Cyclocross has come a long way. Toe clips, barcons and steel bikes are all relics of the past. Although many of the vintage ‘cross bikes are things of beauty, they pale in comparison to the lightweight machines of today. And before, dear reader, you think (as some of the comments in my cheeky, satirical “Old […]

Nearly 20 years ago, I came across an image of someone skiing at Le Massif, and it immediately captivated me. Skiing down to the Saint Lawrence River looked so surreal that I vowed to visit one day. Though my trip didn’t coincide with ski season, I discovered that lift-assisted mountain biking here is just as […]

As the 79th Vuelta a España galloped towards Sunday’s finish, it veered into the Basque Country on Thursday for another breakaway feast. One Spaniard had a glorious day, Equipo Kern Pharma’s Urko Berrade victorious from yet another successful breakaway. Another, Mikel Landa, had a bad day, his podium chances scuppered. ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma earned […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Lachlan Morton will raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Lachlan Morton is back home in Australia, ready for his toughest challenge yet. Starting Sept. 5, Lachy is going to brave “The Lap,” a 14,200-kilometer attempt to circumnavigate his country in record time. “I’m excited to be back in Australia,” […]

Slovenian national champion Jakob Omrzel was severely affected in a serious accident that occurred during Stage 1 of the Giro della Lungiana race in Italy. According to Slovenian media, his life was in critical condition for a period following the crash. The incident involved Italian cyclist Jacopo Sasso and one of the organizer’s motorcycles, along […]

After crashing out of the Vuelta a España, Wout van Aert will have to end his season. In an announcement from his team, Visma – Lease a Bike, on Thursday, the outfit informed fans of the unfortunate news. “Wout van Aert will not race any more this season. The rider from Visma | Lease a […]

SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS This past August, the day after Micayla Gatto’s 36th birthday, the freerider, filmmaker and artist was at a boatyard in Squamish. She was there to fix up the family’s sailboat. Her goal is not only to get the craft […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Urko Berrade (Kern Pharma) won the eighteenth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard won from a big break, giving his team a third Vuelta victory. Mauro Schmid (Jayco-AlUla) and Pau Miquel (also Kern) finished second and third. Among the favourites, Mikel Landa, Adam Yates and Sepp Kuss had […]

As the Vuelta a España gets close to its finale, with all still to play for. Also the first stages of the Lloyd’s Bank Tour of Britain Men – Results, reports, rider views and race video. Primož Roglič on his bike change – TOP STORY. Rider news: Wout van Aert has no fractures in Vuelta […]

With the ubiquity of tubeless tires in mountain biking, and their growing presence in gravel and even road, tubeless tire plugs are getting more and more advanced. Dynaplug offers several plug options that are far beyond the standard bacon strip and numerous ways to carry and insert these plugs. Of Dynaplug’s many carrying systems, the […]

Cyclists, from mountain bikers to roadies, have an addiction. We all seem to love the sound of our own hubs. The louder a freewheel is while coasting, the more expensive a bike it is likely bolted onto. Which seems weird, when you think about it. Shouldn’t paying more for something, and some of use are […]

Are you looking for a new way to get fit this fall? You may want to consider ‘cross. After all, the sport began as a way for pros to keep in shape and motivated in the cold, soggy winters in Europe, but evolved into a separate and specialized form of racing. In Europe, the cyclocross […]

This weekend, Thunder Bay hosts the 2024 XCM Canadian championships, a premier event in cross country marathon (XCM) mountain biking. The event’s challenging course is more than 90-km long and runs through Thunder Bay’s Kinsmen Park in Trowbridge Forest. Riders across elite, masters, open, and youth categories will compete for the coveted maple leaf jersey […]

That didn’t take long! Just weeks after performance engineer Dan Bigham left Ineos Grenadiers, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe has hired him as well as Jonny Wale to work for them. Just before the Olympics, he announced he would be leaving the team. Bigham, 32, a key member of the Ineos Grenadiers outfit, excelled as a performance engineer, […]

As Zwift marks ten years of indoor training, the company has previewed its upcoming software updates for September. These updates aim to improve user experience and add new features for Zwifters around the world. Watopia Expansion: new roads in November In November, Zwift will expand its popular virtual world, Watopia. New areas will emerge from […]

When one door closes, another one opens? Andrea Piccolo appears ready to start a new chapter following the abrupt end of his cycling career: OnlyFans. In June, EF Pro Cycling announced the immediate termination of its contract with Italian rider Andrea Piccolo. This decision came after the 23-year-old was involved in two substance-related incidents, one […]

The 2024 Olympics in Paris will be one of the most controversial and memorable sporting events of this century. Television and digital platform viewership numbers broke all records. Together, they stand for a new chapter in television history. The opening ceremony was watched by 24.4 million people, including 1.2 million through video-on-demand (VOD) services, making […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the seventeenth stage of la Vuelta in Santander. The 141.5 kilometre stage ended in a bunch sprint in the rain after a late attack by Victor Campenaerts (Lotto Dnsty) and Enzo Leijnse (dsm-firmenich-PostNL) was pulled in the final kilometre. Nothing changed on GC: Ben O’Connor (Decathlon-AG2R-La […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Evenepoel Returns to Competition at the Tour of Britain Remco Evenepoel has had a summer to remember, which saw him finish on the podium in his first Tour de France, as well as becoming the first male rider to complete the double of winning both the road race and the […]

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s Ben O’Connor did not have the best post-race cooldown after Stage 16 of the Vuelta a España on Tuesday. According to reports, he knew he had kept the red jersey (by a mere 5 seconds) but thought the ceremony was being held at the bottom of the mountain. In fact, they […]

This story has been updated with further medical information from Visma – Lease a Bike. On Tuesday, in a post on X, the team said Wout van Aert has not suffered any fractures from his crash in La Vuelta. “The three-time stage winner had to withdraw due to severe knee pain caused by a deep […]

Thirty-three-year-old Canadian Hugo Houle received a two-year contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech, the team announced on Wednesday. Two-time national time trial champion, Houle has been with the team for three seasons after four years at Astana and five with what is now Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale. We’ve locked in some #HugoHoulePower for two more years! After […]

When Rocky Mountain released its completely overhauled Altitude earlier this year, it reflected a much clearer sense of purpose than the outgoing model. While the older generation was fast (and successful), it had a the appearance of a trail bike adapted to be a longer-travel, slacker bike. In the best way possible, the new Altitude […]

On Sunday, Canadian athletes wrapped up a stunning world championships week in Pal Arinsal, Andorra with two more medals including a second world championship title in a week for Isabella Holmgren. Along the way, mountain bikers contributed to Canadian cycling had arguably its best day ever. But, just on dirt alone, Canadina athletes wrapped up arguably […]

Sumer is coming to a close, and before you know it, temperatures will be dropping across the country, it’s clear that summer is over. It’s time to get ready for cooler temps and cloudier days. Autumn rides can be some of the most enjoyable times on the bike, but they can also lead to drastic […]