SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Ergonomics specialist Ergon is supporting the newly-formed CANYON×DT SWISS ALL-TERRAIN RACING team, marking chapter of professional gravel racing Ergon is proud to be equipping the new Canyon×DT Swiss All-Terrain Racing team with its ergonomic products. Competing under the team name “The Wildcards,” the roster brings together 13 athletes from five […]

Denver’s most adventurous visitors typically don’t stay in town past sunrise. To them, the city is usually just a convenient place to rest their heads and fuel up before heading to the trailheads and chairlifts in the mountains proper. But here’s a secret: Thanks to the metro area’s 850-plus-mile network of protected urban greenways, bringing […]

Here at Gear Break, longer days are suddenly upon us in the Northern Hemisphere–and they’re getting longer. As our Southern Hemisphere friends slide into winter, we–in the North–are marching steadily toward spring now. Before we get started, it’s Friday the 13th… Source: Velominati.com In anticipation of the coming riding season, and for Andy in particular […]

Spring in Girona is widely considered one of the best times of year to ride in Europe. The weather is ideal for long days in the saddle, the countryside is green and vibrant, and the roads remain relatively quiet before the peak summer season begins. April delivers cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect climbing temperatures […]

It’s your cycling news roundup, featuring riding in the desert sun as the Winter Olympics take place on Italy’s snow and ice. (Heard this week during a figure skating competition: “He spins faster than sprinting in the Tour de France.”) We give you a full rundown of the Tour of Oman — our last Arab […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Redlands Classic: Announces ServPro as Presenting Sponsor The organizers of the Redlands Bicycle Classic (RBC) are proud to announce SERVPRO of South Redlands / Yucaipa as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 edition of the nation’s longest‑running professional stage race. The partnership marks SERVPRO’s inaugural role at the top sponsorship […]

Remco Evenepoel continues his scorching 2026 season start with Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe, while U.S. riders, though fewer in number, are stronger and making bigger impacts than ever at the WorldTour level. Off the bike, MLB broadcasting upheavals highlight the challenges niche sports like cycling face in attracting viewership and investment. Meanwhile, the UCI explores power meter […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling has a way of clearing the mind. The steady cadence, the connection with the outdoors, the sense of freedom—it’s often more than a workout. That’s why back pain can feel so defeating. A stiff morning ride, a sharp pull during a climb, or the lingering ache that shows up […]

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is, simply put, a mismatch between energy intake and energy output. When the gap between energy needs and actual intake persists, the body is left short of what it needs to support normal biological processes after exercise. Over time, the body begins to make “budget cuts.” This phenomenon was […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A mountain bike adventure in New Zealand is a great way to revel in the country’s rugged yet scenic landscapes. But to keep your experience fun and safe, maintaining respect for fellow trail users is essential. With New Zealand being a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts, its shared mountain bike […]

It’s your early-season cycling news roundup, featuring Mike’s fanboy-view into Remco’s flying 2026 start and Wout’s accelerated recovery. Plus we check in on early-season races in France and Oman — while looking down the road at some the season’s, um…more headline-worthy races. Next up: UAE — and then things get serious! TOP STORY Will Evenepoel’s […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Women’s Cycling Documentary Screening on March 8th Hosted by AAUW Redlands in collaboration with the Redlands Bicycle Classic and Cyclery USA Breakaway Femmes, a powerful documentary celebrating the pioneering women of professional cycling in the Tour de France, will be presented by the Redlands branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) […]

For North Americans getting into road cycling in the decades past it was quickly apparent that this was one very much niche subculture.  The sport was so Euro-focused there were only breadcrumbs of information to be found across the Atlantic. In 1974 I did a European bike tour with a friend, riding from London to […]

Book review: One of the nice things about this gig is that people sometimes send you cool cycling books to review, in this case, ‘No Ordinary Joe’ sub-titled ‘Cycling Legends 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, a unique collection of stories, USA & Canada.’ In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two years after his […]

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania on Monday, thus six more weeks of winter. So, you’ve got time to get those upgrades on the way. This week, to help you out, we dive into Ursus’ completely rebranded Italian wheel lineup, featuring the pro-validated Arya and versatile Proxima series. We also take a look at […]

Dave Malwitz from Gravelstoke takes us along for an adventure through southeastern Arizona with 7 other guests for the inaugural Chiricahua Gravel trip. The 5-day 4-night tour included four gravel routes that covered 180 miles of desert and Sky Island terrain, including the area’s National Monument. Check out his recap and photos from the adventure […]

Hanover, Germany (February 3, 2026) — Fidlock, creators and innovators of the TWIST magnetic bottle mounting systems, PIN CLIP, HERMETIC, VACUUM, and FIDGUARD technology, has hired Park City-based SIMBOL Communications to handle PR and communications services in North America, effective immediately. Founded in 2007 by Joachim Fiedler, Fidlock pioneered the development of magnetic-mechanical fastening solutions. What began with a magnetic fastener […]

Our cycling news roundup, including a couple of off-the-bike, early-season updates from the Two Best Riders in the World: Tadej makes some questionably timed (and questionable) choices, while van der Poel trades tires for skis before heading from mud to tarmac. Plus more posts from rides, races, racers and routes around the world. Dig in! […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CBR Carson Criterium Photo Gallery The CBR Carson Criterium # 2 brought fast laps, tight corners, and all-out racing to the streets of Carson, delivering the high-speed action Southern California crit fans love. With stacked fields, aggressive team tactics, and prime laps keeping the pace relentless, the day set the […]

In the MS community, the name Barry Travnicek has become synonymous with purpose – and for good reason. For the last 35 years, Barry has been a passionate advocate for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), driven by the memory of his late sister who passed away in 2018. With the support of his family, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beverly Lacy, blacy@bike.nyc   New York, NY, February 5, 2025 – Bike New York today released “Ride Clean New York” a detailed plan to launch NYC’s first ever consumer-focused program to make safe, legal ebikes more affordable to all New Yorkers. Supported by a Clean Mobility Program grant from the New […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling doesn’t return with a bang. There’s no single weekend that announces the new season. Instead, it starts slowly, almost cautiously, and February is where that restart becomes visible. By this point, riders have already been training for months. Winter camps are done. New teams have been formed. Equipment has […]

The racing never really stops, does it? One weekend we’re ankle-deep in frozen ruts at the ‘Cross World Championships, the next we’re juggling half a dozen early-season road races scattered across three continents.  This latest AIRmail from The Outer Line, zooms out to look at what it all means—from Mathieu van der Poel and Lucinda […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Collaboration enables integrated device-plus-AI offerings supporting scalable ECG analysis, visualization, and report generation ‍ Combination of single-lead wearable devices and AI algorithms creating a pathway towards cost-efficient Holter-style monitoring solutions NeuralCloud Solutions Inc. (“NeuralCloud”), a subsidiary of AI/ML Innovations Inc. (“AIML” or the “Company”) (CSE: AIML; OTCQB: AIMLF; FWB: 42FB), […]

Dear Aspiring Continent Traverser, Let me start by saying that, if one really puts their mind to it, pretty much any bike can make it across the country. While there are touring-specific models, many people can accomplish a big tour with the bike they already have. Having said that, there are good reasons why we […]