In today’s Gear Break, we’ve got new bikes, wheels, helmets & hydration for every type of rider. We test the ultra-functional EVERFUN Hydration Backpack, and share news on Ridley’s holographic Tomorrowland collaboration, and Ritchey’s versatile steel P-29er – all built for performance and adventure. We also spotlight KASK’s stylish Cloudy Sunset Collection, ENVE’s gravel-ruling MOG, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling is fun, but it’s even better when done with friends. There are several good reasons that may lead you to form a cycling club. The obvious one is that there’s no cycling club in your town or city. In some cases, you may already have a club, but it […]

Latest news analysis from pro cycling and global sports in the latest edition of the AIRmail Weekly Newsletter from The Outer Line. This week, look into pivotal developments shaping the future of the sport—from the landmark 2025 Tour de France Femmes and its powerful impact on women’s racing, to concerning trends in men’s Tour viewership […]

Remco Evenepoel’s move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is official, as the World and Olympic champion looks to relaunch his Grand Tour ambitions. UAE Team Emirates continues its dominant season with another 1-2 finish, and top teams are confirmed for the Tour of Britain and the Arctic Tour of Norway. In team and rider news, several key […]

Remco Evenepoel’s move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is official, as the World and Olympic champion looks to relaunch his Grand Tour ambitions. UAE Team Emirates continues its dominant season with another 1-2 finish, and top teams are confirmed for the Tour of Britain and the Arctic Tour of Norway. In team and rider news, several key […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Costa Mesa Grand Prix Returns August 10 with High-Speed Racing, Family Fun & Community Impact As summer winds down and the cycling season nears its final stretch, the Costa Mesa Grand Prix is set to take place this Sunday, August 10 in Costa Mesa, CA. Hosted in partnership with […]

A breakaway in the Pyrenees or a hot streak on the reels — both come down to calculated risk, perfect timing, and knowing exactly when to make a move. It’s no surprise that many Aussie cyclists off the saddle find a similar thrill in pokies — not just for the flashes and wins, but for […]

Spécial Montmartre/Tour de France Photo Gallery: Our man with a camera – John Thomson – had to be in Paris, more precisely the Montmartre, for the very special final stage of the 2025 Tour de France with all the excitement of wet cobbles. Here is his unique take on the last stage of the big […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift unfolded over nine action-packed stages from July 26 to August 3, taking riders on a challenging journey from Brittany to the high mountains of the Alps. Featuring sprint showdowns, solo heroics, and decisive mountain climbs, the race concluded with France’s own Pauline […]

Dehydration is one of the biggest threats to peak cycling performance—especially in hot and humid conditions. But what if you could delay its effects before your ride even begins? Enter hyperhydration: a science-backed strategy designed to increase your body’s fluid reserves before you hit the saddle. By combining sodium, glycerol, or both, hyperhydration can expand […]

This story originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine as “The Big Easy.” New Orleans is perched upon a 7,000-year-old expanse of alluvium called the Lower Mississippi River Delta. The landscape is humid, muddy, and flat, either at sea level or just below it. Before Europeans settled here in the early […]

Here at PEZ we’re not just WATCHING the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift; we’re FEATURING them! Today’s EuroTrash goes all in on the women’s Tour, from two riders doubling up on stage wins to a couple of racers who don’t seem to age — to Ferrand-Prévot’s audacity on the Madeleine and ultimate victory. Plus […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: High-Altitude Challenges and Community Spirit Shine in Big Bear Lake The 2025 Tour de Big Bear, held on Saturday, August 2nd, once again cemented its place as one of Southern California’s premier cycling events. Set in the picturesque mountain town of Big Bear Lake, the event drew cyclists from across […]

While watching Tour de France commentaries this year on YouTube, I discovered that there were short daily summaries from the UK’s ITV, featuring Ned Boulting and David Millar. This was very timely as Ned Boulting’s latest book is about his life as a cycling commentator, a job that came to an end after this year’s […]

Giulio Ciccone of Lidl-Trek made a triumphant return to racing with a resounding win at the 2025 Clasica San Sebastian in Spain. The win marks the best way back for the Italian star, after recovering from a crash at the 2025 Giro d’Italia which forced his withdrawal in May. – This race wrap is courtesy […]

Ex-Rider Interview: The late 70s and early 80s was a great time for cycling, there were many ‘heroes of the road’, not just Eddy Merckx, but a load of Belgians and Italians. Johan De Muynck was a classy rider, but he was up against the system that kept the top men… at the top. De […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour de Foothills 2025, taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Downtown Upland, CA, will proudly honor Veterans, Active Military Members, and Para-Cyclists with a community-driven celebration of service, strength, and sport. Through its “Your Registration at Work” initiative, the event will offer free ride entry for these honored […]

Sometimes the best way to see the world clearly is looking through another lens. Which is why, when it came time to judge this year’s photo contest, we asked Micheli Oliver for a fresh perspective. A native of rural Colorado, Oliver is a filmmaker, photographer, and journalist who’s collaborated with brands including Fujifilm, Patagonia, Protect […]

Gear Break: Fizik Vega Carbon Road Shoe review, special Watch the Femmes Edition Smart Frame from Zwift, aero gravel-gear system from Apidura, Fulcrum Sharq 57 wheels, limited edition Dogma F Luxter Green 1K from Pinarello, Muc-Off Big Bore Lite Tubeless Valves Fizik Vega Carbon Road Shoes – $469.99 Fizik says: Vega Carbon is our latest top-level […]

One of the allures of committing to a ride with a group of friends or a cycling club is that it often takes you to new places, roads, and trails, and motivates you to get going. So that’s why when the Peterborough, Trent-Severn and Lilac Ride date was set earlier this year, I was quick […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Live streaming coverage of ‘The Race Across The Sky’  presented by Orange Seal for the very first time The 2025 Life Time Grand Prix returns in epic fashion as the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik takes center stage on Saturday, August 9th. For the first time […]

If you’re looking for your next unforgettable cycling adventure, set your sights on the scenic K&P Trail. Stretching 180km from downtown Kingston to Renfrew, 90km of this multi-use recreation rail trail winds through beautiful Frontenac County. With its changing landscapes, from flat limestone through the St. Lawrence lowlands to rugged Canadian Shield rock cuts, the […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Van Aert Takes Revamped Final Stage; Does Cycling Have a Fatal Concentration of Power? Creative Doping Excuses; Why Clean Cyclists are Faster Today; De Marchi Speaks Out on Israel-Gaza Situation … # Catch up on pro cycling – and […]

Before the Tour fades from our attention, new EuroTrash-Man Mike Fee shares memories of the triumphant, the woe-provoking, and the surprising from a Grand Boucle that brought us more of the same, and some of what’s to come — and checks in on the Tour de France Femmes as it enters its second half. TOP […]

Last Sunday, we were treated to a rarity: an open, thrilling final stage of the Tour de France. Good thing that the promise of three ascents of Montmartre to the base of Sacre Coeur proved gripping to the fans, though, because most riders seemed less than thrilled at the prospect of a departure from the traditional romp […]