SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 La Vuelta a España: Final Week Recap The closing week of the 2025 La Vuelta a España delivered a dramatic mix of shortened stages, decisive climbs, and a disrupted finale in Madrid. Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) entered the final block of racing in control of the red jersey […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España had all the ingredients to be a classic — daring course design, underdog stage wins, and a GC battle that promised to break the Jonas-Tadej duopoly. Joao Almeida pushed Jonas Vingegaard to the limit, Tom Pidcock lit up the race with fearless attacks, and rising talents like Matthew Riccitello and […]

Today’s semi-weekly cycling news roundup, featuring analysis of the Vuelta’s last four stages, the Canadian World Tour weekend, a Mexican in Italy — and our news-you-can-use guide to pronouncing “Vingegaard” correctly.  It’s time for a coffee… TOP STORY:  Vingegaard Wins GC at the Vuelta as Protesters Render Final Stage Victor-less Race News: Classic Alaphilippe at […]

When most people think about sports betting, the first things that come to mind are football, basketball, or tennis. These markets dominate the industry with millions of wagers placed every day. Yet, there is a less explored but increasingly intriguing option that sets itself apart—cycling. Whether you are a casual bettor or an experienced strategist, […]

When cycling fans think of the Tour de France, they often picture the breathtaking mountain climbs, the electric sprints down the Champs-Élysées, and the sheer unpredictability of a three-week race. But behind the scenes, another world thrives on that unpredictability: the world of bookmakers and sports betting. For many fans, placing a wager on their […]

La Vuelta 2025  Stage 21 | Alalpardo > Madrid After three weeks of racing that stretched from the vineyards of Piedmont to the streets of Madrid, La Vuelta 2025 wrapped up in dramatic – and unexpected – fashion. The final stage from Alalpardo to the Spanish capital was cut short as protests spilled onto the road, halting the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Melisa Rollins and Alexey Vermeulen both produced incredible attacks to claim solo victories in the 2025 edition of the Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival. Melisa Rollins Dominates Women’s Race with Solo Victory Rollins made the earliest break of the day shortly after mile 23. She pulled away from an […]

Carefully working my way through Phil Cavell’s “The Midlife Cyclist” for some weeks now, a remarkable book of startling scope, I have found that whenever I mention the title it causes people to smile or laugh indulgently. They seem to either hear “midlife crisis,” or picture another dive into the realm of Middle Aged Men […]

LA VUELTA 2025  STAGE 20  ROBLEDO DE CHAVELA > BOLA DEL MUNDO. PUERTO DE NAVACERRADA – Stage summary from laVuelta.com Well, folks, here we are, the final climb of the Vuelta is behind us, and who else but Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) showed up to finish the job in style! On the brutal, leg-shattering […]

Roadside Vuelta’12: Stage 20, the penultimate stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España, finishes on the summit of the Bola del Mondo. Puerto de Navacerrada after 165.6 kilometres of hard racing. Back in 2012 the second last stage of the Vuelta also finished on the mythical climb of the Bola del Mondo. Ed Hood and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Watch Explore: Team of the Future What does it take to launch a brand-new professional cycling team from scratch? Explore: Team of the Future follows Esra Tromp, general manager of EF Education-Oatly, as she leads the creation of the team’s women’s squad. The series dives into the challenges of building […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 19 RUEDA > GUIJUELO – Stage summary from laVuelta.com Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has turned into a proper master of sprints in La Vuelta, claiming on Friday his third stage win in this edition. The Belgian star first appeared in 2020, taking one victory. He returned in 2021 and claimed two more. This year […]

In this week’s Gear Break, we’ve got some exciting new gear (and nutrition) for you. On September 9th, Garmin launched the Edge 550 and 850, with new features like adaptive coaching plans and smart fueling alerts. They also unveiled the new Rally 110 and 210 pedal-based power meters, which offer accurate performance data and a […]

Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) did what people love him to do, reaching speeds of 60kmh enroute to winning the stage 18 time trial in Valladolid at he 2025 Vuelta a Espana. Overall Joao Almeida closed to within 40 seconds of race leader Jonas Vingegaard, but with tomorrow’s stage relatively flat, it’s looking like this Vuelta […]

Your Thursday cycling news roundup, featuring key Vuelta updates and analysis, plus Canadian & Slovenian Worlds teams, upcoming under-the-radar races — and a peek into Geraint Thomas’ mindset as he heads into retirement. TOP STORY:  Vingegaard Appears Vulnerable — but a Shortened Time Trial Should Save his Red Jersey Race News: Victor Campaenerts out of […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The e-bike revolution is here, and the Thunder eBike stands at the forefront, offering a compelling blend of power, performance, and versatility. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist looking for an edge, a commuter seeking a faster and more enjoyable way to travel, or an adventurer eager to explore new terrains, […]

Photo by Coen van de Broek on Unsplash Texas is huge, and if you’ve only driven the interstates, you might assume it’s all highways, but anyone who has ridden here knows there’s more. Here are five rides that show Texas at its most dramatic. When locals talk about the Caprock, they mean the escarpment that […]

LA VUELTA 2025 | STAGE 17 | O BARCO DE VALDEORRAS > ALTO DE EL MORREDERO   PEZ SEz – PEZ-Fans – I’m posting this update from the Borgo Stazione hotel near Lake Garda, near the end of a trip visiting a couple more bike hotels that I’ll be reviewing in the coming weeks.  I missed today’s stage due to […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Been in a bike accident? Every year 1,377 bicyclists are killed on American roads. 53% more than a decade ago. And check this out… 80% of those deaths are the fault of careless drivers. Not the cyclist. Not the road conditions. Negligence. If you’ve been hit while riding a bike […]

Stage 16 of La Vuelta 25 had to be shortened due to protests, but it didn’t prevent Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) from taking his 58th professional victory, and his first in the Spanish Grand Tour. The Colombian icon made the decisive breakaway on the roads of Galicia, where he proved to be a driving force […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España enters its decisive final week with Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida locked in a razor-thin GC battle, while protests continue to threaten the race’s outcome. Beyond the peloton, major shifts are reshaping the wider world of sports—from Nielsen’s overhaul of TV ratings that could redefine sports economics, to the ongoing […]

TOOLBOX:  Sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools for athletes, yet it is often overlooked compared to training and nutrition. Emerging research shows that what you eat—and when you eat it—can significantly impact sleep quality, recovery, and performance. From carbohydrate-rich dinners and tryptophan-dense proteins to supplements like tart cherry juice and melatonin, nutrition […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2025 Vuelta a España – Stage 10 to Stage 15 Highlights Second Week Drama in the Vuelta The second week of the 2025 Vuelta a España brought fireworks with relentless climbing, daring breakaways, and a mix of chaos and triumph. While Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) remained steady in the […]

Columbus is preparing for one of the most impactful weekends on its calendar as Pelotonia 2026 approaches. This two-day cycling event in August will welcome over 6,000 riders who will take on distances ranging from 24 to 190 miles, supported by countless volunteers and spectators. More than just an athletic challenge, the ride directly funds […]

On this rest day morning, we dive deep into UAE’s “strategy” — which may well be working — plus check in on the week’s other rides and races in England, the Netherlands and Maryland. TOP STORY:  UAE’s Strategy: We Want It All Race News: Dramatic Finale and Emotional Farewell Mark 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain […]