SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Learn how to start track cycling in the US: find a velodrome, take the beginner session, rent a bike, budget the fees and get ready for your first laps. The post How to Start Track Cycling: A Beginner’s Guide for US Riders appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Iconic Road Bicycling Race in New Mexico Tour of the Gila Returns April 28–May 2, 2027, in New Mexico The 40th anniversary edition of Tour of the Gila will occur over the bicycle race’s traditional dates on the spring calendar. Spanning five days, the iconic […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Practical bike shop marketing for 2026: Google Business Profile, e-bike intent, email and SMS, community rides and local advertising, with sources. The post Bike Shop Marketing: What Works for Independent Shops in 2026 appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Latest Updates Ahead of CicLAvia Pasadena’s November Return The City of Pasadena invites everyone to join CicLAvia—Pasadena on Sunday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in partnership with the nonprofit CicLAvia and funded in part by Metro. The event will temporarily convert sections of city streets into vibrant, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cyclocross skills drills you can run in a park or parking lot: starts, cornering, dismounts, remounts, barriers and tire pressure, with sets and reps. The post Cyclocross Skills and Drills to Practice Before Race Season appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 10th annual event funds will drive innovation in cancer treatments, prevention and cures Community Cycling, Running and Walking Event Supports Cancer Treatments and Cures More than 3,800 participants joined the 10th annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge to support lifesaving research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric affiliate, Rady Children’s […]

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SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Arthritis Foundation Cycling Experience Wraps 2026 Events, Raises Nearly $1.5M, and Announces 2027 Carolina Hills Classic and California Coast Classic Dates and Registration Registration is open for the 2027 Carolina Hills Classic (May 2027) and California Coast Classic (September 2027), known as The Ride of a Lifetime. The fully supported […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: After six days, 21 hours and 15 minutes and 3,217 kilometers on the trail, Lachlan Morton rode into Sacramento, California, at 11:19 p.m. local time this evening, 19 hours and 45 minutes ahead of the record pace set on horseback by the riders who delivered Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural address from […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Watch the 2026 XTERRA World Championship Race Replay Alizée Patiès and Sullivan Middaugh earn their first Full Distance world titles as XTERRA’s 30th World Championship brings athletes, families and friends to New Mexico, continuing a journey that began in Maui in 1996. France’s Alizée Patiès and the United States’ Sullivan […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Joe Barr Sets Guinness World Record for Cycling Route 66 Ultra-endurance cyclist Joe Barr from has officially secured the first Guinness World Record for cycling the entire length of Route 66, completing the iconic 2,448-mile journey in 10 days, 6 hours and 27 minutes. The achievement comes during the centennial […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: XTERRA World Championship 2026 Comes to Ruidoso, New Mexico Off-road Triathletes and families from 41 countries arrive for October 8-11 festivities, $100,000 in pro prize money, Age Group and Youth World Championships, and live coverage across the weekend. The XTERRA World Championship reaches the continental United States for the first […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Australian cyclist aims to ride the mythic mail route across the American West faster than the old horseback record Lachlan Morton’s Next American West Cycling Challenge On October 5th, Lachlan Morton will set out on his next challenge: racing across the American West on one of the nation’s most fabled […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: LA26 Non-Fondo Ride Brings Southern California Cyclists Together Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team Hosts LA26 Ride The Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team welcomed cyclists from across Southern California for the recent LA26 Non-Fondo Ride, hosted in partnership with The Stonehaus in Westlake Village. Cyclists From Across Southern California […]

After several return trips to the Windsor Essex region, it’s become clear to me that this part of Ontario is perfect for visitors who appreciate travel on two wheels. Between its wide open roads, scenic farm fields, rivers and lakes, and a bevy of bike-friendly businesses to boot, there are so many ways to appreciate […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A few spots left in the sell-out recreational ride on a world class race course The organizers of the Tour of the Gila bicycle stage race, along with record-setting ultra-endurance athlete Lael Wilcox, are welcoming recreational cyclists to southwest New Mexico for a fun and timed road ride on Saturday, […]

On a bright and cheery morning, we set out eastbound along the waterfront in downtown Kingston. Bellies full from the hotel breakfast spread. Faces a little rosey from the sun two days earlier. Bodies slightly sore from the previous day’s riding, but in the good way that reminds you of the strength you possess. Nevertheless, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The paved road ends beside a river, but the route on your map continues into the trees. The gravel at the entrance looks firm and wide. Farther on, the path bends out of sight. Before following it, ask what might lie beyond the bend: Can you steer and stop comfortably […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Practical 2026 checklist for USAC upgrade points: 5 steps to confirm thresholds, file voluntary upgrades, and avoid category surprises. The post 5 Step USAC Upgrade Points Checklist for 2026 Licensed Racers appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2026 UCI Road World Championships Elite Men’s Road Race in Montréal, Canada, ended with a historic victory for the United States. Brandon McNulty captured the rainbow jersey after making a decisive late move and riding solo to the finish. His victory gave the United States its first elite men’s […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Find the 2026 Southern California road racing calendar, series dates, registration steps, and a race day checklist for riders and promoters. The post 2026 Southern California Road Races: Calendar and Race Day Checklist appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 UCI Road World Championships Road Race Highlights Ashlin Barry Wins Men’s U23 Road Race Title for US The 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, Canada, featured challenging road races for the world’s top cyclists, with the Mount Royal circuit providing a demanding setting for the title battles. The […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: In 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that motor vehicles hit bicyclists, resulting in 1,075 fatalities. A different report by the National Safety Council (NSC) shows a 1% increase in preventable deaths related to cycling in the same year. A bicycle provides little protection compared to that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 UCI World Championships Time Trial Champions The 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal began with four individual time trials featuring the world’s leading riders in the Elite and Under-23 categories. The demanding Montréal courses tested riders with technical sections, fast stretches and challenging climbs toward the finish, producing […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Stop riding at first pain: clean, dry, and apply a barrier ointment, follow quick fit checks, and learn when to see a doctor for saddle sores. The post Stop Riding Now: Cyclists’ Immediate Saddle Sore Playbook appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.