SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Lineup Includes 8 CicLAvia Sundays Season Kicks Off with a New Route: CicLAvia—West Adams Meets University Park Sunday, February 23, 2025; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. In its 15th year, CicLAvia is bringing Los Angeles together with more open streets, more miles of smiles, and more active recreation spaces. The […]

With winter howling outside (we had 48 cm of snow in the last two days, with 30 cm more to come shortly!), the mind easily turns towards sunnier days and cycling adventures. The explosive interest in bikepacking as a form of endurance racing as well as simply touring has developed into a whole range of […]

Tech Rant: What’s next for the humble handlebar? Who knows, but Ed Hood examined the most recent developments of the ‘cow horns’ at the front of the bike. Aero is the thing of the moment and the ‘bars need to cut through the air like a knife, time for a handlebar rant. In January we […]

The 2025 USA Cycling eSports National Championships, held on February 1-2, 2025, marked a significant milestone in virtual cycling competitions. Hosted on the MyWhoosh platform, the event showcased top-tier talent and intense racing dynamics. Notably, Wisconsin’s Hayden “Farmwatts” Pucker delivered a dominant performance with a 20 km solo breakaway, clinching the Stars and Stripes jersey. […]

Gear Break: Ekoï CLIMAX thermal skinsuit, SMITH Seeker sunglasses merging style and tech for outdoor pursuits, Bianchi unveils the new Aquila RC time trial model, new Lancer bib short by Gobik – Designed to win, Nimbl’s 2025 starts with evolution – The latest updates to its iconic products and new Kogel Speed Kolossos revs up […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Roger Millikan Grand Prix Photos Experience the 2025 Roger Millikan Grand Prix photo gallery featuring top athletes at this favorite early-season bike race. The Roger Millikan Grand Prix race has been taking place for over 30 years and is a favorite early-season criterium in Southern California for bike racers […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Women’s sport at a turning point, more on CO rules, continuing safety concerns, impact of tariffs on bike industry, double whammy of race attendance requirements and budget caps. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within […]

The 2025 Cycling in Ontario / Le vélo en Ontario guide is now here! We are excited to share that the 13th annual 2025 Cycling in Ontario / Le vélo en Ontario guide is now here! This year’s digital and print magazine is packed with ideas, inspirations and articles for this year’s cycling day trips […]

We wind up the Tour of Oman with a win for Adam Yates and a double win for Egan Bernal in the Colombian national championships. All the video to go with the reports, results and rider quotes. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar rides the Trouée d’Arenberg, but not Roubaix… this year Rider news: Yevgeniy Fedorov is […]

The National Association of Professional Race Directors (NAPRD) is an organization of race promoters from across the United States who work together to foster a robust road racing community. This year members will produce 37 events with 91 days of racing taking place in 23 states. All of the races are sanctioned by USA Cycling and […]

Gravel can be the basis for a great adventure and holiday all in one. For those looking for an all-inclusive adventure, the TransRockies Gravel Royale is a terrific way to explore the remote British Columbian wilderness. What is the TGR? The TGR is a 3-day gravel stage race in eastern British Columbia, deep in the […]

Long-distance cycling is an incredible way to challenge yourself, explore new landscapes, and improve your endurance. However, pushing too hard without proper preparation can lead to fatigue, injuries, or even complete burnout. The key to success is balancing effort with recovery, staying fueled, and keeping your mind engaged throughout the journey. Whether you’re training for […]

Hiring a coach is definitely one approach to improving your training and performance. Many of us coach ourselves though. If you take this approach, here are some traps to avoid falling into. Get a coach, or coach yourself? I became a student of endurance training well before I became a racer. I was flipping through […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix The Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix race has been taking place for over 30 years and is a favorite early-season criterium in Southern California for bike racers to test their fitness. The 2025 Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix featured the Brea “Challenger” Course which is […]

The fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle is versatile and designed with a low-profile, tapered nose-to-wing transition, and Adaptive 3D-printed padding to provide comfort in every riding position. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, recently had the chance to put the Vento Antares through its paces… What does he think? Alastair Hamilton PEZ sez: […]

So many races to get through in today’s EUROTRASH Monday: We have the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell, Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard, UAE Tour Women, Muscat Classic, The Tour of Oman Men and the Volta Comunitat Valenciana Féminas Gran Premio Tuawa – All with video, results, reports and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Self-driving cars, once the stuff of science fiction, are now a reality on Southern California’s roads. Companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Cruise are testing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in cities across the region, from San Diego to Los Angeles. And although these vehicles promise to revolutionize transportation by reducing human […]

Our world of cycling literature tends towards realism, with not much in the way of fiction. Years after its publication in 1978 Tim Krabbé’s “The Rider” still remains at the top of the list of novels about cycling, with honourable mention for “The Yellow Jersey” by Ralph Hurne, which appeared in 1973. The latter has […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix Junior Bike Racers Race for Free The Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix race has been taking place for over 30 years and is a favorite early-season criterium in Southern California for bike racers to test their fitness. Formerly known as the Valentine’s Day Massacre, […]

The ‘flicks’ of cycling: After his recent interview with Roberto Visentini and the ‘doings’ of the 1987 Giro d’Italia with Stephen Roche, Ed Hood has turned his eye to some other cases of ‘skulduggery’ in the peloton, or was it just professional etiquette? In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two years […]

A new version of zondacrypto’s television campaign has launched, featuring Katarzyna Niewiadoma, a standout cyclist from the Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto team. As the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), zondacrypto has not only secured a three-year contract as a co-title sponsor of the top German women’s cycling team but has also made a […]

Gear Break: Santini cold weather kit with help from Polartec®, rolling out adventure cycling digital routes on Ride with GPS, Assos unveils EQUIPE R and DYORA R collections, 3T updates Racemax Italia Range with UDH compatibility and introduces the EVO Special Edition, Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar powered by UAE Team Emirates XRG extends […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Belgian Waffle Ride CA in Del Mar April 25 – 27, 2025 Welkom to the second stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel and much more… The 14th Annual Belgian Waffle Ride CA will be hosted in a spectacular new venue in Del Mar. It’ll be […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: 2025 Rwanda World championships at risk, MvdP is the greatest CX racer ever, WBD shocks British cycling fans, new sports gambling concerns and new UCI rules. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader […]

The first stage races of the 2025 season in Europe kicked off on Wednesday with the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell and the Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard. We have video, reports, results and the winners words in a packed EUROTRASH Thursday. TOP STORY: UCI changes rules on WorldTour […]