Kazakh rider Ilkhan Dostiyev has tested positive for CERA. According to a statement from his team, the 22-year-old’s A sample, taken out of competition on July 30, showed evidence of CERA. CERA (Continuous Erythropoiesis Receptor Activator) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin designed to enhance red blood cell production and improve endurance, often used in […]

The Canadian champion Michael Woods will return home to race the two Canadian WorldTour fixtures, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec et Montréal on Friday and Sunday respectively. It was assumed in some quarters that these races were on Rusty’s schedule, but Israel-Premier Tech confirmed his participation on Tuesday. The is coming home! Canadian champ […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Register Before 9.20.24 for a Free Citrus Classic T-Shirt! Rides for the Riverside Citrus Classic include a pro-style mass start for all distances with a police escort, fully stocked rest stops, on-course SAG support (for 100-mile route), post-event entertainment (including Halloween events!), and vendor booths. Finisher medals for all riders! The […]

It’s no secret that being active and participating in sports benefits bone health; however, the type of sport chosen makes a significant difference.¹,² When we take a closer look at non-weight-bearing sports like cycling, we find that the bone-strengthening benefits of training might not be as pronounced. In fact, many cyclists have lower-than-normal BMD, increasing […]

New Zealand’s track cycling star Ally Wollaston (23) has signed a two-year deal with the French WorldTour team. This contract will see Wollaston, who won bronze at Paris 2024, joining the international road biking team at the start of 2025 and riding for them until the end of 2026. The cyclist only joined AG Insurance-Soudal […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Primož Roglič Wins the 2024 La Vuelta a España Primož Roglič went into the final time trial in Madrid with a lead of more than two minutes. After 24.6 kilometres through the Spanish capital, he crossed the finish line in second place, extended his lead and finished confidently at the top of […]

As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing customer value for money, Wahoo Fitness, the leading fitness technology company for endurance athletes – announces a significant price reduction across its popular KICKR indoor training products.  In addition, Wahoo will also bring the KICKR CORE Zwift One and Zwift Cog & Click to retail for the […]

Cross is coming! If you’re gearing up for the upcoming season, you know there’s plenty to work on. Cyclocross, the challenging discipline of cycling involving riding, jumping, running, and remounting and dismounting, requires a lot more skill than just fitness—though fitness is crucial (you’ll definitely be hacking up a lung after the race)! Here are […]

The 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup delivered a nail-biting spectacle as riders battled for the coveted elite titles in Loudenvielle. The stakes couldn’t have been higher for both Valentina Höll (YT Mob) and Loïc Bruni (Specialized Gravity), who stormed to overall victories in the penultimate round. Harsh conditions, epic performances Riders faced brutal conditions as […]

Primož Roglič did what he had to do on Sunday, taking second place to Stefan Küng in the concluding 24.6-km time trial in Madrid, while retaining his red jersey as the Vuelta winner. However, it wasn’t ideal. He told reporters after the race, “I mean, I also went to the toilet 20 times already today.” […]

Primož Roglič spent two weeks chasing down Ben O’Connor, the Australian who gained a 4:51 lead with his Stage 6 victory before finally being overtaken on Stage 19. O’Connor, who also finished fourth in May’s Giro d’Italia, is the second-best Grand Tour rider of 2024, after Tadej Pogačar. The Australian was pleased with his result, […]

The final round of the UCI Enduro World Cup in Loudenvielle – Peyragudes was an unforgettable showdown, with both the men’s and women’s overall titles hanging in the balance. The challenging conditions of the Louron bike park in the French Pyrenees, paired with some seriously unpredictable weather. High winds on the upper mountain resulted in […]

A memorial ride for a cyclist killed in Toronto turned into a tense confrontation between local riders and a police officer on Saturday. David Shellnutt, a.k.a “The Biking Lawyer,” joined other cyclists to honour Navjot Kaur, who was struck from behind by a driver while cycling with her husband and a friend on Aug. 24. […]

Vuelta a España 2024 Round-Up: The final Grand Tour of the season finished on Sunday with Primoz Roglič winning his fourth Vuelta a España. The Slovenian didn’t get it all his way and we say the emergence and confirmation of some different names. Here are the ups and down of the 2024 Spanish tour. The […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: With a focus on crafting high-performance e-bikes that cater to a wide range of riding needs, Puckipuppy has become a favorite among urban commuters, adventurous e-bike enthusiasts, and travelers. Their dedication to excellence is evident in their diverse lineup of all-terrain fat tire electric bikes, which are designed to handle […]

Primoz Roglič has won his fourth Vuelta a España, we have all the results, rider quotes and stage videos. Plus the Lloyd’s Bank Tour of Britain Men, GP Industria e Artigianato, GP de Fourmies and the BEMER Cyclassics Hamburg. Primoz Roglič co-record holder of the Vuelta – TOP STORY. Rider news: Wout van Aert’s Doctor: […]

Primož Roglič wrapped up his fourth Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday, tying Roberto Heras’ record of four crowns. Both riders won four out of six consecutive editions in the 21st Century. Even their winning gaps are similar. Heras won by (ascending order) 0:28, 2:13, 2:33 and 4:36 and Roglič prevailed by 0:24, 2:33, 2:36 […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) is the final overall winner of the 2024 Vuelta a España. This is his fourth Spanish Grand Tour win, tying him with Roberto Heras. The Slovenian took more time from his opponents in the final stage 21 time trial in Madrid. Ben O’Connor (Decathlon-AG2R-La Mondiale) and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The popularity of esports has skyrocketed in recent years, not just capturing the attention of video game fans, but also the traditional sports landscape.  Cycling is no exception to this esports revolution. With the advancement of technologies like indoor training apps, esports cycling platforms, virtual reality, and more, esports and […]

It is an apparent given that cycling requires not so much talent as an ability to suffer. Greg Lemond said that: “It never gets easier. You just get faster.”  Expat Brit Jon Malnick’s new book called Into the Suffersphere – Cycling and the art of Pain, is a peculiar and engaging examination of the relationship […]

Magnus Manson raced his first World Cup downhill in two years in Loudenvielle, France on Saturday. While the former Canadian elite downhill champion (2018) didn’t qualify for finals, anyone who knows Manson’s story knows that rolling out of the start hut in Loudenvielle at all is a huge, and extremely inspiring, accomplishment. For the past […]

Michael Brown, the race director of the inaugural World Triathlon Multisport Festival held in Penticton in 2017, passed suddenly on Aug. 31, 2024. Brown was 51. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline and their two children, McKinley and Jonah. A former competitive swimmer, Brown was also an avid rugby player before turning his sights […]

Saturday’s penultimate stage of the 2024 Vuelta a España was the final road stage, and Eddie Dunbar became the fifth rider to take multiple wins. There wasn’t much movement in the GC top 10, but Primož Roglič has one hand on the trophy, leading Ben O’Connor by 2:02 with only Sunday’s time trial finale to […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Eddie Dunbar (Jayco AlUla) took his second stage win in the 2024 Vuelta a España. The Irishman held off the favourites on the murderous climb of the Picón Blanco. Enric Mas (Movistar) crossed the line in second place. Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) finished third, 3 seconds behind Mas and will […]

Roadside Vuelta: Ed Hood looks back at the final stage of the 2012 Vuelta in Madrid. ‘Ultimo kilometro!’ the ‘speaker’ bellows into his mic as up on the big screen, De Kort tries to make his legs forget about the Bola del Mundo. His ‘body weight over the pedals’ style is similar to his Capo, […]