SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: What is Base Training? Base training for cycling is the most important part of the cycling season when your body learns how to use oxygen as effectively as possible. Base training can be split into 4 periods: Preparation, Base 1, Base 2, Base 3. Each of them focuses on specific […]

Our cycling news roundup, where we round up the European pros who have made their way to the U.S. in the last month. Plus the cyclocross coverage you asked for — and a Tour de France update from…Japan? TOP STORY:  What’s with all these WorldTour Riders in the U.S.? RACE NEWS Aerts Pips Nys in […]

First came the new category of “gravel” bikes; then, of course, there had to be gravel racing.  This is a discipline that has seen explosive growth in less than a decade.  An excellent new video from Pas Normal Studios showcases the PAS Racing team at one of Europe’s toughest gravel races, the Traka. The video […]

Spectacular Hour Failures: The World Hour record is the true test of a champion. Riders have needed to be lifted off their machine at the finish, and the great Eddy Merckx said it shortened his career, but they will never stop trying. Ed Hood takes a look at the top men who failed in the […]

This week’s Gear Break is not just our regular “Tech ’n Spec.” In addition to some exciting equipment, we’ve also got a couple of fun and useful Christmas stocking stuffers (quit laughing over there in the UK!) for your favorite rider…if you can make ‘em fit! We lead out with Campagnolo’s new halo gravel groupset […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A record 4,600 participants joined the 2025 UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge to support lifesaving research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric affiliate CHOC, part of Rady Children’s Health. The ninth annual event, held Oct. 11 on the university campus in Irvine, raised more than $1.1 million, reflecting […]

In this cycling news roundup, we dive deep into the 2026 plans for one of our favorite riders, Wout van Aert. And with no races to cover until this weekend’s ‘cross, we cast a wide net over transfers, signings, and even — *sigh* — a doping suspension. Plus: Thibau Nys’ IG suggests no shortage of […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Three new signings, seven different countries and 17 familiar faces for Team Novo Nordisk in 2026 as the world’s first and only all diabetes professional cycling team today announced its 20-rider roster for next season and once again highlighted the importance of its development pipeline. Frenchmen Louis-Marie Posnic and Lucas Terrier make the step up from […]

If you’re planning a cycling trip to Italy, don’t overlook the Adriatic Coast. I first visited what many credit as the world’s first “bike hotel” — Hotel Dory in Riccione — more than a decade ago, but only for one night while chasing the Giro d’Italia. This year, I finally returned for a proper stay: […]

At The Cycling House, we love hosting everyone, our community thrives on the mix of great folks who travel and ride with us. Our all-women’s trips are designed to support every rider, whether you’re coming solo or with friends. You’ll get the same top-notch food, cycling, and camaraderie you expect from TCH, plus the added […]

Which route do I take across the country? How do I decide? I have so little time in life for a big adventure, and this feels like my one shot. How do I make the most of it? Dear Epic Adventurer, It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the possibilities for a big bike adventure. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: From cycling tech 2025 innovations to smart trainers, cycling wearables, and the best cycling apps, technology is transforming the way we ride indoors and outdoors. Discover the best cycling gadgets, the latest bike computers, and how the ROUVY indoor cycling app and other virtual cycling tech are redefining performance, training, […]

Ordering prescription cycling sunglasses online can feel risky — will they fit, will the lenses match your prescription, and will they actually perform on the bike? I had those same questions before trying Tifosi’s prescription sunglasses. But from the at-home try-on kit to the easy online ordering and surprisingly quick delivery, the process was smooth […]

As the weather turns colder, daylight fades earlier, and frost starts to appear on morning rides, I’ve found myself actually looking forward to indoor training this year – something I couldn’t have imagined saying a few seasons ago. For the past few winters, riding indoors felt like a necessary evil: long, steady base miles on […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Riders pedaled through Southern California’s most scenic beach towns for a day of fun, fitness and community More than 1,500 riders took to Highway 101 on Nov. 1 for the annual Bike the Coast event, cycling throughout San Diego County’s beach cities. Participants of all ages and experience levels took part […]

As the 2025 season draws to a close, The Outer Line takes a step back to examine the shifting dynamics shaping professional cycling — and how they reflect broader trends across the global sports industry. In this week’s edition of AIRmail: Analysis, Insight, and Reflections, we explore key developments that will define the road ahead: […]

Special photo gallery: As promised, after John Thomson’s first 2025 photo gallery round-up, here is part two of his selection of pics from his vast file of memories. As always, this is a very varied plethora of John’s views from the cycling and the fashion world. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

This Monday’s cycling news roundup covers the cyclocross triumphs and tribulations of Thibau Nys, plus Jonathan Milan’s sprint victory at the Singapore Criterium, and Portuguese legend Rui Costa’s retirement at 39. Transfer news includes Biniam Girmay’s uncertain future, while Rory Townsend joins Unibet Rose Rockets. All that and more — as we already start counting […]

Coffee is a pretty popular drink.  An estimated 2.25 billion cups of it are consumed daily around the world.  Yes, while everybody drinks it we like to think that there is a special connection to cycling.  Coffee is everywhere in our sport. Whether it is as a performance-enhancer, an agreeable means of social cohesion, or […]

Ex-rider interview: Mario Chiesa stuck with the same manager his whole professional career and, more importantly, his manager stuck with him from 1988 to 1997. As ‘road captain’ he helped to guide riders like Marco Pantani, Urs Zimmermann and Claudio Chiappucci to some big victories. More recently he’s been behind the steering wheel of nine […]

Tifosi Moab Lite – $79.95 Tifosi has established themselves at a leader in high-performance cycling sunglasses that bring all the tech without the high price tag. The Tifosi Moab Lite sunglasses offer a bold, lightweight half-frame design, crystal-clear optics, and three interchangeable lenses—all for under $80. Inspired by the original Moab we reviewed here, the […]

In the final Gear Break for October 2025, and as we get ready to “gear up” for Holiday season, we’re gonna feature some stuff showing off that aero is safe AND fast! A 3D printed helmet promising to be cooler, and safer, and better fitting than anything in your closet now? Yes! How about some […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CSUN Bike Fest Rolls Back November 2, 2025 Bringing the Community Together at CSUN’s Bike Fest! Join cyclists, families, and community members for the 4th Annual CSUN Bike Fest on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at California State University, Northridge. Hosted by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this free […]

PEZ’ cycling news roundup — with a special cyclocross flavor (with road spice, of course). Plus a look at rising star Paul Seixas’ social media; does it tell us whether he’ll race the Tour next year? TOP STORY:  What to Expect this Cyclocross Season RACE NEWS Pogačar & Ferrand-Prévot Scheduled for BEKING 2025 Vuelta Route […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: At the start of the season, EF Pro Cycling launched its new U23 development team, EF Education–Aevolo, watched Lachlan Morton expand on his groundbreaking Far Beyond calendar, and motivated its elite men’s and women’s squads to compete among the world’s best in professional cycling. Now, with the same spirit of […]