Henry Shoemaker

May 25, 2026 By Henry R. Shoemaker (Written with AI assistance) You have trained for months. You have the swim fitness. You have run hundreds of miles. But there is one upgrade that can save you more time than almost any other single investment in the sport — and most athletes leave it on the table until they feel “serious enough.” Most athletes wait too long to make the switch. They assume a purpose-built TT or triathlon bike is a reward for elite performance — something to earn after a big...

By Henry R. Shoemaker Written with the assistance of AI April 22, 2026 The Certification on Your Helmet Was Designed in 1999 Every helmet sold in the US carries a safety certification. Most riders assume that means their helmet has been tested for concussion protection. It hasn't. The standard is pass/fail — built around catastrophic injury prevention, not concussion risk. The test hasn't meaningfully changed in 25 years. Virginia Tech Built a Better Test The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, in...

Introducing Syndicate Bike Shop: Service, Coaching, Cycling Studio, & Sales Henry and Casey Shoemaker are thrilled to announce that Syndicate Bike Shop is now open —and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you home. Who we are The Shoemaker family has spent over a decade in Howard County's cycling and triathlon community. We lead Syndicate Endurance Team (S.E.T.), coaching 100+ youth athletes in triathlon, cross country, and indoor cycling, as well as a 35-member adult team—including...