SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why charity cycling rides have minimum fundraising goals. Learn how these requirements ensure real impact for nonprofits and support their mission. The post Why Charity Cycling Rides Have Minimum Fundraising appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why gravel events have different categories. Learn how these classifications can help you choose the perfect race for your goals. The post Why Gravel Events Have Different Categories: 2026 Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

Bianchi Specialissima A new flagship On the heels of their Infinito, an all-road focused all-rounder featured right here just three months ago, Bianchi is following up with a new flagship tarmac oriented all-arounder: the Specialissima. Having undergone a complete redesign, Bianchi’s Reparto Corse has pushed the Specialissima further than ever before. They have evolved it […]

Professional road cyclists spend roughly half the year away from active competition, and the sports filling those hours tell a revealing story. According to research published in the journal PLOS ONE, endurance athletes build a deep and lasting identity around sport participation. That lasting athletic identity may help explain why some competitors remain drawn to […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A bicycle accident can leave more than physical injuries in its wake. Victims are often left wondering who is responsible, how medical bills will be paid, and whether they have the right to pursue compensation. The four legal questions that commonly follow a bicycle accident involve liability, available compensation, evidence, […]

Castelli ‘Hot Weather’ Kit: Just when our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton thought he had reviewed his final bike kit for the 2026 summer, Castelli sent him their A/C Collection for ‘Hot Weather’ cycling. We don’t hear him complaining about getting out on the bike in the sun. Cool design and cool to wear Alastair […]

With an emphatic win at stage one of the Tour de Suisse, simply riding away from the field with apparent ease, Tadej Pogačar has set the stage for the Tour de France. Then, from the sublime to the sorrowful: Wout van Aert was ruled out of the Tour de France after a septic elbow injury, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CBR Carson Criterium #6 Photo Gallery CBR Carson Criterium Finale Concludes 2026 Premier Series Season The 2026 California Bicycle Racing (CBR) Premier Criterium Series wrapped up on June 7th in Carson, California, bringing another successful season of the CBR Premier Criterium Series to a close. Riders and teams competed throughout […]

Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France ran from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan – summiting the 2,115 meter high Col du Tourmalet as the first of three hard climbs that shook up the g.c. leader board. Various members of the PEZ-Crew have visited the mythic climb over the past 2 decades, and my own date […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Explore diverse California cycling route examples, from coastal paths to mountain trails. Perfect for all skill levels and goals! The post California Cycling Route Examples for Every Terrain appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

It should be no surprise to anyone by now that endurance performance is impaired in hot conditions. While heat affects everyone, it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Can we predict who might be more or less affected by heat? Summer has definitely arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. May saw me in my final month of my […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Riders of all ages and experience levels rode through the scenic coastal city, ending at the finish festival featuring local vendors and musicians Inaugural Bike the Coast Ventura Draws Nearly 600 Riders The inaugural Bike the Coast Ventura hosted nearly 600 riders on June 13, welcoming participants of all ages and […]

Adventure Cycling turns 50 this year, and cyclists across the country are celebrating the way cyclists do: by getting on their bikes and going on an adventure. Through our Drop-in Rides program, groups from across the country have signed up to ride three of America’s most epic routes: the TransAmerica Trail, the Great Divide Mountain […]

This is one packed EuroTrash! We lead off with a look at the youngsters who just tore through the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and then turn to the weekend’s races: Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) sprinted to victory at the Muur Classic Geraardsbergen fresh off three Giro stage wins; Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) added a fifth 2026 […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why cycling events have rest stops and how they enhance your ride, offering hydration, nutrition, and support for a successful journey. The post Why Cycling Events Have Rest Stops: A Rider’s Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

The first printed books were meant to emulate hand-written manuscripts and since the days of Gutenberg we continue to admire fine publications. The Rizzoli company is noted for its quality works and has not disappointed with “Japanese Steel”, a celebration of “bike boom” two-wheelers that features superb presentation along with exquisite photos of bicycles you […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source:   Explore South Los Angeles During CicLAvia—Leimert Park Meets Expo Park On Sunday, June 28, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., CicLAvia kicks off its 66th car-free open streets event, catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and healthy living. CicLAvia—Leimert Park Meets Expo Park connects Leimert Park and Expo Park […]

Travel:  Stage 11 of the 2022 Tour de France climbed the mighty Col du Galibier at 2645 meters altitude, in the middle of a brutal first day in the Alps and enroute to a summit finish atop the Col du Granon.  I “rode” the Telegraphe / Galibier duo back in 2017 – maybe better to […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover what a cycling passport event is and how collecting stamps can enhance your biking experience in 2026. Join the adventure today! The post What Is a Cycling Passport Event? Your 2026 Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

It’s almost the middle of June, and calendar summer is almost here, but meteorological summer is in full swing. Gear Break has all the info you need to get dressed up for the hot weather as the mercury rises. Chuck reviews a few pieces from the new Pearl Izumi Red collection. Assos has dropped a […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The annual Pasadena Senior Games Cycling races will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Long Beach’s beautiful El Dorado Park. Pasadena Senior Games is part of a nationwide program of multi-sport Olympic-style athletic events for adults 50+. Road Racing Opportunity for Senior Cyclists The 2026 Pasadena Senior Games […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Ready for the 2026-2027 season? Use our cyclocross race calendar checklist to plan effectively, ensure gear readiness, and conquer your races! The post Cyclocross Race Calendar Checklist for 2026–2027 appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

Into Tierra del FuegoAt Río Gallegos, we had reached the official end of the Ruta 40 and there was just one thing to do; cross over to the island called Tierra del Fuego (which is actually not mainland America) and reach the end of the world! First though; border bordel!! Thanks to Covid (yes, that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The upcoming summer sports calendar presents a truly massive intersection of global passion. As cycling fans prepare for the grueling mountain ascents of the Tour de France, soccer enthusiasts are simultaneously gearing up for the expansive spectacle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Managing the sheer volume of global attention […]

As the glow of the Giro d’Italia Women fades and cycling turns toward the Tour de France, the sport enters its strange June intermission – a month defined by altitude camps, tune-up races and shifting priorities. This week’s AIRmail looks at Demi Vollering’s dramatic Women’s Giro victory, the changing role of the Dauphiné and Tour […]