While heat is often associated with reduced athletic performance and the dangers of heat stress, research increasingly shows that controlled heat exposure can provide powerful long-term health benefits. In this interview on CBC Radio’s The Dose podcast with Dr. Brian Goldman, PEZ ToolBox editor and environmental stress expert Dr. Stephen Cheung explores the latest science […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A big race is months away. You’re motivated. Then you’re hit with things unplanned. Work piles up. A cold hits. Or you simply need a break after a hard time. Suddenly, your training plan shows more rest days than ride days. Frustrating? Sure. But these weeks don’t have to mean […]

Dear Solo or Social, You’re spot on for calling out one of the first decision points of any long-distance bicycle trip. Who will I adventure with, how will the planning get done? There are benefits to booking a guided cycling trip and going solo! I know some cyclists who enjoy planning a bike tour as […]

SUMMARY AND PERMALINK TOP STORY Reader Poll: What’s the Best Spring Classic to Watch? RACE NEWS Race to the (Eventual) Sun Conclusion: Vingegaard Shines at Paris-Nice Race of the Two Seas (and Many Bruises): Tirreno-Adriatico Wrapup Swinkels Claims First WorldTour Victory at Trofeo Alfredo Binda Tour of Rhodes: Astana Development’s Matteo Scalco Wins Stage 3 […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 Rosena Ranch Circuit Race Delivers Fast Racing and Breakaway Excitement in Glen Helen The 2026 Rosena Ranch Circuit Race presented by Majestic Cycling took place this weekend in Glen Helen under clear skies and warm spring temperatures. The early-season event drew a strong turnout of racers eager to test […]

For many cycling fans, professional bicycling racing more or less begins and ends with the Tour de France but bicycle races, like the cyclists who contest them, come in many styles beyond the Grand Tours. In 2014 British author Peter Cossins’s book “The Monuments,” covering the history of these five events, was published to acclaim […]

Ciao a tutti! Hannah Siler here from The Cycling House. I’ve just returned to Montana after a fabulous week in Tuscany, filled with bike riding, incredible food, and spectating one of my favorite pro races – the Strade Bianche! This was our third year running a TCH camp centered around the Strade Bianche, and it […]

The Successful Comeback Men: Lance Armstrong cemented his comeback from cancer with his Tour de France wins, then lost them, partially due to his second comeback. Ed Hood takes a look at ‘Big Tex’ and thirteen other comeback men from the pro peloton, just to show it can be done. In January 2025 we lost […]

A new study published by Ontario By Bike provides detailed insight into cyclists’ riding habits and trip preferences, highlighting the fact that cycle tourism in Ontario is growing and making a valuable contribution to the tourism economy in the province. The report sheds light on a number of key trends in Ontario cycling activity, including […]

Here we are exactly 4 week since the last Friday the 13th. This week Gear Break is Lucky Ɛ⇂. Though, with kit and equipment this good, you probably won’t need any luck. Bianchi’s new all-road (and very gravel capable) Infinito is here. Muc-off has just dripped their all new drip wax lube onto the world. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Choosing the right women cycling clothes is not only about style or brand preference. Weather has a direct impact on comfort, performance, and the overall riding experience, which means cycling apparel should always be selected with conditions in mind. What feels perfect on a warm summer ride may quickly become […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Riders can participate in three renowned events across California over three months with the CalPass Challenge Tour de Big Bear and Mammoth Gran Fondo are excited to announce the 2026 expansion of their California Pass Challenge (CalPass Challenge). Alongside the two alpine cycling events, Phil’s Cookie Fondo in Malibu will […]

Mike’s midweek cycling news roundup wonders whether how many more years races like Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico have left, considering the toll they take on riders. Still, those races offered some exciting racing, with attacks, cracks, and comebacks on wet roads and amid shellacking crosswinds. Plus the women continue to offer up exciting racing — and […]

Adventuring by bike is inherently sustainable, so give yourself a pat on the back. But you can always do more, and often it’s the simple stuff that pays off big. Decisions like the outfitter you book, the events you attend, and even the trails you choose to tackle can all help protect the places you […]

Italy has long been a dream destination for cyclists, combining legendary climbs, breathtaking landscapes and a deep culture of food and wine. Through Italy Bike Hotels, riders can experience some of the country’s best cycling regions — from the high Alpine passes of Valle d’Aosta and the vineyard roads of Piedmont to the dramatic scenery […]

Pro cycling never exists in a vacuum. The sport’s biggest stories—from Tadej Pogačar’s dominance at Strade Bianche to the rapid emergence of teenage talent like Paul Seixas—reflect deeper forces shaping the modern peloton. In this edition of AIRmail, The Outer Line looks beyond race results to examine the structural dynamics influencing the sport: the competitive […]

Saying RED-S doesn’t exist may sound like blasphemy to some and clickbait to others, but it’s a captivating title — and the focus of a recent 2024 paper. If that question has you thinking, “Of course it exists — what the heck is this paper talking about?” Let’s hear the authors out. The premise of […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Redlands Bicycle Classic April 8-12, 2026 Presented by Servpro Redlands Bicycle Classic Legends’ Fondo Returns with Four Challenging Route Options on April 11th Presented by Hospitality Dental and Orthodontics For four decades, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has embodied a single Mantra: “Where Legends Are Born.” The legacy of this event […]

It’s PEZ’ cycling news roundup — and our first-ever exhortation to watch both men’s and women’s cycling. We base this on last weekend’s Strade Bianche, where all the fire and intrigue were on the women’s side. Photos, quotes, video — we’ve got it all as we look back to Tuscany and forward to Paris-Nice and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: New Mexico Tourism Department Supports as Title Sponsor, Leaders of Enchantment Renews Media Partnership, Advanced Air Signs on as Official Airline Partner With the 39th Tour of the Gila coming up in less than two months, the iconic bicycling stage race announces its key 2026 sponsors and also calls for […]

Following on from our October review of “The Vintage Bianchi Book” here, how better to celebrate the launching of an open edition of the book in softcover but with an interview with collector extraordinaire Carsten Rademacher?  The man they call “Dottore Bianchi” is the curator/custodian of the impressive collection revealed in the book and was […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Solo Power and a Thrilling Finish on Tuscany’s White Roads The iconic white gravel roads of Tuscany once again delivered unforgettable racing at the 2026 edition of Strade Bianche. A powerful solo attack from Tadej Pogačar decided the men’s race, while Elise Chabbey sprinted to victory after a dramatic women’s […]

RACE REPORT: There are few races that reward audacity like Strade Bianche, and on Saturday Tadej Pogačar delivered another masterpiece. The Slovenian attacked with more than 80 kilometers still to race, rode everyone off his wheel across Tuscany’s white gravel roads, and soloed into Siena for a record-setting fourth victory in the Italian gravel classic. […]

Stars and their pets: Not the usual race dissection or in-depth rider interview, but today Ed Hood has a look at the pets of the ‘stars of the road’. From donkeys to pigs, with parrots and dogs thrown in for good measure. In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two years after […]

VIDEO:  Few races in professional cycling deliver a finale as dramatic as Strade Bianche, and nowhere captures its spirit more than the brutal final ramp of Via Santa Caterina. After kilometers of white gravel roads across Tuscany, the race explodes on this narrow, cobbled climb into Siena, where gradients spike toward 16% as riders surge […]