It’s Mayday at Gear Break. The showers are subsiding, the Mayflowers are coming out, and gravel continues its pivot from relaxed adventure to high-wattage racing. Campagnolo’s Record 13 brings wireless 13-speed tech to the masses, while Felt’s sub-1kg Breed frame and Hutchinson’s Touareg Race tires prove that road-level aero and weight standards are the new […]

When looking for your next great ride, a recommendation from a cycling friend can go a long way. Since we do not all travel in the same circles, we are here to share what we’ve heard from cyclists riding in the Kawartha Lakes, whether that be independently discovering trails and road routes or participating in […]

Their buds are barely visible right now, but by the time the last Saturday of September rolls around, the maples in North Hastings will be turning. The long summer days will have given way to crisp mornings and golden afternoons made for long rides. And the stunning vistas of the Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred (HHHH) […]

Three Things Every Canadian Cyclist Needs to Know Before Their Next Ride The research on cyclist visibility, sunburn and skin cancer risk will surprise you — especially if you’re over 50! By Wilbur Tarnasky, Inventor of ShadyRider Giveaway – Ontario By Bike has 6 ShadyRider’s to give to readers Enter HERE, before June 11, 2026 […]

Tadej Pogačar is already in command at the 2026 Tour de Romandie after winning Stage 1 ahead of Lenny Martinez and Florian Lipowitz. Elsewhere: reader poll results crown Wout van Aert’s Paris-Roubaix as the spring’s best Classic, women’s cycling prepares to make history on the Alto de L’Angliru, and the Washington D.C. Armed Forces Cycling […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CBR Carson Criterium #4 Photo Gallery CBR Carson Criterium # 4 continued the popular Southern California series with another competitive day of racing, drawing a strong turnout of elite riders. Known for its fast courses and tactical racing, the CBR series once again delivered exciting action as teams and individuals […]

Here’s a bit of commentary from Mike — perhaps not entirely revelatory for our most pro racing-informed readers, but hopefully cause for consideration of the question on every fan’s mind: Just how seriously should we be taking Paul Seixas’ rise? In 2020, Tadej Pogačar, who had been on no one’s short list to win the […]

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. […]