Ed’s Giro Photo Album: As the 2025 Giro d’Italia is about to start, we look back at Ed Hood’s Giro photo album and his personal ‘Alternative A to Z‘ of the Italian Grand Tour. We love the Giro and Ed knew the race better than most, take note of his (near) complete guide to everything […]

As the sun begins to shine brighter and summer entices us outdoors, it’s the perfect time to explore new and healthy ways to enjoy the season. One fantastic option to elevate your summer adventures is hopping onto an electric trike (or e-trike). Whether you’re zipping around the neighborhood, exploring scenic trails, or simply enjoying a […]

Basic bike repair skills are indeed very useful, especially in remote places where bike shops are few and far between, but you don’t have to know everything before you start. Eventually though, especially if you want to ride solo, you’ll need to learn the basics. Plus, it’s kind of fun! You’ll find many excellent how-to […]

Gear Break: Santini ‘Ready to Ride’ bib shorts, short sleeve unisex jersey and Puro Q-Skin socks, Primal Roadtrip Ride Prisma Jersey, Kogel Kolossos ST oversized derailleur cage, Selle Italia “White Range”: Flite Boost, SLR Boost, SLR Boost 3D and Novus Boost Evo available in White, HERA: a bicycle is not made of tubes – It […]

Cycling from Stirling to Marmora. Credit: Laura Voskamp With its rolling farmlands, verdant forests, and inviting downtowns, Hastings County offers rural haven offers an authentic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, a 90min drive/160km east of Toronto, and 2 hours drive/200km west of Ottawa. Stretching from the southern border of Algonquin Park […]

The city of Cornwall is a quiet heavyweight of cycling in eastern Ontario, Canada with more than 40km of safe cycling along the St. Lawrence River, beautiful natural and historic sites, and a growing range of craft breweries, restaurants, cafes and unique accommodations to enjoy.  Besides the well-loved Riverside Trail, there are a number of […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Tadej Pogačar continues to dominate, “The Athletic” weighs in on cycling, Uno-X’s clever jersey, the excitement of women’s racing, cycling TV is stuck in the past … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Come ride your bicycle with us across our great state at Across California! This fully supported bike tour highlights the best of California. Experience the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sierra Nevadas, Donner Pass, Lake Tahoe, and finish in Reno, NV! Let us carry […]

A slightly slimmer than normal EUROTRASH Thursday due to the lack of internet and power in Spain on Monday and Tuesday. The spring Classics are over, but we have the videos, results, reports and rider views from the first two stages of the Tour de Romandie. TOP STORY: Remco Evenepoel angry after ‘disrespectful’ statements about […]

This summer skip the border crossing hassles and plan a cycling getaway in Ontario. Whether you prefer resort style accommodations or a more rustic setting, mountain biking, road riding or gravel and flat trails, there are lots of options to consider within 1 hour from Toronto in the York, Durham and Headwaters regions. Headwaters Area […]

The Ligurian Coast from Genao to Lucca is one of my favorite regions of la bell’Italia. I’ve spent some quality time here and can attest the area is filled with excellent rides along the coast and into the mountains that define it. This ride from Levanto to Sestri Levante is a classic, and takes in […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic Sunset Road Race Photo Gallery The 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic Sunset Road Race was exciting to watch the riders race on the epic, hilly Sunset Loop under warm and sunny conditions. The Pro Men raced over the challenging course for 91 miles, while the Pro Women […]

In America, whether our bike is a source of adventure (hello, new towns and terrain) or a ticket to a healthier life (goodbye, stress and fatigue), we generally ride them by choice. In Africa, however, bicycles are also an essential form of transportation, and not just from place to place. Bikes have the power to […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – April 29, 2025 – USA Cycling is excited to welcome Paul Manning as the new Women’s Track Endurance Coach. A decorated Olympian and highly respected coach, Manning brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset that will help elevate the women’s track program following the retirement of former coach Gary […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Urban commuting requires careful consideration of transportation options to navigate busy streets and traffic congestion effectively. Understanding the benefits of traditional bicycles and seated e scooters can help you choose the ideal urban transport solution. Living in bustling urban environments often means dealing with congested roads and limited parking spaces. […]

The Giro is almost upon us, and this Grand Tour always seems to feature chaotic weather. How does being cold affect our cycling performance, and is there a difference between just having cold skin and muscle versus actual hypothermia? The 2024 Spring Classics were marked by pretty horrendous weather, with near freezing temperatures and heavy […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Tour of the Gila Pro Men’s and Women’s Highlights The 2025 Tour of the Gila delivered five days of high-altitude racing, testing riders with steep climbs, technical descents, and fast-paced circuits through the rugged terrain of New Mexico. Both the pro women’s and men’s fields brought strong competition, with […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has put together another ‘Special Photo Gallery’ from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. The best shots from the top bike races and, of course, John’s choice of ‘other’ subjects from his collection. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

A full Monday EUROTRASH with all the news from Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where Tadej Pogačar dominated the finale in the men’s race and Kimberly Le Court surprisingly won the women’s event. We also catch-up with the Tour of the Alps and the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo. All the video action, results, reports and the rider quotes. […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Kimberly Le Court has made history. She is the first Mauritian rider to take the victory in the women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, or any Monument. The 29-year-old AG Insurance-Soudal leader beat Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) and Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) in the sprint after a thrilling final. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very soon. *** […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) has added Liège-Bastogne-Liège to his palmarès for the third time. A duel was expected between the World champion and Remco Evenepoel, but the Slovenian rode away in the style we have become accustomed to, as Evenepoel was on an ‘off day’. The Slovenian attacked on La […]

Many of us take great pleasure in sharing our enthusiasm for the world of cycling (yes, perhaps sometimes oversharing) as there are so many aspects to that world. For someone just beginning their lifetime journey with the World’s Most Efficient Machine there can be so much that is just daunting and even off-putting. A charming […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports analytics, cycling stands on the brink of a data-driven revolution. By leveraging innovative data models, inspired by diverse industries, new opportunities for performance tracking and race predictions emerge. Such insights are crucial as they transform the traditional approaches to training and competition. As technology advances, it has become increasingly […]

When the peloton rolls down a mountain or into the final kilometer of a flat stage, it’s really simple to be fixated on the guy up the road. But behind each stage victory, each aggressive attack and each overall contender lies a finely meshed web of teamwork strategy. It’s not so much predicting cycling race […]

Lacking actual exercise of the body, bicycling is a showing of scientific principles in motion. Bicycle riding depends on basic physics laws, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and energy maximization, be it traveling at high speeds or gliding at a walking pace. If the scientific principles used are comprehended, the riders of bikes will be able to optimize […]