SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: New Bike Box Large (BBL) Gets Significant Upgrades Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is pleased to reveal the latest version of its most popular bike shipping box, the Bikeflights Bike Box Large (BBL). Significant upgrades have made the box easier-to-pack, sturdier and more recyclable. We leveraged […]

Tadej Pogačar is straight back into his winning ways, taking stage 3 and the overall lead in his team’s ‘home’ race, the UAE Tour. We also have the Clásica Jaén, Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol and Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta in an action packed EUROTRASH Thursday with video, rider quotes, reports […]

Yamina has pushed the limits of human endurance while mastering the art of inner calm. She’s an author, TEDx speaker, accomplished musician, held a world free-diving record, coached the Swedish national soccer team, and rode a bike up the Madonna del Ghisallo climb. We can learn something from her positive attitude, and why she says […]

TOOLBOX: Power training is ultimately going to be beneficial for your cycling, whether it’s done on the bike or in the weight room. However, are there differences in your acute physiological response and your ability to recover from these workouts? A Powerful Argument We recently looked at an article comparing power training conducted either on […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: For outdoorsmen and local athletes, gear and equipment can become a problem, especially when living in a small living environment. Sports gear, hiking gear, and camping gear can use a lot of space in your living room, and it can become a problem to organize them. Historically, outdoorsmen and athletes […]

Tadej Pogačar Talks Before the Season Start: The World champion, Tadej Pogačar, started his season in his team’s ‘home’ race on Monday, the UAE Tour. Before he kicked off his 2025 season, the Slovenian took time to answer questions from his UAE Emirates XRG team. With thanks to Matthew Greene of CSM Sport & Entertainment. […]

ekoï Cold Weather Clothing Review: The winter still hasn’t left us, well not in the northern hemisphere. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has braved his idea of cold weather to test out the long sleeved jersey COLD EXTREME and the heat generating bib tights from ekoï. Maybe they will get him off Zwift for […]

A race full EUROTRASH Monday with video, reports, results and what the rider’s think: All the news from Setmana Ciclista Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana, Tour de la Provence, Vuelta a la Región de Murcia – Costa Cálida, Figueira Champions Classic and the Clasica de Almeria. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar – Breaking records and […]

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 […]