SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Emporia, Kansas is not the likeliest home for the world’s most famous gravel bike race.  For most of the year, the sleepy college town, which lies on the Kansas Turnpike between Topeka and Wichita, is a hub for families that farm the nearby upland prairie called the Flint Hills. Asa […]

After seeing what goes on inside the Mips helmet test lab in Stockholm, I can tell you I’ve never felt better about wearing a Mips-equipped helmet. It’s one thing to understand the theory behind safety tech. It’s another to watch helmets get smashed to pieces in real-time — all in the name of protecting your […]

The Drive G45 CS wheels from Elite Wheels may change what you thought you knew about wheels from a little known brand from China.  But these carbon gravel wheels punch way above their price-class, given the production value, high quality finish, and all in-house fabrication and build.  And the price will blow you away. The […]

TOOLBOX: Pedaling may seem like the most natural motion on a bike—but when you’re turning the cranks over 5,000 times an hour, small inefficiencies can add up fast. While many cyclists focus on fit and equipment, few stop to consider how symmetrical their pedaling actually is—or whether their dominant leg is doing more work than […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Movement, like cycling, plays a powerful role in healing by boosting mental and physical recovery after trauma or hardship. Pedaling Through the Past When Movement Aids Recovery Movement has been linked with healing ever since human culture has existed, with the practice of exercise therapy spanning cultures and centuries. Simply […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The US-registered team will reignite racing state-side and aim to inspire the next generation of talent With a shared vision of delivering performance at the top of the sport, Modern Adventure Pro Cycling athletes will ride aboard the latest Factor Bikes as a new partnership is announced A new era […]

Mallorca Fall Cycling Trip 2025: Eat, Ride, Sip & Save Big Looking for the ultimate cycling escape this fall? Join us on one of our premier Mallorca Fall Trips, running September 29–October 5, 2025, and October 15–21, 2025. Discover why Mallorca is the go-to destination for cyclists from around the globe—and how affordable it can […]

While professional cycling may not garner the same unprecedented amount of attention and worldwide coverage compared to its other sporting predecessors, there has since remained a growing interest within the profession and its involvement in sports media coverage which has since expanded immensely in recent years, which now has fans firmly enthralled as to which […]

In today’s congested urban environments, the Qronge Lava 3-wheel electric bike has emerged as the ideal transportation solution for adults and senior riders. Compared to traditional two-wheel bicycles, this electric trike (3 wheel electric bike) features 4.0-inch fat tires that deliver triple the contact area, dramatically improving traction on wet surfaces. Its 750W high-power motor […]

The Route d’Occitanie is a 2.1 category stage race with a nice mix of WorldTour, ProTeam and Continental squads that race around the hills and villages of the magnificent Occitanie region in France every year just before the Tour de France. This year our man in France, Chris Selden was on hand at the start […]

The UAE Emirates XRG team showed that they don’t need Tadej Pogačar to win the final overall in stage races. João Almeida took the Tour de Suisse and Filippo Baroncini the Baloise Belgium Tour. In a packed EUROTRASH we also have the video, race reports, results and rider quotes from the Men’s and Women’s Copenhagen […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Jordi Meeus and Lorena Wiebes Win Inaugural Copenhagen Sprint Womens Race: Lorena Wiebes Wins in Dominant Fashion A New Classic Joins the Women’s WorldTour Calendar The women’s WorldTour welcomed a new one-day race to the calendar with the debut of the Copenhagen Sprint—a 151-kilometer flat route from Roskilde to the […]

As someone who has a bookshelf groaning with volumes dedicated to a certain now-non-Tour de France-winning Texan and even three autobiographies of Mark Cavendish, it has always seemed odd to me that books dedicated to the “Greatest Cyclist of the 20th Century,” according to the UCI, are fairly scarce in English, or pretty much any […]

Sunday July 20th 1969; that’s well over 50 years ago now, but I remember it clearly as the day that I first became aware of professional bicycle racing – I was 14 years-old. I walked in to the living room of our little flat in Kirkcaldy, Scotland and glanced at the black and white TV […]

Gear Break: Giro Imperial II shoes, SunGod Vulcans sunglasses, Pas Normal Studios x JJJJound: Bridging heritage and contemporary cycling culture, the Chris King Titanium 1 1/8 NoThreadSet is back in limited production, unique ‘Eddy 80’ bikes launched for The Cannibal’s 80th birthday and Canyon launches first U.S. Experience Center in California. Giro Imperial II Shoes […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Retirement is a time for slowing down but not stopping. Staying active is key to a longer, healthier life. One of the best ways to do that? Cycling. It’s simple, low-impact, and surprisingly powerful. Whether you’re in your 60s, 70s, or beyond, hopping on a bike could be one of […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Southern California’s cycling scene in 2025 stands out as one of the most dynamic and community-focused regions in the United States for both professional and recreational cyclists. With a packed calendar of stage races, charity rides, gravel adventures, and endurance challenges, the state is set to deliver an unforgettable year […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Romain Grégoire lit up a rain-soaked start to the Tour de Suisse. The 22-year-old Frenchman rode with precision on slick roads. He attacked hard on the final descent and claimed a solo win. With that move, he also took the leader’s red jersey on day one. The opening stage covered […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: “One Cycling” rejected, Dauphine as Tour predictor, is Pog making the sport boring? New stars in women’s racing, changing immigration policy impact on sports and reliance on individual stars …. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Every cyclist sometimes loses the drive to get on the bike – bad weather, boring routes, or tiring routines can make pedaling feel pointless. When motivation slips, small changes matter. Certain apps for cyclists may add extra goals, track personal progress, or connect riders to share challenges and successes. Could […]

As we look forward to the Tour de France, we have the Tour de Suisse and the Baloise Belgium Tour in a very full EUROTRASH Thursday – All the videos, race reports, results and the rider quotes. TOP STORY: ‘The Cannibal’ spoke about the present generation on his 80th birthday Rider news: The peloton honoured […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour de Big Bear is thrilled to announce an exciting weekend of family-friendly activities during the 2025 Tour de Big Bear on August 1st and 2nd. Bring the whole family and gear up for a weekend filled with cycling fun, laughter, and community spirit in the picturesque setting of Big […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Barrio Logan Grand Prix Comes to Life in Photos On June 14, 2025, the streets of San Diego’s historic Barrio Logan neighborhood came alive for the 28th edition of the Barrio Logan Grand Prix. This fast-paced, figure-eight criterium featured a challenging 0.8-mile course and drew a full slate of racers, […]

TOOLBOX: We may love the sport of cycling, but it does not love our bodies back in ways that promote long-term health and well-being – at least not off the bike. Here are 3 exercises to help you retain balance which can also help you regain power on the bike. That riding position – Good […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné delivered an exciting week of racing across central and southeastern France, offering a strong preview of Tour de France form. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) took control in the high mountains to secure overall victory, with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) and Florian Lipowitz (BORA–hansgrohe) […]