SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Motivating that Danny Stam still believes in me For the second time, Team SD Worx – Protime embraces American cyclist Skylar Schneider. From 2018 to 2020, she competed for Boels-Dolmans, after which she rode for American club team Williams Racing Development professionally for four years under L39ion of Los Angeles […]

Do you hear your fellow cyclists talk about their training zones, and wonder just what the heck zone 2 is, and why they do it all the time? Cyclists use training zones to target specific adaptations, whether that is focusing on your endurance, your ability to ride just below or at your threshold for periods […]

The 2024 UCI road worlds start Sunday in Zurich, with a week of racing for junior, under-23 and elites. The format is reverting to a regular schedule, following the so-called “super worlds” in Glasgow that saw almost all cycling disciplines compete over two weeks. The week of racing begins on Sunday with the elite men’s […]

The 18th edition of Red Bull Rampage is set to return this October, pushing the boundaries of big mountain freeride mountain biking once again. This year, the iconic event adds a groundbreaking chapter to its history by including the sport’s top female freeriders. For the first time, women will have their own finals, scheduled for […]

In November, former professional cyclist Jan Ullrich finally came clean. “Yes, I doped,” the 50-year-old admitted. The unsurprising confession coincided with the presentation of the documentary series Jan Ullrich–The Hunted. Reflecting on his decisions, Ullrich told Spiegel: “If I had shared my story earlier, I could have enjoyed many happy years. I lacked the courage. […]

The 2024 UCI road worlds begin on Saturday, and Team Canada is sending a full team to compete in the time trials, road race, and mixed relay. The format is reverting to a regular schedule, following the so-called “super worlds” in Glasgow that saw almost all cycling disciplines compete over two weeks. On Sunday, the […]

The 2024 UCI road worlds begin on Saturday, and Team Canada is sending a full team to compete in the time trials, road race, and mixed relay. The format is reverting to a regular schedule, following the so-called “super worlds” in Glasgow that saw almost all cycling disciplines compete over two weeks. On Sunday, the […]

Wout van Aert may have ended his season early, but he will have plenty more with his Visma | Lease a Bike team. The road and cyclocross star already had a contract with the Dutch WorldTeam until 2026, but it has now been extended indefinitely. “I didn’t have to think long when this idea came […]

If there was ever any doubt about Jenn Jackson’s ability to win races, 2024 has erased it. Raised in Ontario and now living in BC, Jackson absolutely dominated the women’s elite field this year. She took the XCC Canadian Champion title in July, finishing just ahead of Olympian Ava Holmgren. On the same weekend, she […]

When Trek introduced the sixth generation Slash, it included a swath of possible adjustments to personalize the big high pivot bike or tailor it to your specific riding needs. There’s no longer a Mino Link but there is a flip-chip to change shock progression. There’s also the option to run matching 29″ wheels instead of the […]

I’ve tried my best to beat up summer and winter off-road shoe offerings from Northwave this year. How has my long term testing of the Magma X Plus and the Hammer Plus gone? Magma X Plus – A Plus for Winter Riding Having been a cycling commuter for nearly 40 years now, quite possibly the […]

At the dusk of an exciting and dynamic cycling season, we’ll have a chance to observe another picturesque Giro di Lombardia race. Also known as only Il Lombardia, this single-day race will be held on October 12, 2024. A year dominated by the Slovenians Pogačar and Roglič was also an Olympic year. The twist in […]

The era of heading into the woods with a shovel to build unofficial mountain bike trails is coming to a close. With too many riders, trail users and interest groups, it’s no longer feasible to blaze new paths without consideration for the environment or landowners. Fortunately, there are organizations ensuring trails are built the right […]

Photographer Nick Iwanyshyn was on assignment in Quebec City and Montreal recently to document the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal. With beautiful weater, both courses were lined with crowds. Canada’s big La Belle Province UCI WorldTour weekend began on Friday with the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, where Michael Matthews earned a […]

Hugo Houle was one of 13 Canadians racing at Les Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et Montréal. Canadian Cycling Magazine caught up with the 33-year-old from Sainte-Perpétue. He finished 51st in Montréal but played a crucial role as a teammate to Michael Woods, who came in 8th. In Québec, Houle finished 67th. Houle has had […]

According to a CBC report, low-income families in Montreal could soon receive support for buying bicycle helmets for their children. The Opposition at city hall—those not part of the current administration—is pushing for a new program to help these families afford helmets as cycling becomes increasingly popular. Based on existing program in Saint-Laurent Ensemble Montréal […]

UCI President David Lappartient is among the candidates considered for the role of International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, according to France24. The 51-year-old Frenchman has led the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) since September 2017 and was elected to the IOC for an eight-year term in February 2022. UCI proposes cash for whistleblowers’ motor doping intel […]

For the first time ever, the UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships are coming to the United States. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Snowshoe, West Virginia, will host the world’s best endurance mountain bikers as they compete for the coveted title. This marks not only a debut for the U.S. but also for all of […]

As the days grow shorter and cross gets into full swing, many cyclists are beginning to think about strength training, and their winter (booo!) training.  But. There is not only a little bit of time before winter arrives, but a vital step to helping you improve mobility, keep your tissues healthy and happy, and allow […]

The first-ever Enduro World Championships in Italy didn’t disappoint, serving up some wild conditions. Riders faced everything from wintry high-altitude snow to lush green trails lower down. After five intense stages in the Dolomites, the first rainbow jerseys in Enduro history have been handed out. Rocky Mountain Gravity Racing’s Remi Guavin came 50th in Val […]

The leave are changing colours, kids back to school, which means one thing: It’s cyclocross time! If you haven’t jumped into a ‘cross race before, or feel a bit rusty, it’s a good idea to practise a little. Cyclocross is a great activity to keep fit outside when the weather gets lousy. It’s also a […]

When the now-Whistler-based North Shore Billet announced its new range of 16 different replacement idler pulleys, it probably didn’t make huge waves. But, with there now being at least 16 bikes from increasingly mainstream bike brands, there will be a slowly rising tide of high pivot owners looking to – or needing to – replace […]

When Trek introduced the sixth-generation of it’s Slash, it made waves. High pivot bikes have always had a place in downhill and more and more boutique brands were releasing their own single-crown high pivot options. But Trek is generally more conservative in its decisions. The new Slash is anything but conservative. We were initially impressed […]

A very messy conflict is emerging between the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the Tour de France. The Olympics are scheduled from July 14 to 30. This overlap would mean that the Amaury Sporting Organization (ASO) is faced with a difficult decision: shifting the Tour to a very different time of the year. […]

Negroni Week on PEZ wouldn’t be complete without homage to a true maestro of mixology. I speak only of Marco – proprietor of the legendary Barolino in Levanto Italy.  I vowed after first discovering his bar at the 2008 Giro to return one day with Mrs. Pez – and order two of his finest Negronis. **PEZ-Fans – […]