Rider Obituary: Henri ‘Rik’ Van Looy passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday night. The ‘Emperor of Herentals’ is one of the greatest Belgian cyclists of all time and won all five monuments, two World Championships and has 39 stage victories in Grand Tours in his palmarès. We look back at his life, […]

The news from the peloton never stops. All the latest in EUROTRASH Thursday from Mark Cavendish’s future in Top Story, to cyclocross and next year’s road season and the passing of one of Belgium’ best – Rik Van Looy. TOP STORY: Mark Cavendish receives a lifetime achievement award, but what about his future? Rider news: […]

Rik Van Looy has passed away at the age of 90. The former cyclist is one of the greatest cycling icons in Belgium. Van Looy had been ill for several weeks and his health was deteriorating rapidly, Het Nieuwsblad reports. He passed away during the night of Tuesday/Wednesday morning. At the age of 90, Rik […]

Rudy Project Rebel Helmet Review: New clothing, new shoes and… a new helmet are the best motivation (apart from a new bike) to get out and push the pedals. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, still has some nice weather to run the Rudy Project Rebel helmet through its paces. It’s not in the aero […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: With the New Year fast approaching it is a good time to evaluate your riding and fitness goals heading into 2025 and ask yourself if  improvements can be made. The start of the New Year is a great time of year for cyclists to start working with a Cycling Coach as […]

Over the last few years, more bike fitters and cycling coaches have begun touting glute activation and “core strength” as being the foundations for performance on the bike. While this is certainly a step in the right direction, they are missing 2 massive components of performance… Appropriate stiffness at the spine for upper body movement […]

Gender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to Bikes Together, a non-profit in Denver, Colorado that uses recycled bicycles as a vehicle for equitable social change, as they inspired the name for GEM. […]

Patrick Lefevere has announced that he will step down as CEO of the Soudal Quick-Step cycling team at the end of 2024. Lefevere’s departure marks the end of an era. In 2003, after his career as a rider and a DS with many top teams, he founded Quick-Step – Davitamon, which has since grown into […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Introduction: Why Token Stands Out Token has been a trusted name in the cycling industry for years, specializing in carbon fiber components. With extensive experience producing aftermarket products like stems, handlebars, wheels, bottom brackets, and more, they’ve carved out a niche for themselves in delivering high-quality upgrades. Though relatively small […]

A humungous EUROTRASH Monday with so much news. We start with Belgian coach, Sven Vanthourenhout clearing up the mess between Van Aert and Evenepoel after the World Championships in Leuven. Plus the videos, reports, results and rider quotes from the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Namur and the X²O Badkamers Trofee in Herentals. TOP STORY: […]

In celebrating its 20th year in business, clothing purveyor/cycling lifestyle enterprise Rapha not only published the superb “The Extra Mile,” recounting the firm’s history, but also has issued a second book, “Kings of Pain.” This title harks back to the earliest days of Rapha, when it hosted an exhibition of the same name celebrating the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Specialized Joins Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe as Official Race Apparel Partner For the first time, Specialized will be the racing apparel partner of a team on the men’s UCI WorldTour. From 2025 onward, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe will be fully decked out in Specialized gear, from […]

Past Champ Interview: Cyclo-cross riders making an impression on the road isn’t anything new. Back in the 70s, German ‘cross champion Klaus-Peter Thaler jumped into the road scene and rode with honour in the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and the one-day races. Ed Hood managed to have a word with the near 70 […]

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SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Embracing the cycling culture is an integral part of life for many cyclists. As trends shift, the appeal of purchasing used bikes has gained momentum. Discover the multiple benefits that make opting for pre-owned bicycles a smart choice for your next ride. Before diving into the benefits of used bikes, […]

If you haven’t seen this yet, we’re here to catch you up with video and photos of Colnago’s new reportedly super-aero road bike built for Tadej Pogacar and his expected continued dominance of world road cycling. Alastair was at the launch and captured pics & video …   The official press info reads like this: […]

Deadlines for schoolwork can feel like a rock that keeps getting bigger, with each task and test adding to the weight. Stress can build up, making students feel worn out and stressed. Cycling, on the other hand, is a unique and relaxing way to clear your mind while dealing with the stresses of school. Here’s […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: New form of athlete “union”, football changes and potential effect on cycling, Pidcock saga finally ends; Rwanda shifting sportswashing focus… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports – with AIRmail […]

Loads to hear from Tadej Pogačar in EUROTRASH Thursday: Will he ride Paris-Roubaix? Which Grand Tours will he ride? Is he better than Eddy Merckx? And his new aero Colnago. Plus you can see the video interview with the World champion. Not all Pogačar – All the news from the peloton. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling can be a delightful experience, allowing one to explore neighborhoods and enjoy the outdoors. However, the thrill can swiftly turn into a nightmare if involved in an accident with a vehicle. Understanding what steps to take post-collision is crucial not only for your well-being but also for protecting your […]

John Thomson’s End of Year Photo Gallery #2: The 2024 road season is well behind us, so here is photographer, John Thomson’s second part of his ‘End of Year Photo Gallery’. “Chrono, Couture, Cross and Cobbles” from France and Belgium. Plus his pick from the world of fashion. *** You can see more of John […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Eleven Riders From Six Nationalities Comprise EF Education-Aevolo Cycling Team The long-anticipated collaboration between EF Education-EasyPost and Aevolo Cycling will launch in 2025 with the formation of a U23 men’s Continental team, EF Education–Aevolo. The squad of 11 riders will bridge the development pathway between the EF Education-Onto junior program […]

Gravel racing is becoming somewhat of a global phenomenon, with its blend of challenging terrain and the break it provides from traditional road race formats being its USP. Unbound Gravel and Belgian Waffle Ride are events that have put the spotlight on gravel racing, increasing its popularity tenfold. Paved roads are great, but gravel racing […]

Well, this past week I’ve just finished shovelling white fluffy stuff that some joker laid down on my driveway. Danged kids. Anyway, it seems like a good time to go over some rules concerning exercising outdoors in the cold and also indoors on the trainer… How Cold is Too Cold? There’s a train of thought […]

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