efficiency in congested areas, where traffic delays, double parked and idle trucks are common problems. The ebikes are nimble, can use bike lanes and park on sidewalks, and of course save a lot of fuel.
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Two of the latest projects are in the U.S. – Pittsburg, PA, where ebikes have been in operation for about a year, and a new test program in Seattle, WA.
According to UPS, the Seattle pilot is the first test of some new initiatives, including a modular container system. The trike is made to accept an interchangeable container with about 95 cubic feet capacity, holding up to 400 lbs of packages – about the same as a larger mid-size SUV. The containers can be moved by conventional trucks to distribution points where they are transferred to the fleet of ebikes, for deliveries in the congested downtown area of Seattle.
Many of the employees piloting the Seattle ebikes are keen cyclists outside of work – they are referred to as “industrial athletes.” The trikes have a top speed of 20 miles per hour, and can move by battery or leg power alone, with enough charge for up to a 12 hour workday.
Perhaps sometime soon your Terry orders will arrive on your doorstep from the back of a pedal-powered truck, no matter where you live.
Plus, now we have a new entry on our list of “jobs where you get paid to ride a bike around all day.”
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As though we didn’t already have more great reasons to keep on cycling than we know what to do with!
Research published on Jama Network shows that physical activity, such as cycling, decreases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. Even moderate exercise helps, though the research found a strong correlation only for males, not so strong for females.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an aging-related neurodegenerative disorder involving progressive motor impairment. It affects more than 1% of people aged 65 years and over.
The researchers set out to quantify the dose-response relationship between exercise and incidence of Parkinson’s, by analyzing data from all available studies on the topic. The pool of subjects included more than half a million people.
Their conclusion is clear – just a few hours a week of moderate to vigorous activity reduces risk of PD by about 17% for men.
They quantified the amount of exercise using MET-hours (metabolic equivalent task values), a way to compare the benefit of different physical activities.
It turns out that about 20 MET-hours of moderate to vigorous exercise is enough to make the difference in PD risk. That translates to about three hours of cycling at 10-12 mph, or as little as one hour if you’re a speedster who averages 16 mph or more.
The researchers call for more study to understand the factors affecting the different dose-response relationships between the genders. Even so, since it’s so well established that exercise reduces risk for many ailments like heart disease, stroke and diabetes, it’s pretty safe to say to guys and gals alike – keep on pedaling!
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More about cycling and health: Cycling – Fountain of Youth?.
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Overcast and 44 degrees, a threat of rain showers, followed by increasing sun and a high of 49 degrees. It’s Fall in the North Country and you look at the thermometer and sigh. What to wear that will keep you warm to start, but not overheat later? We all know that layering is important, but choosing the right clothing for those layers can be difficult.
Let’s start with our core.
Terry has designed three colorful pieces of cycling gear that will make our chilly Fall rides more enjoyable. The combination of the Coolweather Jersey, Hybrid Jacket and Signature Vest makes for a comfortable and colorful riding trio.
Fall Cycling Gear Review – A Cozy BaseThe Coolweather Jersey serves as a cozy first layer. Warm and toasty against the skin yet doesn’t over heat; the fabric breathes well throughout the ride. A front zipper allows for easy temperature control. A nice detail I appreciated is the small zipper garage at the neck, to keep the zipper pull from flapping around.
The ideal positioning of the two rear pockets — a bit to the side for easy reach — and a handy center zipped rear pocket, makes for a functional jersey that can also be used without additional layering. Coolweather jersey easily fits iPhone and snacks deep in the pockets.
Terry’s new Hybrid Jacket adds that much needed second layer of wind protection. For anyone weary of bright yellow and neon orange, this brilliantly colored two-toned jacket makes for a colorful alternative. On a damp four hour ride recently, the Hybrid jacket kept this author dry without overheating. The transfer of moisture remained reliable and comfortable throughout the ride.
This jacket, similar to the jersey, features a couple of well placed rear pockets. They are located along the back side of the garment, making the reach for that Fig Newton or Lindt chocolate so much easier.
The Signature Vest rounds out our core coverage for cool weather riding. Designed specifically to keep our core warm, the vest is a wonderful addition for a multitude of outdoor activities. Having always used either a light or a heavy weight vest, I wasn’t sure about Terry’s midweight option, so I took it for a ride.
The vest provided just enough added warmth to keep my core warm, without the added bulk of fleece. I found the midweight ideal for the changing temperatures of Fall. If you aren’t a fan of stopping over and over to add and remove layers, the vest is the perfect addition. A vest allows a rider to remain toasty warm without feeling bulky and overheated.
Vests generally aren’t equipped with rear pockets, but the stylish Signature Vest comes with 3 sturdy open rear pockets. Outdoor Divas rejoice: you can easily stash cell phone, peanut butter sandwich, credit card, bandana and inner tube into the three handy rear pockets.
While Terry’s design team was mulling over this vest, they added a couple upper and lower reflective strips for visibility, and an elastic band at the base to keep that chilly air from creeping up our backsides.
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For more help with choosing your ideal cycling tops, check out this helpful post: How To Choose Cycling Tops.
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Dave Howard, Terry Sales Manager, spotted a Terry Raven saddle in use recently at the Kingdom Trails, a favorite haunt among Northern Vermont mountain bikers. Since it’s a newly introduced model, Dave was interested to find out what the owner’s impressions were. Turned out Mat is an interesting guy with some serious cycling cred, and he loves Terry saddles. Here’s what Mat had to say:
Hello, my name is Mat Katz and currently I live in Northfield, Vermont. I was introduced to mountain biking 25 years ago when my father took me to our local trails in Southeastern Massachusetts.
From then on I was hooked, and have raced in pretty much all disciplines of cycling but have always gravitated back to the Mountain Bike. It’s pretty exciting that I get to pass this along to my 5 and 7 year-olds. Vermont has an amazing network of trails for all abilities and it’s a great family activity.[clearfix][vertical-spacer]
My greatest personal achievement on the bike was being able to have a “pro” Mountain Bike License and racing XC regionally in New England (though I was mostly pack fill). I had a handful of great results, but it was more about pushing myself, and the camaraderie of the cycling community!
My current involvement in the cycling community is focused on event promotion for the Julbo Eastern Grind. This is an event that our cycling team (Bicycle Express Racing), has promoted since its conception as the Millstone Grind, and we have hosted for 10+ years.
The Julbo Eastern Grind is now a UCI and Regional Championship race, providing a world cup level course for professionals, and we’re happy to focus on junior racers by providing free entry to racers 18 and younger. 2019 will be an exciting year for Mountain Biking in North America.
I’ve ridden Terry Saddles for years, primarily the FLX on my race bikes. It’s a lightweight and comfortable saddle. The right saddle is the most critical part of the bike. If you’re not comfortable, then you’re never going to have a good ride… and you’ll feel it for days.
Recently I put the Terry Raven on my trail bike for those longer days in the saddle, where I need a little more stability and comfort.
I chose the Raven as it has a little larger surface area that is more comfortable when in the saddle longer, and it also allows for easy movement on and off the saddle, as well as usage of the dropper post.
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Read more:
Find out how the Raven saddle was developed.
Check out the full line of Terry Saddles here, or full details on the Raven.