SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: On October 13th, CicLAvia – Heart of LA, presented by Metro, and also known as CicLAvia’s popular signature route, welcomed everyone of all ages and abilities to its 56th car-free open streets event connecting several of the most important and historic Los Angeles neighborhoods including Boyle Heights; Chinatown; Downtown LA; Echo Park; […]

Another full EUROTRASH Monday: Video, results, reports and rider thoughts from the European Cyclo-Cross Championships in Pontevedra, Spain and the Koppenbergcross in Belgium. RCS denies rumours of problems staging the Giro Grande Partenza in Albania – TOP STORY. Rider news: Rohan Dennis trial postponed again, Remco Evenepoel could double his salary and take Lodewyck with […]

On October 2 this year the Prince of Wales presided over the ceremony in which celebrated pro cyclist Mark Cavendish was knighted. At the time Sir Mark was asked about his future plans for the Tour de France and he told the BBC “I’ve already said I won’t do another Tour de France,” Cavendish said: […]

Remembering Gary Wiggins: It has been 16 years since Gary Wiggins from Yallourn, Victoria died under mysterious circumstances. Wiggins had many sides – depending on how you knew him. Ed Hood took this look at the Australian’s European glory and tragic end a few years ago. “I’m never happier than when I’m writing.” ~ Ed […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: After 14 years of competing under the Monster Racing Team (MRT) name, the organization is excited to announce its official rebranding to Titan Racing Team beginning with the 2025 season. This new name reflects the team’s evolution and commitment to excellence as it continues to grow in both performance and […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: UAE dominates year-end stats … and it locks down Tadej Pogačar, status of African cycling; 2026 promotion/relegation battle already over? No more free Tour for UK… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader […]

With cycling competitions becoming so popular all over the world, it’s easier than ever to participate. There are paths to follow, whether you’re an amateur dreaming of the big leagues or just looking for a thrilling way to compete. The journey is more accessible than most realise, from learning endurance to technical skills. In this […]

The Olympic cycling events feature athletes who demonstrate the ability to go fast, faster, and even faster, and who can endure for hours on end. And the hidden stories of triumph, persistence, and unexpected wins make these achievements even more remarkable. Here’s a look at the legendary moments of Olympic cycling. New Surprises and Legendary […]

Gear Break: Tifosi Smirk sunglasses, KASK Nirvana aero helmet, now on sale – Wahoo Fitness groundbreaking KICKR RUN smart treadmill – Redefining and transforming indoor running, TrainingPeaks acquires indieVelo and launches TrainingPeaks Virtual, new Alpitude Navene carbon saddle and Michael Blann new prints – Alto de Velefique and Pico del Veleta, Sierra Nevada. Tifosi Smirk […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Keeping your bike in top shape is crucial for both performance and longevity. One often overlooked component that plays a significant role in the gear-shifting process is the derailleur hanger. This small metal piece holds the derailleur in place, ensuring smooth gear transitions. Failure to maintain or replace a damaged […]

The EUROTRASH TOP STORY has to be the 2025 Tour de France route, what do people think? Tadej Pogačar looking forward to a ‘tricky’ and ‘ruthless’ 2025 Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel’s thoughts on the Tour route, green jersey Biniam Girmay is excited, will we see Wout van Aert in the Tour de France next […]

London (29th October 2024) – Wahoo Fitness, the leading fitness technology company for endurance athletes, is excited to announce WINTER WITH WAHOO, a number of exciting initiatives to kick off the start of the Indoor Cycling season 2024/25 (and end of Daylight Savings).   Leading this is a partnership with renowned cycling performance innovator Phil Burt. This collaboration marks […]

This story originally appeared in the Sept/Oct 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine.  Apples got their start 12 million years ago in Central Asia in the area we now call Kazakhstan. There in the Tian Shan mountains, wild apple trees grew and evolved, creating fecund forests rich with birds, bears, and every variety of apple […]

Tour de France 2025 Route: The full route of the 2025 Tour de France was presented in Paris on Tuesday morning. We already knew that the start will be in Lille in Northern France, but now the route, mountains and stage towns are public knowledge. In the three week Grand Tour, the riders will face […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Tour de France will start Saturday, July 5th, 2025 and will end after three exciting weeks with an exciting final stage ending with a road race from Mantes-La-Villes to Paris finishing on the cobbled streets with circuits on the Champs Elysees on July 27, 2025. The 2025 Tour […]

The leading global women’s cycling team will be named CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto from 2025. The top CEE cryptocurrency exchange, zondacrypto, has become the title sponsor of this team for the next three years. The agreement was signed in Monaco, during the ceremonial listing of the zondacrypto own ZND Token. During the event, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, winner of […]

Chicago United Cycling Club was so excited to receive an Adventure Grant from the Adventure Cycling Association. Our grant last year allowed our team to host its first bikepacking trip focused on WTFNB, BIPOC riders. We had fewer cyclists this year (six compared to 10 in 2023) but fewer had previous bikepacking experience. Our group […]

Tour de France 2025 Route: Talk about colouring inside the lines! The unveiling of the Grand Départ Lille-Nord de France came in the wake of three editions that got the show on the road in Denmark, Spain and, most recently, Italy. The route of the 112th Tour de France will stretch for 3,320 kilometres without […]

Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 Route: A wide diagonal stretches across the map of France, with over 1,000 kilometres separating Brest from the Alpine resort of Châtel as the crow flies, involving a total of 1,165 kilometres of pedalling for the riders, who will be competing for the first time over nine days […]

What can we learn from breaking down physical race data captured at the Giro d’Italia for both men and women?  Anna van Vleuten and Tom Dumoulin agreed to supply personal data for a unique study into the comparison of the demands of grand tour racing on male and female athletes. Annemiek van Vleuten won the […]

When an Australian tv channel sensationally dropped a story that Phil Liggett was retiring from cycling commentating… I figured I’d best investigate. Here’s the truth about Phil Liggett’s retirement plans. I first met Phil at the 1990 Tour de France, then again more than a dozen years later after I started PezCycling News, and we’ve […]

Wahoo Powerlink pedals add another point of connection to the Wahoo Eco-System, this time with power meters built into the Speedplay style pedals and full integration with Wahoo computers and training software. The combined forces of Wahoo’s proven power algorithms and SPEEDPLAY’s advanced features set POWRLINK ZERO power pedals a cut above the competition. By […]

Tadej Pogačar to race with UAE Team Emirates until 2030 is the EUROTRASH TOP STORY today. We also have all the action from the Telenet Superprestige Vlaamse Druivencross Overijse and the Exact Cross Heerderstrand cyclocross and the UCI Cycling Esports World championships – Race video, results, reports and rider thoughts. Rider news: Jonas Vingegaard is […]

Earlier this year we had the pleasure of reviewing a book about the 1988 Little 500 bicycle race by one of the cyclists who was one of the competitors in the first women’s edition of this long-standing college event. You can check out that story here: Pez Bookshelf Willkie Sprint. Fast forward to 2024 and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Experiencing an accident, whether on a bike or in a car, can be overwhelming and traumatic. Aside from immediate concerns like physical injuries and medical attention, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights and the steps you should take to protect yourself. Knowing your rights can help you pursue fair […]