As the racing season wore on each year, I would often catch myself daydreaming about autumn and the freedom of the off-season. The appeal of a brief, carefree respite tends to grow as our remaining race days dwindle. We think about how nice it will be to sleep in, eat an extra slice of pie […]

On a cold, damp Saturday afternoon at Mont Sainte Anne, the jubilant crowd cheered madly as Greg Minnaar made his final UCI World Cup run. Pinned chainsaws and strained throats filled the air. It was a beautiful moment for downhill racing; an expression of deep respect for one that has truly earned the moniker of […]

Remember that scene in Jaws with Rod Scheider? “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Mathieu van der Poel is going to need a bigger closet at this rate. The Dutch ace added another world championship jersey to his collection on Sunday when he dominated the 2024 UCI gravel worlds. He’s already won six cyclocross world […]

Riding in a group, especially when the pace picks up, can be exhilarating and a great workout. Whether it’s a club ride or a race, a pack strung out single file is a remarkable sight—and it’s also pretty tough! The number 1 way to be a jerk and completely ruin a paceline When riders are […]

U23 XCO Mont Sainte Anne When crowd favourite and world champion Isabella Holmgren attacked on the second lap of the Mont Sainte Anne U23 XCO race, she increased her lead by almost a minute in a single lap. But one lap later, she went over the bars, hitting the ground hard. She got back on […]

Mathieu van der Poel was the only Dutch rider in the break at the UCI gravel worlds—but did he have help from the Belgian riders on Alpecin-Deceuninck? Jasper Stuyven sure thinks so. Stuyven is referring to Quinten Hermans and Gianni Vermeersch. While they wore the same Belgian jersey today, they are teammates at Alpecin-Deceuninck on […]

Lots of rainbow jerseys being worn and won on Saturday and Sunday! The third edition of the UCI gravel worlds went down in Leuven, Belgium, and Tadej Pogačar debuted his new rainbow jersey with a dominant win at Vos takes another rainbow jersey Marianne Vos won the women’s gravel world championships in Leuven, Belgium, outsprinting […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: In cities around the world, a unique synergy between coffee and mobility is flourishing. As people look for more convenient and sustainable ways to enjoy their favorite brew, coffee on wheels is on the rise. One bike coffee service is all it takes, and suddenly, you’ve got a business that […]

Most people would agree that cycling is good for the body. And that it’s good for the planet as a means of transportation sans carbon emissions. Cycology has taken being a better environmental steward another step with their Reborn jerseys crafted from recycled performance fabrics — as good for the planet as they are for […]

As we near the end of the 2024 season, there are so many races! In a very full EUROTRASH Monday we have all the videos, reports, rider quotes and results from the men’s and women’s Giro dell’Emilia and UCI Gravel World Championships, plus the Cro Race, Paris-Tours, Coppa Agostoni and the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro. An […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Van der Poel & Vos Crowned 2024 Bolero UCI Gravel World Champions Video – 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships – Men’s Elite Race Watch the race highlights from the Men’s Elite race at the 2024 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships which were held in Flanders, Belgium. The Men’s Elite race covered […]

How many rainbow jerseys do the Dutch need? Mathieu van der Poel followed up his fellow Netherlander Marianne Vos with a big win at the 2024 UCI gravel world championships on Sunday. He entered the race as the odds-on favorite and definitely lived up to the hype. He must have been inspired by his friend […]

The bicycle, or individual elements of it, have been seen as objects of beauty by artists including Picasso, Duchamps, Mucha and even Canada’s own Greg Curnoe. That a machine that appears to be so light and fragile is capable of such speed and graceful movement is a source of wonder. In our modern era few […]

Marianne Vos won the women’s gravel world championships in Leuven, Belgium, outkicking Lotte Kopecky on Saturday. After an early split in the peloton, Vos and Kopecky took the lead, but their cooperation was not perfect, allowing about thirty riders to catch up. A crash further reduced the group. As the race unfolded, a leading quartet […]

The final race of the World Cup DH series saw some cool but foggy weather in the morning. It wasn’t the day Canadians were hoping for but an incredible day of racing nonetheless. Junior women With only nine competitors in the junior women started the day. The two Canadian women rode first, battling through thick […]

Hold your loved ones tight, gang. Strava is down. You can’t upload your ride. And on a weekend? Double whammy. That longass, hard AF group ride you did today and got 5th on a KOM? Nope. That epic 300 km gravel ride you went on? Negator. Don’t even ask about the quick little rip on […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Australian completed 14,200 kilometers in just over 30 days Thirty days, 9 hours, 59 minutes. Riding for a Greater Cause: Supporting Indigenous Literacy Turning the pedals was about more than just about setting a new record. Lachlan Morton collaborated with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, an organization focused on providing […]

Debuting his rainbow jersey, Tadej Pogačar won Saturday’s 1.Pro-rated Giro dell’Emilia, one of Italian warm-up races for next Saturday’s Il Lombardia, the Race of the Falling Leaves. In a classic Pog move, the Slovenian went solo with 38 km remaining. Michael Woods finished just off the podium. It was his fifth Giro dell’Emilia top-5; Rusty […]

Roadside Lombardia 2007: Next Saturday sees the 118th Il Lombardia, one of the oldest Monuments. Ed Hood isn’t old enough to remember the first edition in 1905, but has had a romantic relationship with the ‘Race of the Falling Leaves’ for a long time. He casts his memory back to his first visit to the […]

Another beautiful day here in Mont Sainte Anne, and after the semi-finals of the DH class, the elite men and women raced the XCC course. Women Elite It was a stacked field of riders in the women’s elite race and it was a fairly tight pack for the first couple of laps. Eventually the top […]

From October 4-6, 2024, the UCI mountain bike World Cup Mont Sainte Anne, is the place to be. It’s the final round of the series. The last chance for riders in the XCO, XCC and DH classes to gather points for the overall titles. Canadian contenders For the elite men, it’s Gunnar Holmgren with the […]

Former pro cyclist Marlon Pérez has died after being stabbed in Colombia. The former Colombian procyclist and national time trial champion in 2001, died after an incident in Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia. The stabbing occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 3, following an argument with an acquaintance. Authorities have identified the suspect, known by the […]

On Saturday and Sunday, the 2024 UCI gravel worlds go down in Leuven, Belgium, and are set to feature some fantastic racing. Saturday will see these categories racing: women elite, men 50-54, men 55-59, men 60-64, men 65+, women 19-34, women 35-39, women 40-44, women 45-49, women 50+. And on the following day, the categories […]

The leaves are falling, and temperatures are dropping. For those not involved in cyclocross, the road, MTB, or gravel season is likely over. After a long year of training and racing, what comes next? Peter Glassford of Consummate Athlete emphasizes the importance of taking a break before resuming training. “After a priority race or competitive […]

It’s new kit day for Tadej Pogačar! After clinching victory at the 2024 UCI road world Championships on Sunday, his clothing sponsor Pissei quickly crafted his custom gear adorned with the iconic rainbow stripes. In an Instagram, X, and TikTok video, Pogačar reveals his collection of new apparel—skinsuits, speedsuits, bibs, jackets, vests—you name it! And […]