TBW Journal
Fueling the Ride: What to Bring and What to Eat
Whether you're heading out for a quick spin around town or an all-day adventure in the mountains, proper nutrition and hydration can make the difference between feeling strong at the finish or limping home on empty.
Charged Up: The Battery Checklist Every Rider Should Know
In this modern world, we are constantly recharging things. From our mobile phones to our cars to our watches, it seems like everything these days has batteries. Even many modern watches that don’t require winding still rely on small batteries that eventually need to be replaced.
Protect Your Head: Commuter vs. MTB vs. Road Helmets
All certified bike helmets meet baseline safety standards—but they’re built differently based on how you crash, how you ride, and what you prioritize (speed, comfort, coverage, visibility).
MTB Tires Part 3 - The Insert Advantage
At their simplest, tire inserts are foam rings that sit inside your tire, between the casing and the rim. They’re not suspension. They’re not a magic fix. But they do three things exceptionally well:
Protect your rims
Support your sidewalls
Let you run lower pressure with control
The 2026 NJ E-Bike Law Just Changed Everything. Here’s What You Need to Know
At Tenafly Bicycle Workshop, we spend a lot of time helping riders choose the right bike—and just as importantly, understand where and how they can ride it.
New Jersey’s new 2026 e-bike law is a major shift. Whether you ride for commuting, fitness, or trails, this impacts you.
MTB Tires Part 2 - Trail Tested: Maxxis MTB Tires
Another tire brand we spend a lot of time riding and recommending at the WORKSHOP is Maxxis. Walk into the shop and you’ll see a large section of Maxxis tires on the wall, and there’s a good reason for that. Over the years they’ve developed some of the most proven tread patterns in mountain biking.
MTB Tires Part 1 - Trail Tested: Radial Tires
One of our latest recommendations for riders tackling our local, rockier trail systems—like Ringwood and Sterling Forest—has been Schwalbe’s Radial tires. After riding them extensively throughout an entire season, we’ve learned quite a bit about how they perform on our terrain.
The Rider’s Readiness Guide Part 3 - THE backcountry long-distance adventurer
Unlike the minimalist or day tripper, the backcountry rider assumes that mechanical issues, weather changes, or unexpected delays are not just possible—they’re likely. The goal isn’t to carry everything, but to carry the tools and supplies necessary to solve most problems and safely get home.