Terry Peloton

Category: Sidesaddle Blog

  • WHERE’S THE T-SHORT?

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    Don’t worry–we made it better. We left the good things alone (quickest drying fabric, sculpted paneling) and zeroed in on improving the features for longer distances and touring. In addition to changing its name to the Touring T-Short, we’ve updated the waistband, making it wider and elastic-free in front. Next, we added a handy side zip pocket on the right. And we’ve also developed a new touring version of our famed Flex Air chamois which has the same soft wing, full stretch construction with perforations for ventilation, but with additional padding (16%) for longer distance comfort. The collection of Touring T-Shorts will still come in 3 lengths (5″, 8″, 10″) and in plus, as well as a knicker. We know this is a beloved group of shorts in the Terry line and we think we’ve given you even more to love with the new updates. Happy Touring!
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    See the new T-Shorts here:
    T-Short Short
    T-Short Regular
    T-Short Long
    T-Short Plus

  • GEORGENA’S CHECKLIST

    BEGINNING OF SEASON BIKE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

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    Georgena’s been very busy with her new hand-built bike enterprise georgenaterry.com. In addition to offering a fabulous line of custom bicycles, she also continues her efforts to make cycling a more enjoyable experience through her blog. Those who know her, know that her bicycles are always in perfect running condition no matter what season it is. She has wonderful shortcuts, tips and decades of advice all built into her latest piece on bike maintenance which we are linking to here with her kind permission.

     

  • ON BOARD IN THE OFF SEASON.

    THE FUN WAY TO TRAIN OFF-SEASON – THE DA VINCI BODYBOARD.

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    Hello everyone! My name is Margo D., the creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick (www.brooklynfitchick.com) and I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I am the new fitness ambassador for Terry Bicycles. As an avid cyclist and fitness enthusiast I have long been a fan of the Terry brand. So much so that I practically begged them to allow me the opportunity to write for their new monthly newsletter which begins with this first article right here—yay!

    Living on the East Coast is tough on my winter training and I am often forced to skip an outdoor ride for an indoor workout. However, I choose to look at it as an opportunity to work on my strength & flexibility training and one of my favorite workouts lately is on my new Da Vinci BodyBoard created by Flohery Mahoney.

    For those of you not familiar with Da Vinci BodyBoard, check out this clip from the TODAY show but in essence it is a “core board” with exercise bands created by Flohery to work several muscle groups at one time while providing a quick and effective cardio workout. The Da Vinci BodyBoards are eight feet by two feet and come either flat or in a foldable format and include several bands and a soft mat.
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    Flohery was a hard core runner who felt out of balance with so much cardio training as part of her exercise regime but little time for yoga, Pilates or any kind of stretching-based workout.

    After experimenting with bands & tubes tied to her furniture around her house, she came up with the idea to create a flat surface and attach the bands to it to alternate levels of resistance. After tinkering with the design several times she came up with the Da Vinci BodyBoard.

    Each board costs $395  and they come with two sets of latex tubing, two aerobic dance bands, two padded handles, two ankle straps, mat and a DVD filled with several 20-minute workouts. (You will definitely need space for keeping mine behind a closet door.)

    I have used the board several times in the last few months and the Da Vinci BodyBoard truly delivered on its promise to be both a cardio & strength-based. By using the “dance bands” while performing lunges and squats I managed to get an excellent upper body along with my core.

    Using the ankle bands with my ab work gave extra resistance that I could feel right away. This is NOT a wimpy “bands” routine. You will be working your abs, back, shoulders, quads, and hamstrings while lengthening your muscles with each movement.

    If you are curious to try out the Da Vinci BodyBoard for yourself, classes are starting to pop up across the country and you can find one nearest you at this link.

    What kinds of workouts do you try during the winter months? Let me know! Looking forward to checking in with you every month!

    Talk soon!
    Margo “Brooklyn Fit Chick”

  • BROOKLYN FIT CHICK GOES BIKING.

    MEET OUR NEW FITNESS AMBASSADOR.

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    Margo (a/k/a Brooklyn Fit Chick) is the latest female cyclist to join the Terry bandwagon. She’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women’s fitness, has her own very popular blog , has certifications in group fitness and personal training from NASM, AFAA, ACE and TRX, and is a fitness ambassador for a variety of companies and causes. She’ll be providing great cross training, nutritional, product review and general fitness advice on a monthly column basis. Welcome, Margo!

     

  • HERITAGE BIKE SHOP.

    Not a plain Jane.

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    It’s hard to call Heritage of Chicago a bike shop–most of its clientele is there for the coffee (as masterfully brewed as it gets). The environment is light and inviting, an artistic refuge for the community of students, entrepreneurs, neighbors and novelists who live/work nearby.

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    The boutique in the back is filled with atypical cycling gear. On site mechanics fix flats and build bikes right there amongst the lattes. And these aren’t bikes that come in a box. Heritage designs and welds (by hand, out of American steel) their own marvelously customized bikes.

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    The Jane is a tribute to the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize (a Chicagoan) for her charity and social reform efforts, “all while being a classy, elegant, and well-loved lady”. Jane Adaams would no doubt appreciate the “swooping masterpiece of metalwork” that bears her name.

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    Mike Salvatore (a fifth generation, super nice Chicago guy, also famous for Bowery Bikes of NYC) and his staff welcomed us when the Chicago weather did not during our spring photo shoot. We still can’t thank all of them enough for the fuel, generosity of spirit and the warm welcome we received there. If you’re local, you’re lucky and if not, it’s worth the pilgrimage for the coffee alone.

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  • TAKING MULHOLLAND

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    The self-proclaimed “roadtrip outfitters” out of Berkeley combine a love of motorsport and a passion for leather in their handmade, hand painted (!) messenger bags, available in a wide array of 70’s colors. Made in the USA and guaranteed for 3 lifetimes. A little spendy but alot of Ali McGraw character. High and Mighty Messenger, Tiny Mighty Messenger, iPad & Mini iPad sleeves, all with racing stripe detailing and ranging in price from $70 – $360.

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    Check out more stylish bags for your ride on the Terry Bicycles website.

  • THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR RIDING.

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    As far as we know, the Zurich is the world’s first SPD-compatible, women-specific cycling boot. Only 50 were made, although we are working on getting them produced for Fall14. DZR urban footwear masters made these by hand and we scored a pair. Lace-up front (but with a side zipper for easy on/off) and reflective chainlink at the backs of the heels. We know you’re going to want them and we promise to work on it!! They sure made great props in our spring photo shoot…

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    In the meantime, find more stylish bike-compatible boots at Terry.

  • PRINT REVOLUTION

    We’ve chunky-monkeyed up the fun.

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    This year’s Terry prints are joyful works of art, created by Lyn Severance, the iconic creative director who gave Ben & Jerry’s its design flavor.  Lyn’s original style of illustration, hand-lettering and creative direction set the look that helped drive Ben & Jerry’s appeal. We are big on prints at Terry and we wanted an original collection that speaks the language of cycling. We found her here in Vermont, right in our backyard.

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    Growing up in Vermont next to her grandfather’s dairy farm, Lyn made “stuff” and doodled type. A brief stint as a metalsmithing major at Syracuse University effectively eliminated that career path. While studying abroad in Scotland, Lyn took a few classes in textile design and calligraphy. It was here that she realized type, illustration, color, and design were her true passions. Upon returning to the States, Lyn went to Parsons The New School for Design in NYC to study Communication Design, fell in love with the intensity of the city, but did long for Vermont. Early freelance clients in Burlington were two guys who had just opened an ice cream shop – Ben and Jerry. In her 18-year tenure with Ben & Jerry’s, from its launch in an old gas station to its adulthood as a global company, Lyn’s style set the look that helped drive Ben & Jerry’s success.

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    Of course, she’s not all about ice cream. She’s also helped create a distinctive look for Gateway computers, Fat Cat pet toys, outfitted Samosa Man’s corps of employees in custom patterned aprons and packaged Vermints into an internationally graphic powerhouse.

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    Lyn’s inaugural efforts for Terry apparel really showcase her ability to combine color into a vibrantly energetic palette for bikewear. She’s managed to fall in love and reinterpret the mechanics of a bicycle into something sensual and joyful. Gears, chain links, handlebar tape, wheels all come alive in a completely new way. Here are our favorites…

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  • 2014 PREVIEW

    Modern Minimalists. Craft Culturalists. Dangerous Dames.

    How do you design a collection that speaks the language of cycling to everyone? For 2014, we worked with an award-winning graphic designer responsible for some of the most iconic brand identities around. In fact, you probably have some of her creations in your refrigerator, on your desktop or entertaining your pets. We wanted a bright, happy, cycling-centric group of prints and graphics – and Lyn boldly delivered. Feminine, with plenty of edge and personality, there’s something for minimalists, culturalists and the trendsetters. Keep it simple and neutral or mix your prints–there are no limits or restrictions this season. Please enjoy this preview.

    Bella in Chain and NEW Flare in Handlebar Tape.
    Sun Goddess, Links + Bella Short
    Sun Goddess, Check it Out + Metro Skort, Steel
    Cyclotank, Fig + NEW Flare Skort, Paisley
    Bella Halter, Dark Floral + Stretch Midi
    Tech Tee, Orchid Mandala + Metro Skort, Steel
    Bella Jersey, Wildflower + Bella Knicker
    Echelon Sleeveless, Light Pink/Fig + Echelon Short
    NEW Bella Tunic, Handlebar Tape + Actif Knicker
    Mesh Tank, Racing Bikes + Actif Short
    Stretch Mini, Chain
    Signature Jersey & Arm Warmers in Paisley Ride Girl
    Signature Sleeveless Jersey, Opart Bike
    NEW Touring Jersey, Red Daisy + NEW Touring Knicker
    NEW Touring Jersey, Spinning Wheels + NEW Touring Short
    Breakaway Jersey, Gears + Bolero Light, Limeade + Breakaway Short
    NEW Tourista, Limeade + Stretch Mini, Racing Bikes
    Mandarin Jersey, Finish Line + Euro Short
    Mandarin Jersey, Wildflower + Bella Short
    Tech Tee, Black Ride Girl Script + Metro Short, Steel
    Tech Tee LS, Orchid Racing Bike + Metro Short, Steel
    Varsity Tank

  • 2014 TOURING SHORT VIDEO

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    See the new T-Shorts here:
    T-Short Short
    T-Short Regular
    T-Short Long
    T-Short Plus