SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Use a weight based chart to start at 18–30 PSI, run the rear 2–5 PSI higher, and follow a 15 minute on the trail tune to stop guessing. The post 18–30 PSI for Mountain Bikers: Weight Based Chart and 15 Minute Tuning appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame has announced its newest class of four inductees, representing several disciplines within the sport of cycling. Among this year’s honorees is Thurlow Rogers, who will be inducted in the Modern Road & Track Competitor category. One of America’s top road cyclists of the 1980s, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 La Vuelta a España Stages 16-21 The final week of the 2026 La Vuelta a España delivered a mix of sprint finishes, a decisive individual time trial, demanding mountain stages and an action-packed finale in Granada. Matthew Brennan continued his impressive run of stage victories, while Stefan Küng, Eddie […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discipline specific race day warm up plans for cyclists: 15–25 minute protocols, 2–3 supra threshold openers, recovery timing, and a race tested checklist. The post Cyclists’ 15–25 Minute Race Day Warm Up That Wins Starts appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Month by month US gravel dates for 2026, the seven races that shape the season, coach backed planning tips, and editor updated registration notes to help… The post Plan 2026: US Gravel Calendar, 7 Key Races, Coach Tips and Editor Notes appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Red Bull Rampage will return to its original Southern Utah competition zone in October 2026, bringing the world’s leading freeride mountain bikers back to the terrain where the event began. Red Bull Rampage 25th Anniversary Returns to Its Original Site One month before the return of Red Bull Rampage, the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Plan a Rwanda ride: tackle the 227km Congo Nile Trail in five days. Gear, bike hire, $300–$600 guided costs, plus US safety and visa tips. The post Ride Rwanda’s 227km Congo Nile Trail in 5 Days, US Cyclists’ Plan appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Bicycle-related crashes continue to cause thousands of injuries and deaths across the United States. In 2024, there were about 1,103 bicyclists killed in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with an estimated 52,887 individuals injured. Pedalcyclist fatalities represented approximately 2.8% of all U.S. traffic fatalities […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CicLAvia—Heart of LA 6.5 Miles of CicLAvia’s Popular Open Streets Route Celebrating 16 Years of Bringing Joy to Angelenos, Connecting Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights to Freely Enjoy a Grand ‘Pop-Up’ Park for the Day Utilizing One’s Favorite People-Powered Way for All Ages and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 La Vuelta a España Stages 9–15 The second week of the 2026 La Vuelta a España brought a combination of challenging climbs, aggressive breakaways and fast finishes as the battle for the red jersey intensified. Stages 9 through 15 produced several standout performances, with experienced stars and emerging talents […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Bicycle trips make up 1% of all trips in the United States. However, bicyclists account for 2-3% of people who die in a crash involving a motor vehicle on US roads, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Plan April 8–12, 2026 Redlands Classic weekend with stage-by-stage rundown, where to watch, live-result links, and trackside tips for fans and racers. The post Redlands Classic 2026, April 8–12: Fans & Racers’ Trackside Plan appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Pick a same day ride using Trailforks, MTB Project, and Strava heatmaps plus local rider beta. Set a 40 mile radius, download the GPX, check recent… The post Plan a Ride Within 40 Miles: Mountain Bike Trails With App Checks appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Use a pro style DIY workflow to dial in the three bike fit contact points, saddle, bars, cleats, using a trainer, level, and video checks. The post Dial In 3 Bike Fit Contact Points Using a Trainer, Level, and Video appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic brought professional road racing back to Philadelphia on August 30, marking the highly anticipated return of one of the most historic events on the American cycling calendar. After a decade-long absence, the Classic once again showcased elite international and American riders on a demanding urban […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: For many cyclists, getting faster seems to have an obvious solution: ride more. Add another training day, extend the weekend ride, or squeeze a few extra miles into an already busy week. More volume can certainly improve fitness, but it is not always the most effective answer. For cyclists balancing […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Get race day facts for the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: registration, 1.3 mile course details, schedule, safety, and local reporting for racers and spectators. The post 63rd Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: Race Day Info for Racers & Spectators appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Get Ready!  SkyPark Bike Fest 12 Arrives to the San Bernardino Mountains Sept 12–13! Bike Fest 12 presented by BOSCH returns to SkyPark for a full weekend celebrating mountain biking, eBikes and the broader cycling community. The two-day event brings riders of all levels together for riding, hands-on product demos, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 Red Bull Rampage Men’s Lineup Revealed Red Bull Rampage 2026 Returns to Utah for 25th Anniversary 18 of the world’s top freeride mountain bike athletes confirmed for Red Bull Rampage as it celebrates 25 years of progression. Red Bull Rampage has confirmed 18 of the world’s top big-mountain freeride […]

The Cataraqui Trail between Smiths Falls and Chaffeys Lock is a stretch that offers one of Eastern Ontario’s most memorable rail-trail rides. Following a former railway corridor through farmland, forest and wetlands, this point-to-point ride begins in a town shaped by railways and the Rideau Canal and finishes beside one of the canal’s prettiest lockstations. […]

This summer, six new gravel cycling loops launched in Hastings County’s Tyendinaga Township: signed, mapped, and ready to ride straight from the Recreation Hall. The south end of Hastings County is a gravel rider’s fairy tale: fields are crisscrossed at regular intervals with backroads named for the families that farm them, all the better for […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 La Vuelta a España The opening eight stages of the 2026 La Vuelta a España delivered time-trial drama, sprint battles, mountain attacks and major changes in the overall classification. From Tadej Pogačar’s early dominance to Matthew Brennan’s breakthrough sprint victories and the dramatic events surrounding Pogačar’s withdrawal, the first […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Fresno is home to more than 555,000 residents and has more than 1,800 miles of city streets, with cyclists sharing roads with motor vehicles across the community. The city has identified several corridors with high concentrations of bicycle and pedestrian crashes and is expanding bike lanes and other safety improvements.  […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Plan region-first California cycling trips with five ride profiles, seasonal timing, multi-day itineraries, and event and training resources to prepare… The post 5 Sample Rides to Plan California Cycling Trips by Region appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Bicycle crashes injure far more people than the fatality numbers suggest. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 1,103 bicyclist deaths and an estimated 52,887 injuries in traffic crashes in 2024 alone, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission separately tracked over 454,000 emergency department-treated bicycle injuries that same year.  […]