The Giro is almost upon us, and this Grand Tour always seems to feature chaotic weather. How does being cold affect our cycling performance, and is there a difference between just having cold skin and muscle versus actual hypothermia? The 2024 Spring Classics were marked by pretty horrendous weather, with near freezing temperatures and heavy […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Tour of the Gila Pro Men’s and Women’s Highlights The 2025 Tour of the Gila delivered five days of high-altitude racing, testing riders with steep climbs, technical descents, and fast-paced circuits through the rugged terrain of New Mexico. Both the pro women’s and men’s fields brought strong competition, with […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has put together another ‘Special Photo Gallery’ from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. The best shots from the top bike races and, of course, John’s choice of ‘other’ subjects from his collection. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

A full Monday EUROTRASH with all the news from Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where Tadej Pogačar dominated the finale in the men’s race and Kimberly Le Court surprisingly won the women’s event. We also catch-up with the Tour of the Alps and the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo. All the video action, results, reports and the rider quotes. […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Kimberly Le Court has made history. She is the first Mauritian rider to take the victory in the women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, or any Monument. The 29-year-old AG Insurance-Soudal leader beat Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) and Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) in the sprint after a thrilling final. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very soon. *** […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) has added Liège-Bastogne-Liège to his palmarès for the third time. A duel was expected between the World champion and Remco Evenepoel, but the Slovenian rode away in the style we have become accustomed to, as Evenepoel was on an ‘off day’. The Slovenian attacked on La […]

Many of us take great pleasure in sharing our enthusiasm for the world of cycling (yes, perhaps sometimes oversharing) as there are so many aspects to that world. For someone just beginning their lifetime journey with the World’s Most Efficient Machine there can be so much that is just daunting and even off-putting. A charming […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports analytics, cycling stands on the brink of a data-driven revolution. By leveraging innovative data models, inspired by diverse industries, new opportunities for performance tracking and race predictions emerge. Such insights are crucial as they transform the traditional approaches to training and competition. As technology advances, it has become increasingly […]

When the peloton rolls down a mountain or into the final kilometer of a flat stage, it’s really simple to be fixated on the guy up the road. But behind each stage victory, each aggressive attack and each overall contender lies a finely meshed web of teamwork strategy. It’s not so much predicting cycling race […]

Lacking actual exercise of the body, bicycling is a showing of scientific principles in motion. Bicycle riding depends on basic physics laws, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and energy maximization, be it traveling at high speeds or gliding at a walking pace. If the scientific principles used are comprehended, the riders of bikes will be able to optimize […]

Star Rider Interview: Sean Kelly was the ‘King of the Classics’ for many years, but the man from Carrick-on-Suir also won the Vuelta a España and many shorter stage races. His record at Liège-Bastogne-Liège is only beaten by Argentin and Merckx. Ed Hood caught up with the Irishman for his thoughts on the ‘Old Lady’ […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Barrio Logan Grand Prix returns on June 14, 2025 and will once again host the SCNCA Junior Criterium Championships. BLGP is a fast and unique figure eight crit experience, so join in the thrill of fast-paced bicycle racing by pro racers, top-level amateurs, and a fun children’s cycling event […]

La Doyenne History: Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the oldest Monument on the calendar. The first edition was run in 1892, the first Paris-Roubaix was 4 years later and the Tour of Lombardy was 1905, Milano-Sanremo 1907 and the Tour of Flanders 1913. The organisers of Liège-Bastogne-Liège are proud of the nickname La Doyenne, ‘The Old Lady’. Initially, […]

Gear Break: Pearl Izumi PRO jersey, Factor bikes announces all-new MONZA – Performance refined for the modern day racer, Muc-Off: It blows! Precision air blaster, Nimbl is the official shoe of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Santini & Unibet Tietema Rockets Team: The 2025 official kit is now on sale and ROKA and Chris Burkard series […]

Imagine clipping into your bike pedals, hitting the open road, and not only burning calories but also stacking up cryptocurrency rewards as you go. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi spin class, but in the fast-evolving world of Web3 fitness, this isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s a digital reality taking shape. With people […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview: Sunday brings us the final Classic for the spring – Liège-Bastogne-Liège. It’s also the last Monument before we hit the Grand Tours. All eyes will be on the World champion and last year’s winner in Liège, Tadej Pogačar. Will this be his last big push before his Tour de France preparation or […]

Tadej Pogačar showed us in Flèche Wallonne that he’s still Mr. Dominant, as Puck Pieterse did the same in the woman’s edition, plus the Tour of the Alps, all with videos, reports, results and the rider’s take on the racing. TOP STORY: ‘Lucho’ Herrera investigated for forced disappearance in Colombia Rider news: Jan Bakelants sees […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic Criterium Photo Gallery The Redlands Bicycle Classic Criterium is a fan favorite that is held in Downtown Redlands on a fast, technical course. Large crowds came out to watch the Pro races in action again as they raced through the streets of Redlands as well as […]

2025 Flèche Wallonne Race Report: Puck Pieterse finally took her big victory of the spring. The Fenix-Deceuninck rider won the women’s Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday ahead of Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) at two seconds and Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) at six. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very soon. *** 2025 Women’s Flèche Wallonne highlights […]

2025 Flèche Wallonne Race Report: Tadej Pogačar won the 2025 Flèche Wallonne, taking the victory on the Mur de Huy for the second time in his career. The UAE Emirates XRG rider was particularly dominant on the final climb of the Huy and won with a comfortable 10 second lead over Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) […]

Each year, major cycling races bring riders and fans together. These events showcase national heritage, highlight famous landscapes, and preserve traditions. Some focus on endurance and speed, while others celebrate strategy and resilience. Cycling festivals create a connection between past and present. They honour legendary athletes and inspire future generations. Grand tours, classic races, and […]

Photo Credit: Great Lakes Waterfront Trail / Martin Lortz Head to Sarnia-Lambton in Ontario’s southwest to explore Ontario’s Blue Coast. Enjoy plenty of scenic waterfront riding along the St. Clair River and shores of Lake Huron as well as long stretches of quiet hinterland cruising through southern Ontario’s flat farmlands. In Sarnia & Lambton County: […]

Toolbox: When a Netflix documentary gets more attention than actual research, I fear for whatever may come next. I’m obviously referring to the recent documentary #Gamechangers that is getting everyone turned on and apparently making the general population and athletes wanting to go vegan (sorry, the current label is now “plant-based”). But the advice is […]

2025 Flèche Wallonne Preview: On Wednesday we get a mid-week climber’s Classic bonus with the Flèche Wallonne and its murderous final climb of the Mur de Huy. Another day of excitement for us fans as the Amstel Gold Race winner, Mattias Skjelmose lines up with double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel and World champion Tadej Pogačar. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour of the Gila Confirms 32 Teams from Across the Globe Organizers of the 38th Tour of the Gila proudly announce that 20 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams will participate in the UCI-sanctioned races at this year’s five-day bicycling stage race. The men’s field will include six UCI (Union […]