Race History: Ed Hood loved the ‘race chase’, Italy, France, Spain, it didn’t matter, but he loved his trips to Belgium – Flanders to be precise. The ‘Opening Weekend’ of the Omloop Het Volk (Het Nieuwsblad’s earlier name) and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was the start of his spring race calendar and always made the most of every […]

2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Race Preview: The it seems a long time since the season started in Australia, but in reality for many, the cycling year starts this Saturday with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The first Classic battle on Flemish roads of 2025 will see Wout van Aert try to win for the second time, […]

As we get ready for the first Flemish races in the ‘Opening Weekend’, we have the first stage of the O Gran Camiño – The Historical Route with video, race report, result and rider’s thoughts. TOP STORY: European Parliament calls for cancellation of World championships in Rwanda Rider news: Wout van Aert feeling fitter before […]

This review originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Click here to learn more. After years of producing high-end carbon bike components, ENVE finally decided to try its hand at full bike builds in 2021. The result was the Custom Road, whose geometry, paint, and components are tailored to each rider. […]

Cycling is more than just a sport—it’s a test of endurance, strategy, and mental resilience. Just as players in cazinozer refine their techniques and strategies to maximize their success, road cyclists must develop meticulous training plans to achieve peak performance. Whether you are an amateur cyclist aiming to improve your fitness or a competitive rider […]

Ekoï is a French manufacturer that probably isn’t as well known in the North American market, but they supply shoes to a number of different pro teams, such as Lotto-Dstny, Israel-PremierTech, Cofidis, and Arkéa-B&B Hotels. They also supply shoes to individual riders who are on teams that don’t have an official shoe sponsor. The C12 […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour de Murrieta: Celebrate 20 Years of Racing The Tour de Murrieta 2-day bicycle race and festival is back for its 20th anniversary on April 5-6, 2025! The Tour de Murrieta downtown GrandPrix course pb by Murrieta Hot Springs along with the Circuit Race pb by Davidson Bike Law remain […]

You don’t have to plan your bikepacking trip months in advance, but it certainly doesn’t hurt — especially if you want to tackle a long ride overseas. Here’s a general timeline and trip planning checklist to help keep you on track. 1 to 3 Months Before You Go: Ride your bike often, stay active, and […]

Who is driving sport science? Should elite pros be adopting the latest scientific findings? And should we as everyday athletes be trying to emulate what the pros are doing? Every month, it seems another major innovation in training science or nutrition is upon us. We’ve seen big bold claims about nitrate supplementation, polarized training, fasted/low […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Exciting Racing Returns to the CBR #2 Carson Criterium The second race of the 2025 CBR Criterium Series took place with the CBR #2 Carson Criterium.  There was a great turnout as the racers enjoyed racing on the fast 4 corner crit on a beautiful SoCal day. CBR #2 Carson Criterium […]

The 2025 season promises to be a compelling year for pro cycling enthusiasts. Whether it’s the emergence of new talent, established riders vying for dominance, or tactical innovation reshaping team strategies for the win, we’re in for a real treat across the major races. For cycling fans, keeping up with the season is about more […]

Santini Cold Weather Kit: The full winter I hope has passed in the northern hemisphere, but it’s nowhere near summer yet, so we still need clothing for cold and wet conditions. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has been putting Santini’s Adapt Multi jacket and packable waterproof unisex jacket, both with the revolutionary Polartec® Power […]

The UAE Emirates XRG behemoth took victories in the UAE Tour with Tadej Pogačar and Pavel Sivakov in the Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol. Jonas Vingegaard won the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta. We have all the video action, reports, results and what the riders thought, plus the Classic Var. TOP STORY: […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Industry leaders, brands and cycling enthusiasts  are set to gather once again at the 2025 Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental  The Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental is back in 2025, showcasing its largest exhibitor lineup in its 34-year history. Scheduled for April 10-13, 2025, at the […]

The 2025 pro cycling season for the men and women is well underway, with the opening salvos at the Tour Down Under and then some races in the hot sunny climes of the Middle East before the action has switched to the entertaining minor races that constitute the Europe Tour of the UCI at this […]

Our roadside reporter Ed Hood’s annual pilgrimage to the beautiful and romantic canal city of Venice somehow managed to turn into a flirtation with his favorite subject – cycling. Here’s Ed’s report on this truly magic city through his cycling addicted eyes back in 2013. In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, […]

Special Photo Gallery: Sanne Cant will ride her last cyclocross race on Sunday, the 23rd of February 2025, the Internationale Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle. The 34-year-old from Antwerp has won just about every cross event on the calendar, and was the elite World cross champion in 2017, 2018, 2019, and the European champion in 2014, 2015 […]

Gear Break: Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que long sleeve jersey, Dottore Hybrid bib tights and short sleeve Base Layer 2, Adidas Dunamis Pro sunglasses, the Colnago V4Rs and Colnago Y1Rs, featuring the UCI World champion livery of Tadej Pogačar, will be available to the public, announcing Ritchey’s new SuperLogic Streem handlebar, Ekoï unveils the Pure Aero […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Tour de France revolutionized the world of cycling, forever changing the way we perceive and interact with this exciting sport In this article, we look at how the Tour de France has affected the popularity of cycling, as well as the social and cultural changes it has brought about, […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Is Ineos sport empire collapsing? Time for independent race safety monitors, Netflix series ends, enhanced games on track and continuing squeeze on niche sports. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of […]

Speed, risk and excitement – these are the feelings that cycling and gambling have in common. Cycling makes your heart beat faster, triggering an adrenaline rush with every tight corner or dangerous sprint. Likewise, no Gamstop casino players experience the thrill of betting big and taking risks to win. Cycling is not just a physical […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: New Bike Box Large (BBL) Gets Significant Upgrades Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is pleased to reveal the latest version of its most popular bike shipping box, the Bikeflights Bike Box Large (BBL). Significant upgrades have made the box easier-to-pack, sturdier and more recyclable. We leveraged […]

Tadej Pogačar is straight back into his winning ways, taking stage 3 and the overall lead in his team’s ‘home’ race, the UAE Tour. We also have the Clásica Jaén, Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol and Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta in an action packed EUROTRASH Thursday with video, rider quotes, reports […]

Yamina has pushed the limits of human endurance while mastering the art of inner calm. She’s an author, TEDx speaker, accomplished musician, held a world free-diving record, coached the Swedish national soccer team, and rode a bike up the Madonna del Ghisallo climb. We can learn something from her positive attitude, and why she says […]

TOOLBOX: Power training is ultimately going to be beneficial for your cycling, whether it’s done on the bike or in the weight room. However, are there differences in your acute physiological response and your ability to recover from these workouts? A Powerful Argument We recently looked at an article comparing power training conducted either on […]