Ed Track-Side: Back in 2022 Ed Hood was spectating at the ‘Six Days’ of Gent, next he was on the other side of the boards working in the track centre in Rotterdam. Here Ed tells us all about his first three nights at the Dutch ‘6 Days’. In January we lost our friend and colleague […]

Pas Normal Studios Autumn/Winter 2025 T.K.O. Collection: The cold weather has hit the East coast of Spain, but don’t worry, our man Alastair Hamilton has some new kit from Pas Normal Studios: Their TKO collection for autumn and winter, along with a Mid long sleeve base layer and Logo transition gloves. This kit should get […]

Gift Guide #3 is here…and again we are bringing you more options to stuff your stockings, and in one case fulfill your sugar plum dreams of n+1. Leading out, We’ve got a review of the current season Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Long Sleeve thermal jersey, and it’s good. Chuck reviews the new Wahoo TRACKR. Also, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Netflix and CicLAvia joined forces on Melrose Avenue for a special “Stranger Things 5: One Last Ride” open-streets celebration that brought out fans, cyclists, and the local community. This photo gallery highlights the event’s vibrant atmosphere, showcasing how Melrose transformed into a lively, car-free corridor inspired by the show’s retro […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Red Bull Athletes Achieve First-Ever Human-Powered Plane Launch Red Bull is known for pushing the limits of human performance. Nine riders from Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe have now made history by becoming the first people to launch a plane off the ground using pure muscle power. The scene […]

From seismic shifts in global sports media to major rider transfers and a newly unveiled Giro d’Italia route, this week’s AIRmail covers the fast-evolving forces reshaping professional cycling and the broader sports economy. As uncertainty swirls around the Warner Bros.–Discovery sale and its potential impact on cycling’s broadcast future, Strava’s annual report highlights both warning […]

If you’ve ever wondered what really matters while riding the TransAmerica Trail — direction, timing, the right kind of stubbornness — there’s no better source for ground truth than Mark Pfefferle, a fellow Adventure Cycling tour leader who’s pedaled the route three times — and that doesn’t even include the time we both led a […]

E-sport cycling combines athletic precision with the structured logic of digital competition. Rapidly evolving, with instant feedback and visually transparent race progress, it is both physically demanding and undeniably similar to gaming. This post analyses the factors behind this phenomenon and looks back at the 2025 UCI Virtual Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi. The […]

An Introduction In 2026, Adventure Cycling is celebrating its Golden Jubilee with an awfully nice gift: the Golden Gravel Trail, a brand-new cross-country gravel route. Clocking in at some 3,700 miles, around 70 percent of which is off-pavement, and stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, the route is Adventure Cycling’s longest since […]

TOOLBOX: The holidays, cold weather, and shorter days make the off-season a natural time for cyclists to ease off the gas—but how much fitness do you actually lose when you take a real break? In this Toolbox, we explore what detraining looks like physiologically, why strategic rest is essential for long-term performance, and what a […]

As part of my stay at the Hotel Residence Esplanade in Viareggio, I was perfectly located to see three stages of the Giro d’Italia – including the Stage 9 finish in Siena.  I found a spot at 600 meters to go on the final climb into town – the climb itself is about 600-700m long […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The San Diego Velodrome VeloSwap bicycle swap meet took place this past weekend at the San Diego Velodrome. The VeloSwap is an annual Fall tradition where sellers can sell their old cycling gear that is no longer needed and where buyers can find a great deal, vintage bike or old […]

A couple of weeks ago, eTrashMike rode the star-studded Tour de Tucson for the third year in a row — and for the third time, he enjoyed the very fast ride, despite spending much of it completely frightened. His conclusion: El Tour is getting too big. Check out the Tour de Tucson — or “El […]

Our heading-into-winter cycling news roundup, checking in on the cyclocross season as it lurches towards an inflection point: Mathieu van der Poel starting his first race. We also share the Women’s Giro course description, tell you just how much Pogačar’s bike sold for, and offer key team updates, including Ineos’s maintain-the-status-quo strategy. TOP STORY:  Yet […]

In 2022 we reviewed Andy McGrath’s biography of Frank Vandenbroucke here. That was the harrowing tale of a brilliant talent brought down by his  own self-destructive nature.  A talent that never reached its full potential.  Now this same author’s latest book is one about cycling’s current superstar Tadej Pogačar.  It is difficult to conceive of […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Watch the Adventure in the Great Karoo This fall, EF-Pro Cycling’s Lachlan Morton and Alison Jackson headed to South Africa to take part in Gravel Burn—one of the newest and most talked-about multi-day gravel events. The film follows their seven-day ride across the vast, rugged Karoo region, where intense racing, […]

Here we are, Gear Break Gift Guide #2. The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and for those who haven’t yet finished their shopping, we have a few more suggestions to help get you ready for gift-giving. We’ve got a handlebar bag from Handlestash in a bold colorway, some sturdy TPU tubes from Pirelli, […]

TOP STORY:  Comment: Giro ’26 Route RACE NEWS Eschborn-Frankfurt Raises the Bar for 2026 AlUla Tour Added to ProSeries Calendar RIDER, TEAM AND CYCLING NEWS Girmay Is NSN’s First Big Signing Le Court, Girmay Voted African Cyclists of the Year Juanpe Lopez Heads to Movistar Team Portuguese Cycling Guru Poeira Retires Campagnolo Cuts Staff by […]

I’m writing this from Missoula, MT by my fireplace. It’s cold outside, that odd shoulder season where there isn’t quite enough snow to ski and just enough ice in the shadows to make riding a challenge. So today is a reflection day. No bike shoes or ski boots, just slippers and a cup of coffee. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Annual Fall San Diego Velodrome Bike Swap Meet Returns Looking for the best cycling deals? Don’t miss the San Diego Velodrome Bike Swap this Sunday, December 7th to find deals on new and used bikes, gear, and more! Cycling Deals on Bike Gear The San Diego Velodrome Spring and Fall […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Stromm to supply road, track, and time trial bikes; partnership anchored by wind-tunnel testing and engineer–athlete integration Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28 U.S based UCI Continental Women’s Cycling team today announced a multi-year technical partnership with Stromm Cycles, beginning with the 2026 season. After 15 successful years with Felt Bicycles, the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: UCI Road World Championships is one of the biggest and most exciting cycling events in the world, sometimes described as the Olympics of bike racing. A vast pool of the best cyclists will converge from many countries to compete for the famous rainbow jersey.  With the Championships approaching in 2026, […]

From a controversial budget-cap proposal that has baffled teams, to Formula 1’s soaring franchise valuations, to pro cycling’s continued dependence on wealthy patrons rather than investors, this week’s AIRmail unpacks the structural forces shaping the sport’s uncertain economic future. We also examine cycling’s deepening sportswashing entanglements with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and track the […]

Navigating holiday eating can be challenging for athletes and active people, especially when winter weight gain, lost routines, and sugary seasonal treats start to creep in. As a dietitian, Alex Winnicki sees this every year—clients fall into all-or-nothing thinking, “burn it to earn it” habits, impulsive eating, and crash-dieting that backfires by January. But the […]

Here’s our first look at the 2026 Giro d’Italia route – starting with 3 stages in Bulgaria, entering the Italian soil via Calabria in the south, then working it’s way back and forth as it climbs the boot, to the traditional mountainous final week that spikes from west to east, before a long transfer to […]