SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source:   The 2025 Vuelta a España kicked off with nine action-packed stages across Italy, France, Andorra, and Spain. From explosive sprints to punishing mountain climbs, the opening week has already provided plenty of drama. Stage victories have been split between top sprinters, powerhouse climbers, and opportunistic attackers, while the general […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España is living up to its reputation as cycling’s “Grand Tour of Chaos.” Thirty years after moving to its late-summer slot, the race continues to deliver unpredictable battles, bold raids, and breakout performances. This year’s edition has already brought major headlines for Canadian cycling—with Michael Woods announcing his retirement and Derek […]

Your Monday cycling news roundup, heavy on the Vuelta, including a deep look into the superteams battle shaping the GC contest. Plus we check in on the Americans riding in Spain, preview the upcoming Tour of Britain, share a special raffle from the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust — and honor cancer survivor and Red Jersey […]

Pedal through small towns and farmscapes on the Ottawa Valley Recreational Rail Trail. Just west of Ottawa lies an undiscovered gem of recreational opportunities – cycling, paddling, hiking – you name it and you’ll find it in Lanark County. Here, one of the recreational centrepieces is the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT), a 300km multi-use […]

Hastings County is a scenic outdoor playground of forests, lakes, and low-traffic gravel backroads, with authentic and historic small communities that are a joy to explore by bike. Stretching from north of the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County to Lake Saint Peter and the southern edge of Algonquin Park, the region offers both […]

Jonas Vingegaard once again proved his dominance at La Vuelta 2025, on stage 9 from Alfaro > Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray, powering to a solo victory atop Valdezcaray on Stage 9. The Danish champion attacked with over 10 kilometers to go, leaving rivals Tom Pidcock and João Almeida chasing in vain. While Giulio Ciccone […]

PEZ Top Rides: Lake Placid, located in the New York State’s Adirondack Mountains region, is one of only three places that have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, the others being Innsbruck and St. Moritz. Lake Placid held its events in 1932 and 1980 and remains a destination for winter sports enthusiasts, as well as for […]

Race Report: Jasper Philipsen won a text book transition stage (read: break goes, gets caught, bunch sprint) of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana from Monzón Templario to Zaragoza (163.5km) – by a wheel ahead of Elia Viviani (Lotto) and Ethan Vernon (Israel Premier Tech). The first winner of La Vuelta 25 is also the first to raise […]

It was the second rest day of the 2009 Vuelta a España when Ed Hood caught up with Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal; the day after his team mate Tyler Farrar’s long-time-coming first Grand Tour stage win – and two days after Ryder’s own excellent second place to Simon Gerrans (Australia & Cervelo) on stage ten to […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Glendora Twilight Criterium Opens Race on Route 66 Weekend with High-Speed Downtown Racing The first-ever Glendora Twilight Criterium brought fast-paced action to Downtown Glendora on Saturday as part of the Race on Route 66 Weekend, presented by the City of Glendora and promoted by Pat Caro/GoFast. Set against the backdrop […]

Juan Ayuso rode to the third straight win for his UAE Team Emirates with a ball-busting two fingers up to all who wrote him off after yesterday’s meltdown. The 22year-old “co-leader” of UAE was the first to attack with some 175km to go, then went on to ride the final kms solo and a great […]

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine “Wow, this is so much better than a s’more!” said one Girl Scout from Virginia. “I never knew bananas could taste this good!” said another from Oregon. Recently, I was in the mountains just outside Bellingham in Washington state leading a weeklong, […]

Editor’s note: This story appears in David Houghton’s new book, Thirty Three Cyclists, which spotlights “thirty-three of the most unique people to ever ride a bicycle, from the world-famous to the utterly obscure.” Over the past three decades, Houghton has published five books, and his writing has appeared in numerous publications including Bicycling, Singletrack, Outside […]

In this week’s Gear Break, August 29, 2025, we’ve got some exciting news from Shimano for their 2-bolt SPD line: a new gravel focused race shoe and a new multi-entry 2-bolt cleat, as well as a mini-review of the new top-end XTR PD-M9200 pedal. We are featuring the Scott Split MIPS TT helmet, as worn […]

In 2025, for the first time ever, the African continent will host the UCI Road World Championships. The stage will be provided by the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, where the world’s best cyclists will face off between the 21st and 28th of September. The country is not new to cyclism. Each year, this beautiful country […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: You’re setting off before the cafes open, mist clinging to dry-stone walls, legs still questioning your sanity. The Lake District’s climbs aren’t alpine giants, yet their abrupt pitches make you chat to sheep for encouragement. A browse of Laik last night reminded you why locals swear by layered waterproofs and […]

La Vuelta 2025 Stage 6 in Andorra delivered fireworks as Jay Vine soloed to victory and claimed the KOM jersey, while Norway’s Torstein Træen took La Roja. GC contenders Vingegaard, Ciccone, and Almeida tightened the standings to within seconds in a thrilling mountain showdown. Today’s Race report courtesy of La Vuelta, photos by Cor Vos […]

In this roundup of cycling news from the Vuelta and beyond, we take you through stages 3–5, from David Gaudu and Ben Turner stunning the peloton to Jonas Vingegaard reclaiming control in Stage 5’s team time trial — plus below-the-headlines Vuelta news, rider and team updates — and a look at the rider who may […]

The first stage of La Vuelta 25 held on Spanish soil shook up the overall standings once again, as Jonas Vingegaard regained La Roja thanks to Visma-Lease a Bike’s collective performance in Figueres. However, the Dutch outfit had to settle for second place on the day, finishing 8 seconds behind Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida’s […]

I recently published some of my personal tips on how to plan your best bike holiday in Italy, sharing my experience gained from years of extensive travel – biking and otherwise – around Italy.  It’s long been my favorite country to ride, based largely on the vast array of terrain, regions, and just plain epic […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Do you want to leave your urban cycling issues in the past? Ok, we know what you’re going through. Living in a big city and commuting long distances is a soul-destroying, wallet-emptying experience. Traffic jams, outrageous parking fees, crowded buses and no space at home for a regular bike all […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: When shopping for an electric bike, price often plays a crucial role in the decision-making process. In a market flooded with models that can cost thousands of dollars, finding a quality e-bike under $1000 that still delivers on performance and reliability can feel like searching for a needle in a […]

Race Report: Last minute team call-up Ben Turner provided the big story with his unexpected first Grand Tour stage victory on an otherwise uneventful stage as la Vuelta rolled out of Italy and into France, crossing the French Alps enroute to Voiron. Stage 4 | Susa > Voiron Today’s report details from la Vuelta press office: Called […]

In today’s toolbox article, I wanted to spend some time focusing on an aspect of our fitness that all too many cyclists neglect: stretching for post ride recovery. Since I tend to also neglect that aspect of my fitness, I consulted a good friend of mine, Elise Yanover, who has been a registered physiotherapist in […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Upland Park Criterium 2025 Results – Pro Men & Women Shine at Upland Memorial Park The Upland Park Criterium, part of the Race on Route 66 Weekend, wrapped up an incredible weekend of racing with a full day of fast-paced action at Upland Memorial Park. Riders faced a fun yet […]