Another beautiful day here in Mont Sainte Anne, and after the semi-finals of the DH class, the elite men and women raced the XCC course. Women Elite It was a stacked field of riders in the women’s elite race and it was a fairly tight pack for the first couple of laps. Eventually the top […]

From October 4-6, 2024, the UCI mountain bike World Cup Mont Sainte Anne, is the place to be. It’s the final round of the series. The last chance for riders in the XCO, XCC and DH classes to gather points for the overall titles. Canadian contenders For the elite men, it’s Gunnar Holmgren with the […]

Former pro cyclist Marlon Pérez has died after being stabbed in Colombia. The former Colombian procyclist and national time trial champion in 2001, died after an incident in Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia. The stabbing occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 3, following an argument with an acquaintance. Authorities have identified the suspect, known by the […]

On Saturday and Sunday, the 2024 UCI gravel worlds go down in Leuven, Belgium, and are set to feature some fantastic racing. Saturday will see these categories racing: women elite, men 50-54, men 55-59, men 60-64, men 65+, women 19-34, women 35-39, women 40-44, women 45-49, women 50+. And on the following day, the categories […]

The leaves are falling, and temperatures are dropping. For those not involved in cyclocross, the road, MTB, or gravel season is likely over. After a long year of training and racing, what comes next? Peter Glassford of Consummate Athlete emphasizes the importance of taking a break before resuming training. “After a priority race or competitive […]

It’s new kit day for Tadej Pogačar! After clinching victory at the 2024 UCI road world Championships on Sunday, his clothing sponsor Pissei quickly crafted his custom gear adorned with the iconic rainbow stripes. In an Instagram, X, and TikTok video, Pogačar reveals his collection of new apparel—skinsuits, speedsuits, bibs, jackets, vests—you name it! And […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: While exercise is vital to physical and mental health, it’s also crucial that individuals do not over exercise. Optimal rest periods between heavy bouts of cardio help the body and muscles recover. Still, it can be challenging for people who constantly ride bicycles or use them as their primary method […]

No UCI downhill race is complete without the sound of fully-pinned chainsaws; the noise and smell of a two-stroke engine just gets you stoked. It’s the ultimate noisemaker. And although it was a noise-making device before the passing of Canadian downhhill legend Stevie Smith AKA Chainsaw, it’s as much a tribute to him as anything […]

Gear Break: Cycology women’s performance jersey and cargo bib shorts, introducing the all-new 3T Primo WPNT, an Icon refreshed: The perfect marriage of art and performance, MAAP drops latest additions to Alt_Road Range, re-engineered to seek out wild and epic spaces, Zwift’s 10-year celebrations continue with 2024 Tour of Watopia, Santini Cycling presents the new […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) is elevating the gravel cycling world in 2025 with the launch of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series and the relocation of the legendary Belgian Waffle Ride California (BWR CA) to the spectacular Del Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports Park. This exciting new venue, […]

At the end of a perfect fall day here in Mont Sainte Anne, two UCI XCC races went down; U23 women and U23 men. U23 women The riders took off promptly at 4:30 pm in dry conditions with a gentle, cool breeze. The crowds cheered as the field rushed into the first corner. With three […]

Thanks to our Adventure Grant, ten WTFNB (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary), BIPOC riders met for a multi-modal bikepacking trip from downtown Portland to Stub Stewart State Park in Banks, OR. The group included both experienced and first-time bikepackers, riding 45 miles and tackling 1,335 feet of elevation along a mixed-surface route on the Banks-Vernonia trail, […]

At a recent bike event it happened; disaster struck. I didn’t see it, but I heard the crash. A friend went over the bars, landing on his head. I saw the aftermath of the crash as he ragdolled down the hill. His legs spasming when he came to a stop. He was out cold. My […]

The UCI gravel world championships will take over Leuven, Belgium, for its third edition, set for Oct.r 5-6. The event has quickly become one of cycling’s most exciting new disciplines, merging the speed of road racing with the off-road adventure of mountain biking, and this year’s competition is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown. […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Pog drawing even with Merckx? Superlative women’s race, latest race tragedy should lead to safety changes, new Saudi concerns, return of crypto … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports – with AIRmail […]

The Tour de l’Abitibi will host the first-ever Women’s Junior Nations’ Cup in 2025. This marks a significant step forward for junior women’s cycling in Canada. It will take place from July 10 to 14, , in Val-d’Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The event will precede the 55th edition of the men’s race, which is set for July […]

There will be lots of big names at the 2024 UCI gravel world championships on Saturday and Sunday—but one of them is most known for his driving abilities: Valtteri Bottas. In 2024, the UCI Gravel World Series gave amateur riders the opportunity to qualify by placing in the top 25 percent at one of the […]

After a standout season, Victoria’s Sarah van Dam is set to make the leap to the Women’s WorldTour, joining Ceratizit – WNT Pro Cycling for 2025. The 22-year-old, who has been with the Continental-level DNA Pro Cycling team, will now compete at the highest level of women’s professional cycling with the German squad, which is […]

In April of 2024, I found myself in Kamloops, BC—a place where mountain biking is more than a hobby. But in a town full of bike shops, there was only one guy renting mountain bikes. His name? Jay Bearhead. What started as a simple rental became a deep dive into an incredible story of resilience, […]

The 2024 season is far from over and EUROTRASH has the videos, results, reports and rider quotes from the men’s and women’s Binche – Chimay – Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke, the first two stages of the Cro Race and the Betcity Elfstedenrace. Mark Cavendish to stay with Astana Qazaqstan – TOP STORY. Rider news: At least […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CicLAvia – Heart of LA Presented by Metro 7.5-Miles along CicLAvia’s Signature Open Streets Route to explore Historic Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, Arts District, Echo Park, and the ever-popular 6th Street Viaduct Sunday, October 13, 2024; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Sunday, October 13; between 9 […]

When you buy cycling equipment, you always want to make sure you’re dealing with a company that has good customer service. If you’ve spent your hard-earned money on a product that you may use every day, you need to be sure that if something goes wrong, the brand has your back. Favero Electronics, known for […]

With the announcement of the 2025 Whoop UCI World Series dates, the mountain bike racing scene is up in arms. Well, some of them are. Some of them aren’t. Because let’s face it; there are things to love and things to hate about the new schedule. No Fort William One of the most iconic venues […]

After Tadej Pogačar won the rainbow jersey, becoming just the third male rider to achieve the Triple Crown, Belgian Eddy Merckx had some high praise for him. In an interview with L’Équipe, he said, “It is obvious that he is now above me. And deep down, I already thought as much when I saw what […]

Swiss junior Muriel Furrer died on Friday morning after crashing during the 2024 UCI road worlds, and while more information about the tragic crash continues to emerge, certain specifics surrounding the incident remain unclear. What’s certain is that real-time access to athletes’ GPS trackers might have led to a quicker response to Furrer’s disappearance. However, […]