SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: While exercise is vital to physical and mental health, it’s also crucial that individuals do not over exercise. Optimal rest periods between heavy bouts of cardio help the body and muscles recover. Still, it can be challenging for people who constantly ride bicycles or use them as their primary method […]

No UCI downhill race is complete without the sound of fully-pinned chainsaws; the noise and smell of a two-stroke engine just gets you stoked. It’s the ultimate noisemaker. And although it was a noise-making device before the passing of Canadian downhhill legend Stevie Smith AKA Chainsaw, it’s as much a tribute to him as anything […]

Gear Break: Cycology women’s performance jersey and cargo bib shorts, introducing the all-new 3T Primo WPNT, an Icon refreshed: The perfect marriage of art and performance, MAAP drops latest additions to Alt_Road Range, re-engineered to seek out wild and epic spaces, Zwift’s 10-year celebrations continue with 2024 Tour of Watopia, Santini Cycling presents the new […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) is elevating the gravel cycling world in 2025 with the launch of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series and the relocation of the legendary Belgian Waffle Ride California (BWR CA) to the spectacular Del Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports Park. This exciting new venue, […]

At the end of a perfect fall day here in Mont Sainte Anne, two UCI XCC races went down; U23 women and U23 men. U23 women The riders took off promptly at 4:30 pm in dry conditions with a gentle, cool breeze. The crowds cheered as the field rushed into the first corner. With three […]

Thanks to our Adventure Grant, ten WTFNB (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary), BIPOC riders met for a multi-modal bikepacking trip from downtown Portland to Stub Stewart State Park in Banks, OR. The group included both experienced and first-time bikepackers, riding 45 miles and tackling 1,335 feet of elevation along a mixed-surface route on the Banks-Vernonia trail, […]

At a recent bike event it happened; disaster struck. I didn’t see it, but I heard the crash. A friend went over the bars, landing on his head. I saw the aftermath of the crash as he ragdolled down the hill. His legs spasming when he came to a stop. He was out cold. My […]

The UCI gravel world championships will take over Leuven, Belgium, for its third edition, set for Oct.r 5-6. The event has quickly become one of cycling’s most exciting new disciplines, merging the speed of road racing with the off-road adventure of mountain biking, and this year’s competition is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown. […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Pog drawing even with Merckx? Superlative women’s race, latest race tragedy should lead to safety changes, new Saudi concerns, return of crypto … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports – with AIRmail […]

The Tour de l’Abitibi will host the first-ever Women’s Junior Nations’ Cup in 2025. This marks a significant step forward for junior women’s cycling in Canada. It will take place from July 10 to 14, , in Val-d’Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The event will precede the 55th edition of the men’s race, which is set for July […]

There will be lots of big names at the 2024 UCI gravel world championships on Saturday and Sunday—but one of them is most known for his driving abilities: Valtteri Bottas. In 2024, the UCI Gravel World Series gave amateur riders the opportunity to qualify by placing in the top 25 percent at one of the […]

After a standout season, Victoria’s Sarah van Dam is set to make the leap to the Women’s WorldTour, joining Ceratizit – WNT Pro Cycling for 2025. The 22-year-old, who has been with the Continental-level DNA Pro Cycling team, will now compete at the highest level of women’s professional cycling with the German squad, which is […]

In April of 2024, I found myself in Kamloops, BC—a place where mountain biking is more than a hobby. But in a town full of bike shops, there was only one guy renting mountain bikes. His name? Jay Bearhead. What started as a simple rental became a deep dive into an incredible story of resilience, […]

The 2024 season is far from over and EUROTRASH has the videos, results, reports and rider quotes from the men’s and women’s Binche – Chimay – Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke, the first two stages of the Cro Race and the Betcity Elfstedenrace. Mark Cavendish to stay with Astana Qazaqstan – TOP STORY. Rider news: At least […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CicLAvia – Heart of LA Presented by Metro 7.5-Miles along CicLAvia’s Signature Open Streets Route to explore Historic Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, Arts District, Echo Park, and the ever-popular 6th Street Viaduct Sunday, October 13, 2024; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Sunday, October 13; between 9 […]

When you buy cycling equipment, you always want to make sure you’re dealing with a company that has good customer service. If you’ve spent your hard-earned money on a product that you may use every day, you need to be sure that if something goes wrong, the brand has your back. Favero Electronics, known for […]

With the announcement of the 2025 Whoop UCI World Series dates, the mountain bike racing scene is up in arms. Well, some of them are. Some of them aren’t. Because let’s face it; there are things to love and things to hate about the new schedule. No Fort William One of the most iconic venues […]

After Tadej Pogačar won the rainbow jersey, becoming just the third male rider to achieve the Triple Crown, Belgian Eddy Merckx had some high praise for him. In an interview with L’Équipe, he said, “It is obvious that he is now above me. And deep down, I already thought as much when I saw what […]

Swiss junior Muriel Furrer died on Friday morning after crashing during the 2024 UCI road worlds, and while more information about the tragic crash continues to emerge, certain specifics surrounding the incident remain unclear. What’s certain is that real-time access to athletes’ GPS trackers might have led to a quicker response to Furrer’s disappearance. However, […]

The 2025 WHOOP UCI mountain bike World Series calendar is locked in and fans across the globe are gearing up for an epic season of cross-country, downhill and enduro racing. This season will span seven months, bringing 16 weekends of action across ten countries. The summer break lasts from July 13 to August 21 for […]

The Ontario government is considering legislation that could prohibit bike lanes from replacing motor vehicle lanes, as revealed in internal draft documents obtained by the media. Although sources confirm discussions on the proposal, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria did not comment on its inclusion in upcoming legislation, stating, “We examine a multitude of proposals when it […]

You ride hard, you play hard, as Tadej Pogačar displayed on a ride on Tuesday. After a big win at the 2024 UCI road worlds, he celebrated with his Slovenian teammates. But the show must go on, and he went out for a recovery ride with F1 star Carlos Sainz and his pro cyclist fiancée, […]

Racing may be done and dusted, but there’s still drama lingering from the 2024 UCI road worlds. The race was highlighted by an incredible 100km breakaway from Tadej Pogačar, culminating in a 50-km solo victory, but there were many other noteworthy moments. One such instance involved defending champion Mathieu van der Poel briefly hopping onto […]

This past weekend, the Wembo 24HR world solo mountain bike championships took place in Armidale, Australia, and Jasper’s own Cory Wallace did what he does best—grind out an epic victory. With this win, Wallace claimed his fifth straight world title. From the Ashes “It had been a hectic September,” Cory admitted. After the savage wildfires that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It’s a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly activity! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just considering a new hobby, you already gain benefits from what you do. Learn more about cycling and its perks to enjoy […]