ARLINGTON, VA  — The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, the region’s premier cycling event and a cornerstone of the American racing calendar for more than 25 years, has entered into a landmark partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), the French company that owns and operates the Tour de France and many top professional cycling events […]

Fizik Lyra Shoes: The first thing you notice about the ‘fizik Lyra’ road shoes is how ridiculously white they are – very ‘bling’. But while they look the part, the real test is whether they are the ride you want: A comfortable stiffness, a secure fit, and a good cleat setup. In this review our […]

I admit I was pretty surprised when I read this stat that 70% of guests who have stayed at the Hotel Dory return for another stay. The part that didn’t surprise me (as I’m part of that 70%) – is why guests keep coming back. There are bike hotels—and then there’s Hotel Dory. Tucked into […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Mammoth Pedalpalooza – July 25, 2026 Don’t miss this epic race where the vibe is festive, the dirt is flowy, and the people are fun! We moved this year’s PedalPalooza to the end of July to fill a gap in the mountain bike racing calendar and to create a month […]

The Met Trenta is Tadej Pogačar’s helmet. Review complete. Or perhaps not: While it’s indeed tempting to write “What’s good for the G.O.A.T. is good for this gaffer,” we all know that we amateurs can’t just pick up the pros’ gear and expect the same experience. To wit: while Pog’s tufts of hair famously peek […]

In last month’s toolbox, I revisited one of my first experiences with bonking and explained why glycogen depletion – and emerging research on blood glucose – matters so much for endurance performance. This month, I want to get more practical: how to actually get more carbs on the bike, why dual-source fuels are a game-changer, […]

In this cycling news roundup: Demi Vollering capped a dominant spring with a solo Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes victory, while Tadej Pogačar capped his spring reign with a win at Liège. Giulio Pellizzari took the Tour of the Alps overall, Tom Crabbe opened the Tour of Turkey with a sprint win, and Nairo Quintana soloed to an […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: San Luis Rey SLR Road Race Photos 2026 San Luis Rey Road Race | SCNCA State Championship in San Diego County The Celo Pacific Cycling Club hosted the iconic 2026 San Luis Rey (SLR) Road Race and SCNCA Elite Pro/1/2 and Masters California Road Race State Championships, which was held on […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 Liège–Bastogne–Liège Highlights and Video Men’s and Women’s Elite Races The 2026 Liège–Bastogne–Liège once again delivered selective racing across the steep climbs of the Ardennes, where timing, endurance, and climbing strength proved decisive in both elite events. Men’s Race Recap Aggressive racing throughout the day reduced the field to a […]

The Spring Classics always seem to pass in a blur—but Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the oldest Monument of them all, has a way of slowing things down just enough to reveal the truth. For some it’s satisfaction – the legs don’t lie here. Form doesn’t hide. And in 2026, it told us two things: Tadej Pogačar is still […]

One of American humorist James Thurber’s most enduring characters was Walter Mitty, a meek and ineffectual Everyman whose heroic daydreams revealed a rich fantasy life that saw him become a World War I fighter pilot, an emergency-room surgeon, and even a cool-as-a-cucumber gunman. Cycling can give us that chance to live out our own fantasies, […]

4iiii Viiiiva HRM: Most of us wear a heart rate monitor, even if we don’t use the information to improve our fitness and training, but we do know if we have done too much, not enough, or maybe your coming down with a cold. 4iiii have released a new Heart Rate Monitor, the Viiiiva and […]

A John Thomson Classic Photo Gallery: We are right in the middle of the Classics season and John Thomson, our man with his camera, has sent us through his first batch of top photos from the roadside of Flanders and Roubaix – An ‘unforgettable trip’. *** You can see the full archive of John Thomson’s […]

Here at Gear Break, the season is in full swing. Sea Otter wrapped up last week, and the deluge of new tech and gear is ramping up. Today we’ve got a World Class multisport watch from iGPSPORT, along with some exciting partnership news from COROS and Wahoo. We’ve got two new wheel sets for you […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Teams Participating in UCI Races at 2026 Tour of the Gila presented by New Mexico True Most robust men’s and women’s fields ever for the 2026 bicycling stage race  Thirty-three teams have accepted invitations to the UCI men’s and women’s races at the 2026 Tour of the Gila presented by […]

Italian performance brands Alé and DMT are stepping up their North American ambitions with a new U.S. headquarters in Portland. Backed by a restructured distribution model and hands-on leadership, the move signals a serious push to build brand awareness and market share in one of cycling’s most competitive regions. FZ Import & Distribution Moves to […]

Liège-Bastogne-Liège isn’t just a race—it’s an experience that begins long before the peloton rolls out and lingers well after the finish in Ans. From quiet early-morning streets to packed climbs deep in the Ardennes, this is cycling at its most authentic. PEZ photographer Wei Yuet Wong captures the atmosphere, characters, and decisive moments from one […]

Midweek classics like Dwars door Vlaanderen and Flèche Wallonne deserve more attention than they get — they reveal form, reward risk-takers, and often deliver better racing than their weekend counterparts. Wednesday’s Flèche Wallonne Femmes proved the point, with Demi Vollering holding off a surging Puck Pieterse in a dramatic finish on the Mur de Huy. […]

PeloPics: The rolling hills of the Belgian Ardennes took on additional toughness during the 72nd edition of Liege-Bastogne-Liege when wind, cold temperatures, and heavy rain fell on the peloton. The 1986 Liège-Bastogne-Liège was a cold hard battle that saw Moreno Argentin take the second of his four wins in ‘La Doyenne’ which included a three-in-a-row […]

Assos Mille GT Summer 2026 Collection: Assos have released their Mille GT range for the 2026 summer and our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has been waiting for some good weather to give the kit a good ride in the sun. Summer is on the way. Blue sky fun Alastair Hamilton PEZ sez: Assos Mille […]

This week in racing – Remco Evenepoel reminded everyone of his one-day pedigree at the Amstel Gold Race, while young American Matthew Riccitello quietly built momentum as a legitimate Grand Tour prospect. Meanwhile, shifting Middle East investment, youth development shakeups, and disruptive tech at the Sea Otter Classic hint at deeper changes coming to the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: DAY TWO –  2026 LIFE TIME SEA OTTER CLASSIC EPIC GRAVEL RACING AND ENDURO ACTION  After experiencing an electric Day One of the 2026 Lifetime Sea Otter Classic, thousands of cycling fans returned to the Laguna Seca Recreation Area for day two of the Life Time Sea Otter Classic where energy […]

The Mur de Huy isn’t long—but it’s savage. Just 1.3km of tarmac that ramps from “this is manageable” to “why am I doing this?” in a matter of pedal strokes. With gradients averaging around 9–10% and spiking well beyond 20%, it’s the defining climb of La Flèche Wallonne—and one of cycling’s purest tests of power, […]

The off-season isn’t just about logging miles—it’s about rebuilding stronger for the season ahead. But here’s the catch: all the training in the world won’t make you faster if you’re not recovering properly. New research shows that poor recovery—especially sleep, stress, and fatigue—can significantly increase your risk of both injury and illness. For cyclists balancing […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 San Luis Rey Road Race | SCNCA State Championship in San Diego County On Saturday, Celo Pacific Cycling Club hosted the 2026 San Luis Rey (SLR) Road Race and SCNCA Elite Pro/1/2 and Masters California Road Race State Championships. The 2026 San Luis Rey (SLR) Road Race was held on […]