Today is a very sad EUROTRASH as we say good-bye to a very special friend – Ed Hood, who passed away on Sunday evening. As the road season gets going we have the first three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under with videos, reports and results. TOP STORY: Good-Bye Ed Hood Rider news: Sven […]

Thank you all for the incredible photos you submitted to the 2024 Ontario By Bike Photo Contest. We loved seeing all of your cycling outings and adventures and all the fun stops along the way from every corner of our beautiful province. Everyone has a different take on what they find inspiring exploring Ontario by […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Life Time Sea Otter Classic UNBOUND Qualification and Rising Star Focus The ultimate celebration of cycling returns with expanded gravel race options, premier brand showcases, and star athletes from the Life Time Grand Prix. The countdown to the 2025 Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental has officially begun. […]

As we roll into 2025, I find myself reflecting on an incredible milestone: The Cycling House is celebrating its 20th anniversary! If you had told me 20 years ago that we’d be here today, I wouldn’t have believed it. What started as a way to ride bikes and avoid a “real job” has grown into […]

Ed Hood’s life was a celebration of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure. A mentor, teammate, and friend, Ed’s passion for the sport was matched only by his generosity and love for life. From supporting budding cyclists with cutting-edge gear and heartfelt advice to chasing race routes across Europe with unyielding determination, Ed’s influence was profound and […]

Riding a bicycle on backroads and trails is actually, statistically speaking, quite safe. Still, it’s natural to feel anxious about “what ifs” when jumping into something new. The best way to cope with worry is to figure out what’s most likely to go wrong, make sure you’re prepared to deal with it, and then relax […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling has long been considered one of the top forms of exercise as it hits several parts of your body at the same time without the usual stresses and strains that come from other options. However, where this exercise really shines is when conducted by the elderly. In this post, […]

If you want to go ‘Full Zwift’ with your multi-gear home trainer, it has never been easier. With the Zwift Cog and Click, you can quickly swap your cassette and freewheel body for a single speed sprocket and with the Zwift click, you have virtual shifting. The video makes it look easy – And it […]

  We are excited to announce that Ken Podziba, CEO of Bike New York, received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden in recognition of his lifelong dedication to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.  Congratulations, Ken!   The post Ken Podziba receives the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Bike […]

Indoor cycling has become a go-to training option for cyclists, especially during the colder months, but staying hydrated often takes a backseat to other performance strategies. In this Pez Toolbox article, we examine why hydration is vital for peak performance in indoor cycling, explore the unique challenges posed by controlled indoor environments, and share actionable […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: California Bicycle Racing (CBR) launched the 2025 CBR Criterium Series with its first race, the CBR #1 Dominguez Hills Criterium. Testing Fitness After the Off-Season As the opening criterium of the Southern California race calendar, the event provided riders with an opportunity to assess their fitness and skills after the […]

PEZ-man Alastair was recently at the Visma | Lease a Bike Training Camp in Alicante, Spain where he sat in on an interview with team leader Jonas Vingegaard, to hear what the World’s 2nd best rider had to say looking ahead to the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championships. The sound quality […]

Wout van Aert lost out on Sunday to the young European and Belgian champion, Thibau Nys in the UCI World Cup Cyclocross in Benidorm, plus the woman’s Santos Tour Down Under and the Villawood Men’s Classic in Australia – All with video, results, reports and ride quotes. TOP STORY: Will the 2029 Tour start in […]

Cycling’s manifold attractions include the drama of athletic competition, personal health and environmental benefits, breakthrough technologies, travel and tourism promotion, and, surprisingly often, a political dimension. Most of us are familiar with the bicycle’s enthusiastic acceptance by early feminists and in the United Kingdom the Clarion Cycling Club was named for a socialist newspaper and […]

While many Canadian cyclists may be fair weather riders, there is a large and growing contingent of cyclists that actively bike 12 months a year. In fact, from our most recent survey, 16% indicated they were year round cyclists and cycled through the harsher months, December to March. Whether it is for transportation or recreation, […]

Ex-Rider Interview: One of the worst Tour crashes that the rider remounted and finished the stage has to be when Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland crashed through a barbed wire fence. Ed Hood caught up with Johnny to talk about old times… good and bad. “I’m never happier than when I’m writing.” ~ Ed […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Southern California road racing season is set to kick off this weekend with the much-anticipated CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium. Known for its fast competition and fun atmosphere, this event marks the start of what promises to be an exciting and action-packed season of racing in SoCal. CBR Dominguez […]

Photo by Frederic Guyot Simply put, bikepacking is more fun when mind and body are on the same team. Many a long bike ride has begun with no training at all, and we’re not here to discourage anyone from trying if that’s your style. But there is freedom in feeling like your body is helping […]

Gear Break: Swiftwick Socks, Zwift Cog and Click Wahoo upgrade, Northwave Revolution shoes, Bianchi partners with Santini Cycling for the production and distribution of Bianchi Milano apparel, LOOK 795 Blade RS Campagnolo Super Record – If only one bike were to remain, it would be this one and Ass Savers team up with Japanese travel […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Team Novo Nordisk has announced the addition of six promising young riders to its Development Squad for the 2025 season. With this move, the team completes a ten-rider roster focused on nurturing emerging talent and maintaining a youthful, dynamic pipeline. All six new recruits are under 20 years old, exemplifying […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: The Venu-Fubo saga – chaos in sports streaming, sports journalism trends for 2025, gambling in cycling, American WT rider analysis and 2025 Giro route announced… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: New Zealand is often considered an unknown quantity in its own corner of the world. It is studded with serene beauty and natural views that rival any other country on Earth. While it would be reductive to say that the beauty of the natural country is the only thing on […]

Jonas Vingegaard is talking up the Tour de France battle between him and Tadej Pogačar and he will ride two Grand Tours this year. Plus all the other cycling news from around the World as the 2025 season is about to kick off in Australia. TOP STORY: Jonas Vingegaard to ride two Grand Tours in […]

Some more bike video for nerds – this time we’ve got Team Visma | Lease A Bike’s Cervelo S5 of Wout van Aert. Note the Garmin headlight and tail light mounted for training, the Prologo saddle, and the SRAM Red Etap AXS 54/41 chainrings on the gruppo. Wheels are by Reserve – their 42|49 Turbulent […]

At The Cycling House, we know the value of a reliable and high-performing bike. That’s why, after putting tens of thousands of miles on our Cervelo Aspero rental bikes over the past few years, we decided to stick with what works. The Aspero has been a fan favorite among our guests and guides, performing flawlessly […]