Lots of comfortable new cycling bottoms, a focus on high visibility clothing and accessories that help keep you seen in traffic, collaborations with some of our favorite cycling partners around the world and more options than ever for female cyclists are heading your way in 2024.
NEW Glamazon ShortNEW Hot Flash Short with cooling fabric technologyNEW Traffic Stopper Soleil KitsNEW Bella Max Short with more length & featuresA softer, super comfortable approach – NEW Easy Rider Tank & ShortAnd NEW Easy Rider in a CapriNEW textured Bermuda LTD ShortBright, sun protective SoleilsLighter weight, more streamlined NEW Liberty LiteNEW featherweight Mistral VestNEW Soleil Split Tank & Cyclone ShortNEW Breakaway Full Zip Jersey & LTD ShortMore color options in bottoms than ever beforeAccessories that put safety firstMore multi-sport utilityA new collaboration with CastelliAnd reintroducing the Transit Dress
As part of our partnership with NICA, we have designed a very special, limited-edition Soleil Short Sleeve Top that celebrates and benefits Girls Riding Together (GRiT) programming. Girls Riding Together is NICA’s concentrated effort to get more girls involved in cycling and to empower female student-athletes to make their mark on the world, on or off the bike.
Soleil Short Sleeve Top in Polka Rocks
Currently, girls represent just 20% of NICA’s overall national student-athlete participation. By creating the Polka Rocks print, we hope to help NICA increase these numbers significantly and aid in its mission to make the sport of mountain biking more accessible to girls of all backgrounds and riding abilities through the funding of GRiT programming.
Coaches from across the state of Wisconsin joined together at the 2023 GRiT Coach Retreat.
Proceeds from the sale of the Polka Rocks printed Soleil Short Sleeve Top directly benefit the training and leadership development of GRiT coordinators and coaches and the retention and recruitment of female student-athletes at league and nationwide levels. By purchasing this top, you’re supporting fair treatment, equal access, and the elimination of barriers to help youths discover the transformative power of mountain biking.
NICA exists because of the generous support and collective power of thousands of individual actions from sponsors, donors, and volunteers. If the interscholastic cycling movement moves you, please consider making a financial contribution to NICA in the spirit of Giving Tuesday or donate your time as a volunteer to help get one more kid on a bike.
NICA is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to help at its events and with the to the promotion of programming. Learn more and join the middle and high school cycling revolution today.
October in Greece offers a perfect setting for a 10-day cycling adventure. With sunny and dry temperatures in the 70s, lighter crowds and the convenience of island hopping on a wonderful ship, it seemed the ideal time to explore and enjoy Greece to the fullest!
Equipped with a trunk full of Terry gear and my trusty bicycle, I embarked on my journey with Santana Adventures to Athens, a city steeped in history and adorned with captivating ruins.
Athens bathed in golden light.
Our adventures began in the charming coastal town of Nafplio, where we cycled along the picturesque Myrtoan Sea. The rolling hills proved to be the perfect remedy for our travel-weary legs.
On day two, we were enchanted by the island of Paros. It offered us fantastic cycling routes, charming cafes, vibrant shops, and a beautiful evening out in town.
The Soleils and sights of Paros
For a change of pace on day three, we embarked on a scenic 6-mile hike from Oia to Fira on the captivating island of Santorini. This route is revered as one of the most beautiful walks on earth.
The trail led us by mesmerizing sights of countless stark white buildings, contrasted with stunning blue doors, perched on high cliffs.
Even the high fashion models in Santorini wear brilliant blue.
To conclude the day’s outdoor escapades, I opted for a tram ride from the top of Fira to the Aegean Sea. This convenient mode of transportation spared me a slick 580 stair option, which is often shared with donkeys.
Our boat is the littlest one, motoring away at the top of the photo.
On the morning of October 16th, our ship docked in Rhodes, the vibrant capital of the Dodecanese Island group. Situated in the southeastern Aegean Sea and the eastern Mediterranean, it is an immensely captivating destination just off the coast of Turkey.
Terry tops were everywhere, and our ride was headed to the beautiful Estate Anastasia Triantafyllou Vineyard, where we were treated to a delectable feast of moussaka and other delightful Grecian treats. Jason, the host, graciously shared his family’s vineyard knowledge, adding a nice, personal touch to the day.
Off the boat and onto the vineyard in our best Terry attire.
Rhodes’ nightlife was vibrant and pulsating with energy, offering a plethora of choices to suit every taste and preference. The options seemed endless and ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Rhodes by night.
The next day, the enchanting isle of Kos greeted us with breathtaking views and exhilarating climbs.
During our visit to Kos, we had the incredible opportunity to explore the Asclepieion, often referred to as the world’s first hospital. This historical site provided us with a fascinating glimpse into the birth of modern medicine.
Our next destination was Naxos. While on the island we had the pleasure of visiting a sixth-generation potter and were able to experience their timeless artistry firsthand.
We also explored the charming town of Chalki which was riddled with cobbled alleys and vibrant shops.
Our journey continued to the historic mountain town of Aperathos, where it was clear we had veered away from the white-washed buildings that decorate much of Greece and immersed ourselves in the charm of stone and marble architecture. It was a wonderful change of scenery steeped in Venetian and Turkish history.
After a bustling day of exploration throughout Naxos, we returned to the boat on our very own shuttle tender for a late lunch. While we were dining the ship embarked on a 3-hour tour to the captivating old town of Mykonos.
On October 19th, the women on this cruise gathered in their favorite Terry cycling gear for a memorable afternoon of fun fueled by fashion. The photos captured the spirit of the event, and I am immensely grateful to all who participated, making it a fantastic last-minute rendezvous.
A very special shout out to Patty Hinz for taking our group photos, here she is sporting a vintage Terry top.
Leaving the Greek islands was undoubtedly difficult, as there is an abundance of sights left to see and a vast history to absorb. I will be back and hope to travel with these wonderful people again, too!
Αντίο, Greece….until next time.
Planning Your Own World Tour Or Girls’ Trip?
Nobody can outfit a wider array of riders as beautifully as Terry. Take advantage of that with our new multi-purchase discount program and get your whole crew in gear. The bigger your group, the more you can save.
30% off 3 matching tops | 40% off 6+ matching tops
It’s easy to make it happen—call or email our Customer Service team for details and order placement: 800.289.8379 lwilkes@terrybicycles.com
The gift of cycling is one that always gives back and never goes out of style. Need some tips for finding the perfect presents for your peloton of friends and family? Our Gift Guide will help you check off all the riders on your list, even the hardest to shop for cyclists who seem to have everything in their arsenal.
All-Weather Roadies
For the can’t stop, won’t stop performance cyclist.
An October exclusive that is soon to disappear, this limited-edition pattern is intended to ward off anything wicked that this way passes. Milagros are symbols to wish others good luck, good health and hope for the future so whether for you or for a dear riding chum, share some flying hearts and protect yourself against any bad cycling vibes that might come your way. We’ve made it easy and available in a variety of items. Choose from one of our best selling Soleil Tops, lightweight arm warmers, water bottles or Air Stream socks.
This season, several members of Team Terry and their families had the opportunity to upgrade their age-old bikes through Bike Benefits extended to them by our partners at Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP). Tune in as Terry staffers geek out about their new rides and share ways that you can upgrade yours without breaking the bank.
About Quality Bicycle Products
QBP is the largest distributor of wholesale bicycle products in North America and is dedicated to making the world a better place through the business of bikes. Their in-house brands include the likes of Surly, Salsa, All-City, and many other industry leaders supplying innovative solutions for all kinds of riders, in all conditions. QBP joins us under the Flagg Bicycle Group, a wonderful family-owned business committed to getting more people riding bikes.
Alysia Goes All-City
I chose the All-City Space Horse because I wanted a steel gravel bike. This is my first bike with drop bars so that has been the biggest learning curve. It caused hand numbness in the beginning but after a lot of adjustments, it has been resolved and I’m riding comfortably. Having a new bike has led me and my husband to explore a ton of new places in Northern Vermont.
We are lucky to have so many quiet gravel roads and multiple rail trails with pretty views close to home. We also took our bikes on a trip to New Paltz, NY to ride on the awesome carriage roads of the Mohonk Preserve. In the summer, I wore Soleil Jerseys paired with the Hi Rise Holster Short or the Easy Rider Short. Now that it’s fall, the Tulip and Hi Rise Holster Capri are perfect. I’m a total gravel convert now—it combines the safe feeling of a rail trail with the views and interesting terrain of riding roads.
– Terry Graphic Designer, Alysia C.
Journeyers x 2: The More The Merrier
My wife and I both got new Salsa Journeyer 2.1 bikes as part of the Bike Benefits program generously offered to us by QBP.
The ordering process was easy, QBP’s customer service was amazing, and we received our bikes promptly. The first bike my wife received had a derailer issue that she was unable to remedy but the exchange process was easy and we were back on the road in no time.
My wife is a certified bike tech so she was able to unbox and assemble both of our bikes and get us on the road to test our new beauties.
For reference, my old ride was a 20 year-old Bianchi Avenue women’s hybrid road bike with a more upright feel and a more casual step-through, drop bar frame.
Though both my wife’s and I’s new bikes are the same in style, I opted to stick with what I was already familiar with, which was a flat bar style bike with gravel/road bike hybrid tires. My wife is more comfortable with the drop-bar style and was actually just upgrading her old bike which was also a Salsa. The main difference between my wife’s old Salsa and the new one is that the former wasn’t a perfect fit and now she is riding the correct size frame. For me, there are a lot of differences between my decades-old ride and the new. These differences are not bad, but I will admit they took some getting used to. The critical differences are that the Journeyor 2.1 has disk brakes, is not a step-through style bike and has a more aggressive riding feel. A pleasant observation between my old and new bike is how much power I now have in my pedaling. Hills no longer seem to be such a struggle and though I purchased a bike with a 2x drive train, I find I rarely have to utilize the easier gears.
We love the new bike colors and have already started to accessorize with matching water bottles and bike bags and have since joined our local “bike gang” to encourage us to get out more!
—Marketplace Specialist, Emily M.
Salsa For Her, Surly For Him
The bike that led me to truly fall in love with cycling was a hybrid Alight from the folks at Liv. I started riding a few years ago mainly as a commuter and needed something that could take me from A to B, but as my skills progressed and my mileage increased I found myself wanting to ride from A to B to G—gravel. The desire to ride more frequently, aggressively, and off the beaten path directed me to the Salsa Journeyer 2.1. A total workhorse and adventure machine, I love how many mounts the frame and fork have for accessories that are making trips to the grocery store and long distance rides both more fun and a lot easier. The aluminum frame feels so much lighter than my former bike and the fatter tires are magic on mixed terrain. It took a few rides to adapt to using drop bars. Like Alysia, I ran into hand numbness, but after making some fit adjustments and picking up a pair of Terry Touring Gel Gloves, my new riding position has proved to be very comfortable. To further customize my new bike, I swapped out the stock saddle for my tried-and-true Butterfly Galactic +, but otherwise, this beauty was unboxed and perfect for my needs as is.
Cam and her husband’s bikes smooching over Lake Champlain.
My husband was the one who truly needed a bike upgrade. He had been riding the same hybrid since high school and after a minor crash this summer, it finally had to be laid to rest. He opted for the Surly Preamble, as he wanted something that could keep up with me on the streets of Burlington and the gravel roads beyond it. He loves that the Preamble is steel-made and simplistic, it has everything he needs—comfort, durability, speed—and nothing he doesn’t. And it certainly didn’t hurt that his Preamble came in a sexy, skyrim blue colorway.
With our new bikes, we’ve had the opportunity to hop on more group rides with our gravel-grinding pals and are loving exploring the beautiful riding backdrop that is Vermont.
– Communications Coordinator, Cam R.
Upgrade Your Bike Without Breaking The Bank.
These small, budget-friendly, and sometimes overlooked modifications can make your current bike feel more comfortable, look cooler, and protect the investment you’ve already made. Just because we got brand new bikes, doesn’t mean yours is destined for retirement.
Saddle Up
Nothing else affects your cycling enjoyment as much as finding the right bike saddle and it’s a very individual choice. With the wrong saddle, irritation or discomfort can ruin your ride. With the right one for your personal cycling needs, you won’t think about it at all—unless you’re bragging about how comfortable you are. Upgrading your saddle can drastically and immediately improve your ride.
So how do you find the right saddle for you? A great place to start is with our online Saddle Selector. We distilled over two decades of saddle expertise into one easy-to-use page so that you can simply answer a few questions about how you ride, and narrow down all the possibilities until you’ve found the perfect Terry saddle for your needs and preferences. For more in-depth advice on saddle selection, we’ve also dedicated a blog to helping you find your saddle soulmate.
Accessorize Your Ride
From bike bags, to bells, to bottle cages and bright lights—adding accessories to your bike is a great way to up its utility and add some personality.
Regular maintenance and cleaning will improve the efficiency of your bike and preserve its components in the long run. Give your bike the deep cleansing it deserves with our assortment of cleaning tools. They’ll help restore your ride to new-bike-day status and keep it rolling for years to come.
Pickin’ up bad vibrations? Consider upgrading your handlebar tape or bike gloves. When you’re riding, you’re constantly putting pressure on your hands and a good bar tape and set of gloves will provide shock absorption and cut down on fatigue so you can ride more comfortably for longer. For tape, we recommend Super Sticky Kush Bar Tape to add some plushness and personality to your bike. As for gloves, we scoured the cycling universe to find you the best from massive gelatinous to strategically deployed minimalists, to thermal hot shots and windproof wunderkinds. To determine which glove would be best for you this winter, check out our handy guide: Winter Cycling Gloves Guide.
There’s a lot to consider on the quest for the best winter cycling gloves, so we’re breaking it down for you. Here’s a guide to what to look for and highlights from the Terry collection to keep your hands toasty for many winter miles to come.
How to choose the best winter gloves for cycling
The best winter cycling gloves for you will be the ones that give you the warmth and comfort you need to enjoy the ride and give you the grip and dexterity you need for the type of riding you will be doing. That might mean more than one pair of winter gloves. Having a few options in different weights and materials, maybe worn in layers, lets you choose the best combination for the conditions you will ride in.
What to look for in a winter cycling glove.
Key Features of Winter Cycling Gloves
Cuffs and closures
The length and closure of the cuff can make a big difference to both your comfort and how practical a glove is for you. A long cuff keeps the wind from blowing up your sleeve, but whether it is close-fitting and meant to go under the sleeve, or looser and worn over the sleeve, can have a big impact. I often remove my glove while riding to grab something from a pocket, so I prefer over-the-top gloves with no closures. If you ride with a smart watch you might like the same approach. Others might like a snugger fitting cuff with a secure velcro or zipper closure.
Touchscreen compatibility
It can be very convenient to pull off the trail and answer a call, navigate with an app, or snap a picture of the winter wonderland you’re riding in, without having to take your gloves off. Look for this feature, especially in lighter gloves.
Fit versus insulation
Look out for fit notes to see if a particular glove runs true to size of if you’ll need to size up or down. The goal is a snug fit without constriction. Loose or oversized gloves reduce your control over the handlebars and shifters. Undersized gloves are uncomfortable of course, but can also reduce circulation and make your hands colder.
Bulk is also part of the fit equation for cold-weather cycling gloves. Winter gloves for skiing and more general uses rely on thick layers of insulation to make them warm. Cycling gloves have to keep the bulk down to allow enough sensitivity for effective control of the bike. Finding the balance between warmth and dexterity that works for you is the trick to choosing your best winter bike gloves. Bear in mind that good wind blocking and water resistance can make a glove with less insulation feel warmer.
Fabric Choices for Winter Bike Gloves
If you prefer natural or sustainable fibers, there are good options with merino wool, especially in lighter gloves. Synthetic fibers are more often used in heavier cycling gloves, especially when the essential combination of water resistance, windproofing and breathability come into play. Fabrics like GoreTex, Gore Windstopper, and WindTex are well known choices, other brands may offer similar properties.
Are neoprene gloves good for cycling?
Fully neoprene gloves might seem like a good option since they’re used for water sports in cold, wet conditions. It can be a good solution in pouring rain in warmer weather, but won’t perform as well in the winter. Although it is completely waterproof, it is not very breathable. Gloves that utilize neoprene as the body fabric will likely make you sweat more and then trap the moisture against the skin, which can lead to uncomfortable chills.
How warm do your winter cycling gloves need to be?
Do your hands get cold during other activities in winter? What is the range of conditions you expect to ride in? The answers will give you a good idea of how much protection from the cold you need to look for.
The challenge is knowing which of the many materials will give you the amount of warmth you need. One important thing to bear in mind is breathability. A breathable glove allows moisture from sweat to evaporate, so the insulation can work as intended. A non-breathable glove with the same insulation will trap chilling dampness next to your skin. One fabric to avoid in the quest for warmth: cotton. Cotton while soft, tends to hold moisture and lose any insulating value. Avoid cotton in any gloves and clothing you plan to use for strenuous activities in the cold.
Do you need padding in a winter cycling glove?
Padding helps reduce soreness by softening pressure points as well as absorbing shocks and vibrations from the road. Padded palms also reduce numbness by relieving pressure on the ulnar nerve in your hand. Different riders will have different sensitivities and tolerances around these issues, so it will take a little experimentation to find what works best for you.
Gloves made for mountain biking and road cycling will tend to have padding in different places, as your hands rest in different spots on flat versus drop handlebars.
What’s Best For Cold Weather Cycling—Gloves, Mittens or Both?
This comes down to how cold your hands get, what kind of conditions you will ride in, and the bike you will be riding.
For really cold conditions, mittens are warmer than gloves, because when your fingers are clustered together they do not lose heat as quickly as they do in gloves. On the other hand (pun intended), with mittens you give up dexterity and sensitivity, which can make it harder to use some brake and gear-shifting setups.
“Lobster claw” mitts, or “lobster gloves,” allow a good compromise between warmth and finger movement for cyclists. Fingers are clustered together as in mittens, but there’s a split to allow some of your fingers to move separately. Some split mittens contain the first two fingers separately from the others, some contain only the pointer finger so the other three can huddle. Both styles make it much easier to use normal hand positions on the hoods, and operate brakes and gears with good control, while keeping fingers and hands warmer.
For those who are comfortable cycling in mittens, a great combination is an insulated glove inside a wind and waterproof shell mitt. You can add or remove the shell any time needed, and slip a hand warmer inside the shell next to your fingers when it gets really cold. My hands stay comfortable down to zero with a combination like this, but it wouldn’t allow enough dexterity to work the shifters well on a road bike.
Glove layering can also work to give additional warmth without losing too much control over shifters, similar to wearing a baselayer under a shell. A close-fitting glove in a lightweight microfleece fabric or merino wool, or a glove liner, inside a wind and waterproof glove, can actually be warmer than a heavier glove on its own.
Cycling Gloves For Cool Conditions – 60° to 45°
Just keeping chilly air off your fingers can be enough to keep you comfy in this temperature range. A thin glove or liner can do the job. Insulation and wind blocking are not so important, so look at features like grip, padding, touchscreen friendliness.
Full fingers give more warmth than fingerless gloves, but these are breathable enough to stay comfortable for just the padding benefits on warmer trail rides.
Merino wool blend, good grip, touchscreen compatible, and windproof where you need it. If you prefer a classic glove, checkout it’s five-finger counterpart: the Active Fleece Glove.
A glove that converts to a mitt, and has a great set of features. Good grip, windproofing, water resistance, breathability, touchscreen-friendly and great visibility.
Another option that will up your visibility points. It uses strategically placed padding and triple-layer Artex windproof, waterproof, and breathable technology for the optimal balance of comfort and weather protection. Layer it with the Thermal Merino Gloves for ultimate warmth and winter riding comfort.
Windproof, water-resistant, lightly insulated with easy on/off and great comfort.
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Cycling Gloves For Cold Rides – Freezing or below
Look for well insulated gloves with good wind blocking fabric. Layering gloves can keep you riding happily when it’s this cold, and switching to mitts if they work for you.
Designed to excel on cold wet rides, this glove may also reach below freezing with wind and waterproofing, plus good insulation and breathability.
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Cycling Gloves For Serious Cold – Well Below Freezing
Down in this temperature range, we would look for heavy insulation, multiple layers, and supplemental heat. 45NRTH leaves all other gloves in the drawer when it comes to extreme temperatures.
Combines a wind-and-water resistant shell fabric paired with Primaloft insulation and a Merino-wool blend liner to be your best riding companion when temps have plunged below 15 degrees F. Engineered with an innovative, four-compartment construction, it combines a glove’s dexterity benefits with the warmth of a mitten.
However, there’s an also option that does an end-run around gloves altogether: bar mitts.
The ultimate deep winter cycling option. Almost like keeping your hands indoors while you’re out for a ride. If you ride in the deep cold often you will love this upgrade. Only works with flat bar setups.
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Cycling doesn’t have an off season. Those who think it does just haven’t found the right gear. At Terry, we strive to help women keep the wheels turning year ’round and it’s our mission to help them do so safely, confidently, and in a way that completely matches their personal style and riding ability. Our Fall Collection is no exception. This season, we’ve refreshed classics with a fan following, extended sizing and length options in rising stars, and introduced two new items that take natural performance and touring by bike to a higher level.
Our prints range from more subdued to flamboyant in hues that champion the natural palette and vibrancy of autumn. To complement our in-house lineup, we added the best transitional pieces from the cycling industry’s most esteemed brands and held them to our standard for comfort, fit and style.
So settle in, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and join us for a peek at what’s new for Fall.
ALL NEW:
Merino Bike Jersey
NEW Merino Jersey in Saori
NEW Merino Jersey in Gingko
Our latest jersey innovation brings you closer to nature than ever before. Made from a naturally moisture wicking, odor-resistant, and thermo-regulating Merino wool blend, it combines the feel of your favorite worn-in long sleeve with the performance of your most technical pieces. Those of you who have been petitioning us to resurrect our original Merino Jersey from the archives will be pleased with the updates we’ve made to bring a timeless piece into 2023. Semi-fitted, it softly shapes to the body and is simply styled with a single rear zippered pocket for unlimited layering opportunities. 10 inch venting front zipper with reflective trim, zipper garage and 3/4 inch wind flap; 2 inch collar plays defense against draft; dropped tail hem for on-the-bike coverage; elastic-free sleeves and hemline for a more comfortable fit.
Coolweather Tight Tour
Ideal for all-day rides and multi-day tours in temperatures ranging from 40-60 degrees.
The desire to rack up miles doesn’t cease when the temps start to creep down. Our Coolweather Tight Tour is here to extend your long-distance riding season far past summer. Made from the same tri-blend, quick wicking fabric that designated the original Coolweather Tight as a 3-season staple, this version comes packed with our densely padded and extremely comfortable Flex Tour chamois. Equipped with four-way stretch, soft wing construction, and 14% more multi-density foam than the Flex Chamois, the Flex Tour gives you the freedom to ride layer-free and in total comfort on all-day rides and multi-day tours. 29 inch inseam; elastic-free front waist yoke and gentle ankle grippers; smartphone-friendly side zip pocket at right hip; 8 panel construction and moderate compression provide a precision fit; proudly sewn in the USA.
Tulip Jersey Plus
Tulip Jersey modeled by Adina Crawford. Photography by: Ahmar Shah
After introducing this flouncy, fleecy multi sport master into our lineup in 2021, we knew we needed to make it available to more women. We worked with a fabulous rider/fit model, Adina, to plant these Tulips for Fall and we hope you agree that what’s blossomed is a true beauty. We designed the Tulip Jersey Plus to flatter a wide range of body types and to excel not only for cycling, but for a wide variety of cold weather activities. The feminine hourglass shaping provides extra room at the hemline via crossover side slits and the super stretchy, brushed fabric we found is low in loft to take the weight out of layering. Printed accent border at the cuff and back hemline provide a dose of visibility and whole lot of personality. 12 inch front zipper with internal wind/storm flap for easy ventilation; low profile collar is comfortable in on-bike positioning and lays flat against the hemline; elastic-free, tulip shaped hemline for additional ease at the hip, zippered rear pocket accommodates smartphone and other ride alongs; semi-fitted. Available in two colorways: Heather Raspberry and Heather Marine.
Winter Tight Petite
Our warmest tight yet in a petite length.
The Winter Tight Petite was made for shorter riders with big cycling goals. Now available in a 26.5 inch inseam, this is our warmest riding tight thanks to one of the best combinations of cold weather fabrics available: in front, Polartec Hardface WindPro jersey/velour with DWR water repellency and polymer surface to shed moisture and block wind; Powerstretch Pro in rear adds stretch and moisture management. Fully windproof and highly water resistant, the Winter Tight Petite was designed for the worst conditions. Add to that the integration of our premium Fleet chamois and you have one of the warmest, best fitting cycling tights available for women. 3 panel, minimal seaming for increased warmth and heat retention; high rise waistband with a hidden elastic at top; flat seam construction to help prevent chafing on high cadence, coldweather excursions. The Winter Tight is also available in a longer, 28.5 inch inseam.
On the bike or apres, worn solo or as a baselayer, the Apres Bike Team Top made exclusively for Terry by our friends at Krimson Klover is complete perfection.Another just-for-us exclusive by Krimson Klover, the Cirque Bike Sweater is something every cyclista needs in her winter wardrobe. Don’t wait to indulge, this comfy cutie is moving fast. Custom-designed by Holly Aiken and exclusively sold through Terry, the new Bicycle Coupe Tote Bag is extremely durable and will be your everyday carry for years to come.Soft, loose, boxy and raw-edged the new Drop Shoulder Crew by Marushka will outfit yours in graphic splendor.
Cycling races and events are a phenomenal way to connect with other riders, develop new skills, explore different places and expand your community. This summer, we were delighted to support several events and organized rides from our own backyard in Vermont to the Grand Tetons. While we couldn’t physically attend them all, we were there in spirit and had some incredible ambassadors to cheer on and take part in the action. Here’s a look at some of this summer’s event highlights.
Wydaho Rendezvous: The Teton Bike Festival
A chance meeting over breakfast burritos outside Yellowstone National Park connected us to new Development Director of Teton Valley Trails & Pathways, Peggy Boggs. Peggy invited us to Wydaho, a family-friendly gathering and celebration of mountain biking that’s famous for providing fun for all in the Tetons and we knew we had to be involved.
The Wydaho Rendezvous Teton Bike Festival is a fundraiser for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and the largest adaptive mountain bike festival in the USA. Held yearly over Labor Day weekend at the Grand Targhee Resort near Driggs, ID the driving force behind the event is to make the mountain biking community in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming more inclusive while preserving Teton Valley’s trail network. Wydaho aims to reshape the biking community by creating and maintaining trails that are accessible to all abilities, making the sport more diverse, and ensuring that the trails traveled remain a treasure for generations to come.
Wydaho is a well-oiled machine that welcomes everyone. Grand Targhee’s trails offer something for every style of riding and every level of rider, from flow trails for all ages and abilities, to adaptive courses, to classic technical descents, jump lines, skills parks and much, much more. Along with the opportunity to discover a new favorite trail by taking laps on over 2,200 vertical feet of lift-serviced downhill and over 70+ miles of cross country trails, Wydaho also featured live music, gear and adaptive bike demos, cycling clinics, out-of-the-saddle activities and even the opportunity to win a sweet Terry gear package. Peggy reports that this year, between athletes and support folks, over 90 people attended for the adaptive component and over $25,000 was raised for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways. Peggy also remarked that there was an overwhelming call to host more women’s rides and that Wydaho looks forward to creating more women-centered clinics and rides in 2024.
To learn more and get involved with next year’s gathering, please visit the Wydaho Website.
Kelly Brush Ride
We were thrilled that Terry could once again support the Kelly Brush Ride on September 9th. This event is an iconic Vermont celebration that supports the Kelly Brush Foundation’s (KBF) mission to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives.
KBF was founded by Kelly Brush and her family after Kelly was injured in 2006 at an NCAA alpine ski race. This sparked a movement dedicated to making active lifestyles a reality for those who have experienced a spinal cord injury. Today, Kelly is a pediatric nurse practitioner, mother, skier, biker, golfer, weekend adventurer, and passionate leader of the Kelly Brush Foundation.
Every dollar raised at the Kelly Brush Ride goes directly to providing adaptive sports equipment, hosting camps, and connecting members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community through online tools. There are approximately 300,000 people in the United States living with a spinal cord injury, and every year that number increases by 18,000. The obstacles of navigating from injury to independence are real: physical, financial, and even the belief it is possible. The Kelly Brush Ride aims to offer inspiration that anything is possible and to raise funds that enable anyone to buy the equipment they need to get out and go. Increased access to adaptive equipment means that families can play tennis together, friends can ski down their favorite mountain, basketball players can join their local league, and any adaptive athlete can get back to being active again.
The Middlebury-based event features 4 excellent road course options ranging from 10 to 100 miles through the rolling hills of the Vermont countryside. For the first time this year, a 5th course was introduced that gave riders the option to ditch the pavement and take on a 32-mile unassisted gravel route. A massive number of Vermont cyclists showed up at the all-ages event, including 5-year-old Freddy, the son of Bobby and Hannah Torney who are very active in Vermont’s biking and skiing communities.
We look forward to seeing Freddy top podiums someday!
Freddy just turned 5 this August and got a new bike for his birthday. His aunt also got him a ‘King of the Mountains’ Tour de France jersey as we had it on in the background a lot this summer and he became obsessed—constantly racing his 3-year-old brother around the neighborhood and declaring himself the ‘king of the mountains’. He was very pumped for the KBF Ride and crushed the 11-mile route and says he is doing 20 miles next year. Freddy didn’t really realize it was a fundraising ride and not a race, telling his teachers he did well but “a few people finished before me, so I didn’t win this year”
Bobby Torney on Freddy’s First KBF Ride.
Last year the KBF awarded 244 grantees with $1 million in Active Fund grants across 50 states. It is their goal this year to raise $1.35 million. While the Kelly Brush Ride may have concluded, fundraising will continue through the end of September with every additional donation making a difference in more people’s lives. To donate and learn more about the Kelly Brush Foundation, please visit the KBF Website.
Black Girls Do Bike 10th Anniversary Meetup
Terry Ambassador and all-around movement motivator, Adina Crawford was selected to lead two invigorating yoga sessions at the Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) Annual Meetup in San Diego, CA this August. Supported by Terry and REI, Adina attended the event celebrating 10 years of black joy that all started when Founder and Executive Director of BGDB, Monica Godfrey-Garrison, realized how seriously underrepresented black women are in cycling. In just 10 years, Black Girls Do Bike has grown to include over 100 grassroots chapters worldwide and has built a robust and encouraging network of riders. Within this network are over 180 leading ladies—including our very own Adina—known as Sheros, who have gone above and beyond to break down the barriers between black women and cycling and serve as mentors across the organization. Black Girls Do Bike hosts local events, group rides, clinics, and national meetups to connect thousands of black women through their love of cycling for function, fitness, freedom and fun. This year’s 10th Anniversary gathering was a celebration of a decade of progress, fellowship, and black girl magic.
Never-Ending Pedal Strokes with Black Girls Do Bike.
The National Meetup this August was indeed a memorable event for Black Girls Do Bike. We celebrated 10 YEARS!!! Not only was this a major milestone, it was also a gathering of women from across 50 states to celebrate biking. What better way to get fit, build laughter, and have fun all at once?
The weekend itinerary was full of a lot of excitement and events orchestrated by the national committee, and members of the Black Girls Do Bike San Diego Chapter.
Friday: To kick the event off, an unforgettable All-White Party was held at Carnitas’ Snack Shack, where women gathered in head to toe, all-white attire. The kick off was highlighted by ladies all gussied up to raise the roof, have fun dancing, laughing, and partaking in Carnitas’s tasty tacos and other foods. We had a blast taking photos. Selfies were shared, riders representing the same homestate took group pics, and some of us even snapped some glamour shots. To end the night there were giveaways, including a TREK Bike. It was a magnificent time celebrating 10 years of progress and all the incredible things that are still to come.
Saturday: The San Diego Chapter of BGDB set up a group ride that took all participants on historic and scenic routes throughout the city. What a great time it was to pedal and see beautiful San Diego while stopping to take pictures or grab snacks from local vendors. The 20 mile route captured the essence of San Diego: water, sand, and marvelous historic sites. The opportunity to stop and go was amazing, as no one was left behind.
After the enjoyable bike ride, ladies pre-registered for my yoga session and I was grateful that it was a sold-out event. This class allowed participants to release the tension from riding and, moreover, come into deliberate stillness while elongating and stretching the muscles and allowing for better blood flow. Monica Godfrey-Garrison (Founder/Executive Director of BGDB) generously provided all the yoga mats and essential lavender oils were randomly placed under towels for the participants to enjoy. The entire room was dedicated to releasing, restoring, and relaxing the bodies. A full hour of bliss. The movements were small but impactful, with various modifications to support all bodies and levels.
Sunday: On the final day, we took over Bike The Bay a big, 29 mile ride around the San Diego Bay. WHEW!!!!! At least 200 women from Black Girls Do Bike participated in this fantastic ride. The ride was self-paced, non-competitive, and a whole lot of fun. It offered opportunities to stop and explore the sights, grab a coffee and a snack, and chat with other riders from all over San Diego Bay area. We got to see the cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City before returning back to the start in Downtown San Diego Embaracedero Park. The whole ride was to benefit the San Diego Bicycle Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to making cycling better in San Diego. The ride was initially a challenge because, like with any ride, you don’t know how you’re body will perform, but there was comfort in knowing that it was only me vs. me the whole distance.
The weekend concluded with Yoga In The Park. This was a quiet, self-contained yoga experience where members got to partake in yoga as the sun went down over the water. The movement was designed to unwind, unspool thoughts, and allow the body to rest and stretch. The goal in this session was to allow each participant to increase strength, endurance, stamina, and most importantly flexibility.
Overall, leading the yoga sessions for the BGDB 10th Anniversary Gathering provided me an opportunity to connect with fellow participants through grounding work, breath, movement, and stillness. My yoga sessions gave everyone a chance to completely let go and embrace each breath, in and out. Between each breath, there are transitions which are like bridges to the next pose, creating a reflective move as we send breath through the body and balance to the mind and soul.
The impact this event had was simply beautiful. It was an opportunity to be present, and to reflect on self and personal gratitude, that was deepened with the power of sisterhood and the blessings we offer eachother. Black Girls Do Bike is supportive, encouraging, non-judgemental and moreover has a genuine love for all levels and bodies in cycling. I left the weekend in a deep state of gratitude and resilience.
– Adina Crawford recounts her experience at the Black Girls Do Bike 10th Anniversary Meetup.
About Adina
Adina is an avid fitness and cycling enthusiast who loves building communities and creating spaces where people thrive. In 2016, she completed her first marathon in Chicago followed by the Boston Virtual Marathon in October 2021. She has completed too many half-marathons, triathlons, and cycling events to count. In October 2022, Adina was recognized for all the work she does to make running, biking, and yoga inclusive to all and received a proclamation from Mayor Dominic Sarno of Springfield, Massachusetts. With his proclamation there is now an official “Adina Crawford Day” every October 30th.
Adina Crawford is a certified Yoga Teacher who teaches Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yin Yoga and Meditation and Mindfulness. Her calling to teach yoga has been about diversity and community and understanding that each person is unique and at a different level. Her goal is to inspire growth at every level. She has collaborated and taught with companies such as Fleet Feet, Lululemon, Athleta, Oiselle and many local groups in her Baltimore, MD community. Along with being a Terry Ambassador, Adina is an Ambassador for Trek Bicycles, Black Girls Run, and is an REI Co-op Partner. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Black Girls Run Foundation whose mission is to encourage and motivate black women to practice a healthy lifestyle and break down barriers around fitness. Adina’s goal is to bring more diversity and awareness to the track, mat, and bike. She truly believes: RUNNING, YOGA, & BIKES ARE FOR EVERY BODY. Follow along with Adina’s journey on social media: Instagram: @adinavcrawford | Facebook: Deanie The Yogini – For The Love of YOGA | Twitter: @Adinacrawford19
We were stoked to be able to support more than one 10th anniversary this Summer. In August, Skirts in the Dirt held their 10th annual, women-only mountain bike race in Michigan—the only event of it’s nature in the entire state. Skirts in the Dirt is a race designed with the beginner mountain biker in mind but is a blast for all skill levels, offering unique courses and challenges for every type of rider. Skirts in the Dirt encourages participants to ride for fun, community, to try something new or just to race with a ton of awesome women in their local cycling scene. At its core, Skirts in the Dirt is a celebration of all women who ride. We teamed up with Ambassador and Skirts in the Dirt Race Director, Maria Diekema, to ensure this year’s event was a success and the start of 10 more years of women-centered cycling fun.
Why We Race
Skirts in the Dirt was born in 2013. Since then, we have won numerous awards from our local community and organizations that represent our entire state. As of today, we are still the only all-women mountain bike race in the state of Michigan. This year, as we looked around at over 160 women and girls participating, we wondered why other races have trouble getting women to participate. There is probably a combination of reasons, but we are obviously doing something right to see strong women show up in such strong numbers.
Our event is more than just another mountain bike race—it is a celebration of all women who ride; no matter the color of their skin, body shape or size, skill level, where they ride, how often or the bike they ride. We are inclusive of the LGBTQ, Femme and NB community. You will also find mothers with their children—on their bikes, on the course, and on the podium.
We take pride in cultivating a safe place for all non-traditional mountain bike riders to comfortably experience a beginner-friendly racing atmosphere. It is our hope that it leads to more races down the trail.
Women have been coming from hours away to participate for several years now. We have a few women who have raced with us from the start and many who have come back yearly since discovering us. We celebrate our racers through the entire Skirts in the Dirt event because we are grateful that they see the value in celebrating women in all forms and cultivating a future as role models to young racers.
Although Skirts in the Dirt is assisted by a large group of volunteers; it is the Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters Planning Committee who spearhead most of the event planning, organizing, course-marking, brainstorming, and logistics. None of these women get paid to host Skirts in the Dirt and none of them would want to—our work is about cultivating a community, watching the Michigan ridership grow, raising awareness of the local mountain biking chapters, and inspiring more people to ride their bikes and to find adventure on their backyard trails!
Our race includes 5 categories for adult racers: Never Ever!, Oops! I Did It Again, Weekend Warrior, Dirt Diva, Single Speed, and Fabulously Fat. The categories range from 5-6 mile beginner courses to 14-15 mile routes for more experienced riders and special races for fat biking fanatics and single speed minimalists. It’s our mission to provide an event where all skill levels thrive. Our space is safe and we extend an invitation to anyone who might feel intimidated to join us! This event is to show that the sport of mountain biking is awesome, and the people are even better!
Our race also includes categories for young racers: Little Divas, Squirts in the Dirt, and Tiny Squirts in the Dirt. Little Divas is the most competitive category, where Girls 10-13 years-old who have been a part of an organized MTB youth group and/or has successfully completed other 10+ mile race or events, can now race for the opportunity to win a cash prize. We do this to encourage girls to continue to race where they are welcomed and to fuel a healthy, competitive spirit. We want to be an example to these young girls. They are our future. Velo Kids, a local non-profit organization, also hosts an obstacle course so little non-racers (boys and girls) can be a part of the day too.
Wahlfield Park, where Skirts in the Dirt is hosted, is one of the most beautiful places in the Greater Grand Rapids area. The trail is perfect for this event and we look forward to it every year. We feel it is the most gorgeous trail in the area; with all the flowers, rivers that run through it, the views, and the terrain. The trail coordinators at Wahlfiend are so awesome, too. They bend over backward for us to make sure we have the best time! We are so grateful for all their hard work.
All proceeds from Skirts in the Dirt get put back into the local community by promoting the sport (through the Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters), maintaining our local trails (through donation to Wahlfield Park), and donations to new trail builds (Jamestown Trail). We also donate to local pet rescue organizations and sponsor learning opportunities for women interested in bike mechanics.
Of course, we could not put on this event without the support of our sponsors. Our main sponsor is our favorite local bike shop – Main Street Bicycle Co. in Zeeland, Michigan. Velocity USA donates a set of beautiful wheels every year! Wonder Goods donates beautiful bike bags. Boeshield T-9 makes sure everyone’s chains are lubed. Terry has supported us with wonderful prize packages and helped create excitement and make our event a success. Wren Sports sent us awesome suspension forks and the local mountain biking chapter; the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance supports us a great deal with cash and spreading the word.
We hope to see many readers and members of the Terry community at Skirts in the Dirt in 2024!
Skirts in the Dirt Race Director Maria Diekema
About Maria & The Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters
“Hey! I’m Maria and I love mountain biking! Although my husband introduced me to mountain biking about 6 years ago, it was my friend Jill Martindale who turned it into a passion. She sold me my first bike when she worked at a local shop and told me about the women’s weekly group rides. My first race ever was Skirts in the Dirt. I had so much fun that I kept coming back and now I organize it! Dreams do come true! In 2020 I founded an all-women’s mountain bike group called Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters. I saw a need for it in the Holland/Zeeland area and it was important for me to find a way to fill that gap. Since then, the club has grown so much. I love introducing women to mountain biking! I love watching their skills grow and them gaining confidence. To see my LMBSisters enter races, doing long gravel rides and bikepacking; it makes my heart so happy. I have the goodest boi in the world named Miles. He is a rescue beagle mix and if we talk you won’t go away without seeing a picture or two or three. I love laid back fun group rides and will join any chance I get. If your ride takes you to tacos or ice cream, I’m there!”
Founded in 2020, Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters (LMBS) is a Michigan not-for-profit organization that promotes women in biking by putting on skills clinics, weekly (year-round) rides, organizes camp & rides, and promotes, joins and offers support at other local biking events and gravel and MTB races. LMBS won the “Club of the Year” award in 2023 from the League of Michigan Cyclists for promoting access to cycling and enhancing the lives of women. LMBS would not be in existence today if it were not for the inspiration of the Skirts in the Dirt race event. To learn more about Skirts in the Dirt and the Lakeshore Mountain Biking Sisters, please visit their website.
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Nurse practitioners, moms, athletes and Susan B bike owners, Jean, Megan and Hannah, have been Terry models and ambassadors for almost 2 decades. They were kind enough to work with us at our most recent shoot in Montana, where they live and provide care to nearly everyone in Billings. Newest addition, Emmy, has recently graduated from trike to bike and provides regular wound care practice for all.
What’s the greatest health challenge facing kids today?
(M) As a pediatric nurse practitioner caring for children of all ages, I have seen a huge increase childhood obesity over the years. Multiple factors contribute to this including lack of activity, increased screen time, and poor diet. Biking is one activity that most kids enjoy. I wish every child had the ability to have a bike as I truly believe it would help improve both physical and mental health in our children. Kids are happiest when they spend time outdoors!
(J) Kids have never been more connected to the world yet disconnected from each other and their families than ever before. Spending hours alone scouring social media and scrolling with their phones has led to inactivity, poor eating habits, low self esteem, obesity, eventually leading to depression and chronic illness. Many of my patients do not live in an area that fosters a sense of safety for them to get on a bike and ride it to school or play in the neighborhood. We are raising the future leaders of our country and as communities I hope we are all stepping up to the plate, creating a village that fosters creative thinking, problems solving, good communication, healthy bodies and minds, and an inclusive welcome for children from every walk of life and every family make-up. No better way to get kids out in the fresh air than a bike. Everyone, no matter their size, can learn to ride a bike and enjoy it.
What impact do you think the outdoors/exercise/biking can have on kids, especially girls?
(H) All of these have an incredible impact on kids of all ages, not only in maintaining physical fitness, but in playing a huge role in mental health. Taking time to put down the screens and escape the chaos the world can bring helps keep us all – kids and adults – grounded and refreshed. I am realizing more and more as I get older how important hobbies are. Having an activity that you enjoy and can incorporate into your life regularly helps maintain consistency and regulate stress in life. For me, that’s anything outside – primarily hiking, biking and running. I love that I can do any of these with my family, my dog, or by myself!
(J) For me it was my first memory of freedom. I got my first real bike in 3rd grade. I was never a competitive kid and being on a sports team was something that caused me a lot of anxiety. Riding my bike gave me the freedom to be physical and get myself any place I wanted to be–especially the local pool in the summertime!
It’s unusual to see kids riding bikes to school but you do get that in Billings. Is that a good thing for a community?
(H) I LOVE seeing kids riding bikes to school – it’s one of my favorite parts about Billings. When I was young, I walked or rode bikes to school frequently with a group of neighborhood kids. We all loved it! We are living in a different world today, and it has robbed younger generations of this experience. We are so lucky to live in a smaller community that allows children to continue to do this safely, and I consider myself very blessed to be able to raise my kids here.
Any secret tips for raising excellent daughters?
(J) My girls were raised with fresh air and dirt, a sense of neighborhood and community, knowing all walks of life, valuing the need for lifetime friendships that are respectful and loving, and spending REAL TIME with family. These are the things that build healthy humans, and most of it is free and can be experienced on a bike!
Lastly, important new rider advice from 3-year old Emmy:
Always go slow down the hills & don’t turn your handlebars or you might fall off the curb and tip your bike over…
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