In a sport where tactics, terrain, weather, and timing all merge into one fluid contest, predicting the outcome of a cycling race can seem like guesswork. Yet, as machine learning becomes more accessible to fans, punters, and analysts alike, there’s a growing push to apply data-driven models to a sport that has long thrived on […]

The most famous and difficult bike race, the Tour de France, has changed significantly since its inception in 1903. Technology, science, and planning have changed an endurance test on a bumpy road and poor roads to high-speed spectacles. Recently, the race’s faster pace has become a more heated topic of discussion. We now know that […]

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SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A Monumental Win on Cycling’s Most Iconic Climb Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal Quick-Step) delivered a standout performance on Stage 16 of the 2025 Tour de France, seizing a historic victory atop Mont Ventoux. The French climber’s aggressive racing and smart teamwork paid off with a dramatic win, marking France’s first Tour […]

The French finally got their first stage win through Valentin Paret-Peintre after an enormous battle on the slopes of Mont Ventoux with Ben Healy. The stage featured some big GC changes, points battles and a famous rider abandoned before the race even started on what was a very action packed day. A fairly flat stage […]

Hello everyone! Good to be back & contributing again! As a personal life update, my wife and I welcomed our first child last November, shortly after I completed my first Ironman! I’ve been in the thick of first-time parenting for the last half-year. So for my first article back, I thought it would be appropriate […]

Joe joined us for a week of riding in the Chiricahua mountains this past year. We will return to this beautiful region next April. Join us for a fun gravel adventure. The Chiricahua Mountains of the American Southwest — Gravel Cycling at Its Best After twelve years and thousands of miles riding smooth pavement in multiple […]

Tadej Pogačar’s success in cycling is often attributed to his extraordinary talent, but there’s a less-discussed factor that sets him apart: his radical bike position. This innovative setup, which pushes the boundaries of traditional cycling techniques, is the result of years of research and biomechanical evolution, beginning with Team Sky’s collaboration with British Cycling in […]

Tadej Pogacar is dominating in France, Zoe Bäckstedt did the same in Belgium and Jaror Widar absolutely destroyed the competition in Italy. We have all the latest results, news, statistics and more in today’s EuroTrash cycling roundup! TOP STORY: Tour Domination ? 2025 Tour de France news: • Pogi’s Domination ? • Interesting Tour de France Statistics […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour de France 2025 Stages 8 through 15 Recap The second week of the 2025 Tour de France delivered fireworks across the flats, mountains, and time trials. From the sprinters’ final chances to brutal Pyrenean climbs, this stretch of the race reshaped the general classification standings and rewarded bold breakaways, […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 15 Report: Belgian champion Tim Wellens (UAE Emirates XRG) impressively soloed to Carcassonne to win the fifteenth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. Wellens, one of Tadej Pogačar’s right-hand men, joined a large break and survived several splits, to attack just before the top of the final leaving Victor […]

PEZ Tour Bookshelf: The highest drama in the Tour de France takes place in the mountains and the changing beauty of these alpine landscapes differentiates pro cycling from all other sports. Another differentiation is that amateurs can themselves cycle these routes, even on the day the race comes through. Try that at the Superbowl or […]

Stage 14 – 182km and 4,950m of vertical gain. Brutal. 170 riders would take the start today but the same number wouldn’t make it to the finish in Superbagnères. With almost 5000m of elevation gain, four categorized climbs, on and off rain and misty conditions this stage was always going to be difficult. Despite the […]

Cycling has always thrived on unpredictability. The elegance of a well-timed attack, the strategy of conserving energy in the peloton, or the sheer chaos of a rain-soaked cobbled stage, these moments make professional cycling one of the most compelling sports to watch. It’s a sport where raw physical power collides with team tactics, environmental variables, […]

Ed’s TOUR Look-Back: The world is a different place, thanks to Covid-19 our lives have changed. It’s Tour de France time (yes, it shouldn’t be in September) and Ed Hood should have been ‘Roadside’ in France back in 2020, but was at home in Scotland reminiscing over the good and the not so good points […]

It wasn’t unthinkable; in fact, probably every cycling fan has thought about what would need to happen for Tadej Pogaçar not to win this Tour de France: For a moment Wednesday, we thought we might be seeing an opening to a very different kind of Tour. With just four kilometers left in the stage, a rival rider […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cannondale Mechanics Deliver Healy’s Yellow Jersey Bike After Ben Healy (EF Pro Cycling) claimed the yellow jersey with a strong ride on Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France, Cannondale’s mechanics were immediately tasked with a high-priority build. A custom-painted yellow LAB71 SuperSix EVO frame — shipped in from […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 13 Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) won the mountain time trial to Peyragudes as many expected. The Slovenian dominated this Pyrenean giant, winning by 36 seconds from his main rival Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike). The Dane did look more like his usual self as he caught […]

Gear Break: Sirin is Pro’s new women’s road saddle, Pogi’s Superlight road shoe from DMT, Santini’s Arrivée Paris-Champs-Élysées Collection, POC releases Cytal Lite at the Tour, Ridley supports “Project Breakaway” for Uno-X, Gregarius Clima Pro Team Off-Road Jersey celebrates Pidcock’s return to MTB racing PRO Sirin Team Saddle PRO sez:  The PRO Sirin saddle is […]

Today was the day that we as spectators had been waiting for and certain riders had been dreading – the mountains are here! The first true mountains of this year’s Tour would really test the peloton today. After a hectic start with the likes of Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) & Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) amongst the early […]

Ben Healy’s beard has sparked a light-hearted look at bearded yellow jersey wearers in the Tour de France, GC after 11 stages, intriguing Tour stats, climbing battles, and team prize money shakeups plus stage announcements for the Tour Down Under and Tour of Britain. It’s EuroTrash time! TOP STORY: Beards In Yellow? 2025 Tour de […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Photo Highlights The 2025 Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, one of Southern California’s most prestigious cycling events, celebrated its 62nd anniversary—marking over six decades of exciting racing, strong community involvement, and a proud tradition of supporting both amateur and professional cyclists from across the nation. […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 11 Report: Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) won the eleventh stage of the 2025 Tour de France on Wednesday. After a long day of attacking, the Norwegian beat his break companion Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla) in a two-man sprint. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) was just unable to catch the two […]

When in late 2022 a rumor spread that Netflix was planning a Tour de France-focused Drive to Survive-like series, a whisper of pride and excitement rippled through the cycling community: Finally they understand: there’s beauty and drama in this sport, the kind around which you can build a high-budget, broad-appeal showcase. In its first couple […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 20-inch electric bikes are revolutionizing urban mobility by offering a perfect blend of compact design and powerful performance. These bikes are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to navigate crowded streets and tight spaces with ease, making them an ideal choice for city dwellers. The rise of the 20-inch […]