Zoe Bäckstedt of Great Britain claimed victory in the inaugural Women’s U23 Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Monday, September 22, 2025. Race report from UCIKigali2025.com The 20-year-old clocked a blistering time of 30:56.16 to win gold and the coveted Rainbow Jersey over a challenging 22.6 km course, securing […]

  Dutch cyclist Megan Arens emerged victorious in the Women’s Junior Individual Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda.  The 18.3-kilometer race, which took place on Tuesday, September 23, saw the 18-year-old dominate the competition with an impressive time of 25:47.41, securing her the gold medal. “It was a […]

British Columbia’s Vancouver Island is a long way from Tennessee, both culturally and geographically. So, Josh Bowden was plenty surprised to feel right at home as he rode Adventure Cycling’s first fully international cycling route — the Vancouver Crossing Loop — for the first time. Bowden, Adventure Cycling’s experiences operations specialist, landed the coveted role […]

After becoming a dad, my cycling looked very different — fewer hours, more fatigue, and a new focus on balance. This summer, with some fitness slowly returning and my little one sleeping more reliably, I set out on my annual “epic ride.” A 220 km adventure with 1,700 meters of climbing reminded me that endurance […]

Jakob Söderqvist etched his name in history after winning Sweden’s first-ever under-23 men’s individual time trial title at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, September 22, 2025. Report from UCIKigali2025 The 22-year-old made a stunning display of speed and endurance, finishing over a minute ahead of his nearest rival, […]

Cycling fans were treated to a blockbuster weekend of race action, headlined by Remco Evenepoel’s historic victory at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships Time Trial in Kigali. The Belgian superstar smashed the 40km course to claim his third consecutive ITT world title, putting a stunning 2:47 into Tadej Pogačar and cementing his place among […]

The 2025 UCI Road Cycling World Championships officially kicked off in Kigali on Sunday with a historic start, as Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser claimed gold in the Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial, the opening race of the week-long competition. A true Masterclass by Marlen Reusser Racing over a 31.2-kilometre course, Reusser delivered a masterclass against the […]

Remco Evenepoel has written himself another golden chapter in cycling’s history books – and this one might just shine the brightest. On the streets of Kigali, over 40.6 kilometers of pure punishment, the Belgian bullet stormed to his third consecutive Worlds ITT medal – and this time with a ride that will be remembered as […]

The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 2025 once again delivered a spectacular showcase of WorldTour racing in the heart of Quebec. Just two days after Julian Alaphilippe’s win in Quebec City, cycling fans packed Mont-Royal Park to watch Tadej Pogačar and Brandon McNulty of UAE Team Emirates dominate on Montreal’s famously brutal circuit. Alongside the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda A Historic First for Africa The 2025 UCI Road World Championships will take place September 21–28 in Kigali, Rwanda, marking the first time the event has ever been hosted on the African continent. The week of racing will showcase not only the world’s […]

PEZ-Man Mike Fee is on a safari – of sorts – in Africa – to deliver bicycles to people whose lives will be seriously improved with a reliable mode of transportation.  You can read more about why Mike is doing this here,  but for now he’s agreed to let us share his adventures of a […]

Hey folks, it’s September 19, and Fall equinox is right around the corner…for readers in the Northern Hemisphere. That means cold weather is not far behind. We’ve got a packed Gear Break aiming to get you ready for the coming seasonal change. First up, Chuck reviews a new neck and shoulder massager from Bob and […]

Pez Sez: Alright PEZ-fans – since Mike is in Rwanda getting ready for the Worlds and other adventures – I’m stepping in with a guest post spot here at ET.  After watching social media evolve over the past few years to become mostly a corporate propaganda outlet I thought it would be fun to take […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Registration Open for Gila Monster Gran Fondo presented by Gila Hike and Bike Recreational ride is set for Saturday, October 11, in Silver City Recreational cyclists will soon get to experience the same challenge that Tour of the Gila competitors do. With three ride distances covering mountainous roads near Silver […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: I want to give back to the younger riders coming up Veteran American Rider Joins EF Education-Oatly Veteran American road racer Alexis Magner will join EF Education-Oatly for the 2026 race season. Alexis has over a decade of professional racing to her name. A classics specialist, she won Drentse Acht […]

How Do I know I’m Ready for a Long-distance Bike Trip? Dear Looking to Go the Distance, It’s one thing to dream about a big bicycling trip and another thing to actually go out and do it. Your question seems to indicate that you’re somewhere between these two extremes, but let’s start from the beginning […]

Keeping a training log is one of the most powerful tools for improving cycling performance — not just for recording miles and watts, but for analyzing what truly leads to success. A recent study (Roete et al. 2025) examined the training diaries of professional women cyclists across multiple seasons to uncover patterns that separated highly […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 La Vuelta a España: Final Week Recap The closing week of the 2025 La Vuelta a España delivered a dramatic mix of shortened stages, decisive climbs, and a disrupted finale in Madrid. Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) entered the final block of racing in control of the red jersey […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España had all the ingredients to be a classic — daring course design, underdog stage wins, and a GC battle that promised to break the Jonas-Tadej duopoly. Joao Almeida pushed Jonas Vingegaard to the limit, Tom Pidcock lit up the race with fearless attacks, and rising talents like Matthew Riccitello and […]

Today’s semi-weekly cycling news roundup, featuring analysis of the Vuelta’s last four stages, the Canadian World Tour weekend, a Mexican in Italy — and our news-you-can-use guide to pronouncing “Vingegaard” correctly.  It’s time for a coffee… TOP STORY:  Vingegaard Wins GC at the Vuelta as Protesters Render Final Stage Victor-less Race News: Classic Alaphilippe at […]

When most people think about sports betting, the first things that come to mind are football, basketball, or tennis. These markets dominate the industry with millions of wagers placed every day. Yet, there is a less explored but increasingly intriguing option that sets itself apart—cycling. Whether you are a casual bettor or an experienced strategist, […]

When cycling fans think of the Tour de France, they often picture the breathtaking mountain climbs, the electric sprints down the Champs-Élysées, and the sheer unpredictability of a three-week race. But behind the scenes, another world thrives on that unpredictability: the world of bookmakers and sports betting. For many fans, placing a wager on their […]

La Vuelta 2025  Stage 21 | Alalpardo > Madrid After three weeks of racing that stretched from the vineyards of Piedmont to the streets of Madrid, La Vuelta 2025 wrapped up in dramatic – and unexpected – fashion. The final stage from Alalpardo to the Spanish capital was cut short as protests spilled onto the road, halting the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Melisa Rollins and Alexey Vermeulen both produced incredible attacks to claim solo victories in the 2025 edition of the Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival. Melisa Rollins Dominates Women’s Race with Solo Victory Rollins made the earliest break of the day shortly after mile 23. She pulled away from an […]

Carefully working my way through Phil Cavell’s “The Midlife Cyclist” for some weeks now, a remarkable book of startling scope, I have found that whenever I mention the title it causes people to smile or laugh indulgently. They seem to either hear “midlife crisis,” or picture another dive into the realm of Middle Aged Men […]