In April of 2024, I found myself in Kamloops, BC—a place where mountain biking is more than a hobby. But in a town full of bike shops, there was only one guy renting mountain bikes. His name? Jay Bearhead. What started as a simple rental became a deep dive into an incredible story of resilience, […]

The 2024 season is far from over and EUROTRASH has the videos, results, reports and rider quotes from the men’s and women’s Binche – Chimay – Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke, the first two stages of the Cro Race and the Betcity Elfstedenrace. Mark Cavendish to stay with Astana Qazaqstan – TOP STORY. Rider news: At least […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CicLAvia – Heart of LA Presented by Metro 7.5-Miles along CicLAvia’s Signature Open Streets Route to explore Historic Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, Arts District, Echo Park, and the ever-popular 6th Street Viaduct Sunday, October 13, 2024; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Sunday, October 13; between 9 […]

When you buy cycling equipment, you always want to make sure you’re dealing with a company that has good customer service. If you’ve spent your hard-earned money on a product that you may use every day, you need to be sure that if something goes wrong, the brand has your back. Favero Electronics, known for […]

With the announcement of the 2025 Whoop UCI World Series dates, the mountain bike racing scene is up in arms. Well, some of them are. Some of them aren’t. Because let’s face it; there are things to love and things to hate about the new schedule. No Fort William One of the most iconic venues […]

After Tadej Pogačar won the rainbow jersey, becoming just the third male rider to achieve the Triple Crown, Belgian Eddy Merckx had some high praise for him. In an interview with L’Équipe, he said, “It is obvious that he is now above me. And deep down, I already thought as much when I saw what […]

Swiss junior Muriel Furrer died on Friday morning after crashing during the 2024 UCI road worlds, and while more information about the tragic crash continues to emerge, certain specifics surrounding the incident remain unclear. What’s certain is that real-time access to athletes’ GPS trackers might have led to a quicker response to Furrer’s disappearance. However, […]

The 2025 WHOOP UCI mountain bike World Series calendar is locked in and fans across the globe are gearing up for an epic season of cross-country, downhill and enduro racing. This season will span seven months, bringing 16 weekends of action across ten countries. The summer break lasts from July 13 to August 21 for […]

The Ontario government is considering legislation that could prohibit bike lanes from replacing motor vehicle lanes, as revealed in internal draft documents obtained by the media. Although sources confirm discussions on the proposal, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria did not comment on its inclusion in upcoming legislation, stating, “We examine a multitude of proposals when it […]

You ride hard, you play hard, as Tadej Pogačar displayed on a ride on Tuesday. After a big win at the 2024 UCI road worlds, he celebrated with his Slovenian teammates. But the show must go on, and he went out for a recovery ride with F1 star Carlos Sainz and his pro cyclist fiancée, […]

Racing may be done and dusted, but there’s still drama lingering from the 2024 UCI road worlds. The race was highlighted by an incredible 100km breakaway from Tadej Pogačar, culminating in a 50-km solo victory, but there were many other noteworthy moments. One such instance involved defending champion Mathieu van der Poel briefly hopping onto […]

This past weekend, the Wembo 24HR world solo mountain bike championships took place in Armidale, Australia, and Jasper’s own Cory Wallace did what he does best—grind out an epic victory. With this win, Wallace claimed his fifth straight world title. From the Ashes “It had been a hectic September,” Cory admitted. After the savage wildfires that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It’s a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly activity! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just considering a new hobby, you already gain benefits from what you do. Learn more about cycling and its perks to enjoy […]

The 2024 World championships in Zurich had many standout moments, Tadej Pogačar’s 100 kilometre break and 50 kilometre solo had to be the most stunning moment of the week. There was also the Olympic/Worlds TT doubles by Remco Evenepoel and Grace Brown. There was also the terrible death of young Swiss rider, Muriel Furrer in […]

Great news! Emily Batty and Adam Morka will be welcoming a new addition to Canadian cycling… or maybe just a very adorable kid! After an incredible career, Batty, of Brooklin, Ont., retired in 2023, having been a big presence in women’s MTB, known for her fierce determination and a long string of achievements. She began […]

Cycling leaders don’t always make the front pages of the sports media. Three outstanding athletes who put their names in the cycling hall of fame are Carlos Sastre, Greg van Avermaet, and Andre Greipel. By the way, today any online casino offers customers a chance to bet on cycling events. Players can choose the winner […]

The latest offering from Santa Cruz blends the ruggedness you expect with modern tech that redefines what an e-bike can do. With 150mm of suspension in the rear, 160mm up front it also featrues the new Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The powerhouse Santa Cruz is now running with the Bosch CX next generation motor, […]

Do you ever wish you were 10 years younger?  Most new fitness watch technologies allow you to analyze your level of fitness in comparison to the standard for your age and gender–so while you may be 50, depending on how much you train, you might actually have the cardiorespiratory fitness of a 40-year-old. There’s no […]

Zwift is marking its tenth anniversary with a host of new features and events designed to enhance the user experience. One exciting aspect is the opportunity to ride with your heroes—both pro cyclists and triathletes. A whole bunch of big names will be hosting special rides to celebrate Zwift’s birthday. Join the fun from Oct. […]

It was a devestating summer for Alberta’s beautiful national park; one-third of Jasper’s structures were destroyed by a massive fire. Local mountain bike legend Cory Wallace takes us on his first ride after the smoke cleared. Back on the bike after the fires “I was back in Jasper at the end of August, and some […]

Sure, Tom Boonen won the worlds in 2005 in Madrid, but he certainly didn’t win it the way Tadej Pogačar did in Zurich. “It defies the imagination,” Boonen said in Sporza’s Wielerclub Wattage podcast. “He creates chaos among the opposition. He has never been hunted in an organized manner. I don’t think he really started […]

Just three days after finishing third at the Zürich Worlds, Italian Elisa Longo Borghini signed a three-year contract with UAE-Team ADQ, the team announced on Tuesday. Longo Borghini leaves Lidl-Trek after six seasons. She’s currently third in the WorldTour rankings behind Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering. We are delighted to announce that Italian cycling superstar […]

The internet’s abuzz with talk of Canadian road cycling champion Mike Woods eating food from a bowl with some 208km still to go in the Elite Men’s Road race at the 2024 World Championships.  Turns out it was sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and is believed to help reduce muscle acidity during high intensity activities. The […]

Having long heard about the Hydrocut Trails located in the western end of Kitchener, it wasn’t until recently that I got the chance to load up my mountain bike and head to this acclaimed trail system, renowned in the mountain bike community. The 35km of trails, that are diverse and appealing to a wide variety […]

You might know Wellington County, located in southwestern Ontario just over 100km west of Toronto, through some of its communities. Elora and Fergus, known for their riverside settings, limestone architecture and old world charm, Rockwood for swimming at its namesake Conservation Area, Eden Mills for its writer’s festival, the Town of Minto for its railway […]