Although we all love cycling, it is important to address the elephant in the room: the current state of the economy just isn’t cutting it anymore. Team budgets, parts manufacturers, and even fan engagement are not where they’re supposed to be, and a change is in order. Blockchain might just be the exact oomph the […]

As the 2025 cycling season comes to a close, The Outer Line’s latest AIRmail newsletter unpacks a week of conflicting events but undeniably compelling storylines. From Uno-X’s breakout victory at the Veneto Classic and the final UCI promotion/relegation shake-up, to corporate lessons drawn from Nike’s massive restructuring, the sport continues to mirror broader business and […]

I figure I’m a typical fair weather virtual rider (or foul weather, really)… I ride the trainer when rain, snow or darkness — or smoke, here in Central Oregon — keeps me from heading outside. So when I do ride virtually, I’m looking for a turnkey, reliable experience. In the KICKR CORE 2 Zwift Cog […]

As the days grow shorter and temperatures cool, autumn is the ideal time to begin your cycling strength training plan for next season. The off-season offers a chance to reset, rebuild, and address weaknesses that limit performance on the bike. By focusing on proper recovery, movement quality, and consistent warmups, cyclists can build the strength […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Netflix x CicLAvia—Melrose Ave: Stranger Things 5 One Last Ride 4-Miles of Open Streets Connecting Fairfax and Vermont Sunday, November 23, 2025; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Experience “One Last Ride” Through Hawkins on Melrose Avenue On Sunday, November 23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Netflix and CicLAvia are […]

As the seasons change and the days grow shorter up north, we know it’s time to head South to our winter playground: Tucson, Arizona. This year is especially meaningful — it’s our 20th season of hosting cycling trips in the Sonoran Desert. Two decades of pedaling through saguaros, sharing big desert skies with friends old […]

Next year marks Adventure Cycling’s Golden Jubilee — five decades of route building, guided tours, cycling advocacy, maps, magazines, and more that couldn’t have happened without our members. And we’re not slowing down. In the past year, we’ve developed three amazing new bike touring and bikepacking routes: Canada’s Vancouver Crossing Loop, our first fully international […]

In the spring of 2017, Matthew Crompton set off alone on a bicycle into the mountains of Tibet. Armed with GPS maps, a tent, a camera, and a keen eye, he would spend the next four months exploring and documenting some of the least-visited and most fraught areas of China and Central Asia. In this […]

VIDEO: I recently visited the Italian Bike Festival in Misano, Italy, set right on the legendary Misano MotoGP Circuit. There’s something special about standing on a world-class racetrack surrounded by the best in Italian cycling… ->Watch the video below – and see more at the PEZ Youtube channel. As part of the festival, I joined […]

Your semiweekly cycling news summary, including Christophe Laporte’s comeback win, a new sprinter on the block, late-season time trialing — and winners and losers in the UCI relegation saga. Plus a question for our readers — see below! TOP STORY:  Laporte Makes Good on PEZ’ Prediction, Wins in Holland RACE NEWS Magnier Quintuples Up in […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik delivered an unforgettable finale to the Life Time Grand Prix series in Bentonville, Arkansas. Racing on a weather-shortened 50-mile course, riders battled intense conditions and fierce competition. In the end, Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Matthew Beers powered to victory, while […]

II Lombardia is the last one-day race in the pro cycling season. Due to autumn’s golden backdrop, it is also called the “Race of the Falling Leaves”. No wonder the race provides a great opportunity for betting online due to its timing and terrain. Over the last century, the race has had multiple winners who […]

Looking Back With Ed: Road cycling kit has changed a lot in the last 50 years – as Ed Hood reminds us what passed for “de rigueur” gear in shoes, jerseys, shorts, helmets, glasses and more. How many of these did you actually wear? In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tight Battle for the Men’s Overall Life Time Grand Prix Title The 2025 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel, the thrilling finale of the Life Time Grand Prix, will take place on Saturday, October 18th in Bentonville, Arkansas. With no fewer than four riders still in contention, the men’s overall title […]

Kingbull Launches Voyager 2.0, A High-End Torque-Sensing Cargo eBike Featuring Bafang-Customized Motor and Dual Samsung Batteries Kingbull is pleased to announce the release of Voyager 2.0, a high-end cargo powerhouse built for riders who demand strength, stability, and versatility in one machine. Designed with a 450 lbs max payload and a one-piece welded aluminum rear […]

October 17, we are more than halfway to November, and almost a third of the way to winter. We’ve got a great rollup for you this week. Leading out, we’ve got the new 3T Racemax² Italia followed by the Campgnolo Super Record 13 “Ultra” bits to shave some weight and spend some coin. Lezyne has […]

I first came across Pez fan George from San Diego way back in 2012 when I created the Readers’ Rigs column and I have to say – his Fondriest 4 speed really got people talking. At a time when companies are adding gears and we’ve gone from 9 speed, to 10, to 11 and more, […]

Today’s end-of-season cycling news roundup travels from Holland to China and back to Italy — no Pogi in action this week, but plenty of big names (Del Toro!), big transfers and retirements — and an odd ouster, thanks to the UCI’s shrewd eye for odd-angled seatposts. TOP STORY:  The Tour of Holland Returns RACE NEWS […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The off season is where the successful athlete is made. Not too many athletes have claimed to have “too much time to prepare.” On the contrary, the successful athlete is utilizing the offseason initially as a time to recover but is planning and preparing for the upcoming season. After a […]

This week’s edition of AIRmail from The Outer Line dives deep into the most compelling stories shaping professional cycling and the wider world of sport. From Tadej Pogačar’s historic fifth straight Il Lombardia victory and the debate over whether course design—not dominance—is cycling’s real problem, to Rwanda’s post-Worlds political maneuvers, the ongoing fallout from the […]

  I set a record this year – something akin to winning a certain kind of lottery – where the main prize is a trip to Italy – but not just one… in my case – I visited three times in 2025.  A banner year indeed for hours sat in overseas economy seats (60+ hours), […]

Studying elite athletes in real-world endurance events offers a rare glimpse into the limits of human performance. In cycling, few challenges test the body and mind like the Tour Divide — a 4,385-kilometer, self-supported bikepacking race from Banff, Canada to the U.S.–Mexico border. A new study from Brigham Young University followed one rider through this […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Little Sugar MTB Joins the Life Time Grand Prix for the First Time Life Time Little Sugar MTB made its debut in the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix Series, offering a new test of endurance and skill on Bentonville’s world-class singletrack. Riders faced challenging climbs, technical descents, and fast, flowy […]

The gravel trend continues to grow, and with it, the choice of bikes. There are a lot of great options out there, and a lot of them are similar. They have similar geometry. They have similar drivetrains. It makes sense — bike companies have figured out what works. So, in an industry where convergent evolution […]

At Adventure Cycling, our mission has always been to inspire, empower, and connect people. We’re proud to help cyclists dream up new adventures, plan meaningful journeys, and discover the joy and freedom that comes with traveling by bike. But while cycling is growing in popularity, the riding ecosystem is becoming more complex and, at times, […]