SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover what a cycling omnium event is and how it tests versatility among riders. Learn about its structure and winning strategies today! The post What Is a Cycling Omnium Event? Your Race Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

As a sports dietitian, I spend most of my year helping athletes fuel races from afar. But one week each year is different: Unbound Gravel. For the last several seasons, I’ve joined the Rocket Revolution Coaching Unbound Gravel camp to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for dozens of riders preparing for one of the toughest […]

SUMMARY TOP STORY RACE NEWS TEAM, RIDER AND CYCLING NEWS MIKE’S RIDE OF THE WEEK VIDEO   General Classification Top Ten, 37th Giro d’Italia Women, courtesy of Pro Cycling Stats   RACE NEWS TEAM, RIDER AND CYCLING NEWS   MIKE’S RIDE OF THE WEEK: MCKENZIE PASS A few weeks ago I shared a ROTW from […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 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 the six-race series for valuable points […]

The Breakdown The best bikepacking gear setup depends on three factors: your bike size, trip style, and personal preferences. There’s no single “right” answer for every cyclist, but navigating these key choices will help you find yours. Seat bag vs. rear rack: Choose a rear rack for small bikes, longer trips, or bulky items. Pick […]

Some climbs are hard. Some climbs are legendary. Then there’s the Colle della Finestre. First introduced to the Giro d’Italia in 2005, the famed gravel giant in Piemonte has become the launchpad for some of cycling’s greatest Grand Tour attacks – from Chris Froome‘s unforgettable raid to Simon Yates heroics in 2025. But long before […]

Check it out, y’all: Demi Vollering delivered one of women’s cycling’s great final-day reversals, and I, for one, am happy to have followed along. But that epic win isn’t all that’s in store in this Monday EuroTrash: Alex Baudin rode a solo masterclass to win the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes opener, while Ben Oliver and Modern Adventure […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover thrilling gravel race event examples across the United States, from the iconic Unbound Gravel to local gems. Join the ride today! The post Gravel Race Event Examples Across the United States appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

There has been much discussion about the remarkable speeds now being attained in endurance sports, whether running, cycling or triathlon.  Unquestionably huge advances have been made in training knowledge over the last three decades.  Those gains have not been limited to professional athletes alone but these gains and the new technology making them possible are […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Easily find gravel races near me in 2026! Discover top platforms and communities to join exciting cycling events. Start racing today! The post How to Find Gravel Races Near Me in 2026 appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The premier criterium racing series in the United States returns for a historic milestone. The American Criterium Cup (ACC) proudly kicks off its 5th anniversary season on Friday, June 5, 2026, with the high-octane McNellie’s Blue Dome Criterium, a headlining event of the legendary Saint Francis Tulsa Tough. Brought to […]

We are marking D-Day 2026 at Gear Break with an invasion of digital wonders and increased safety (and comfort). We have radar, helmets, and new features to keep you safe, cool, and protected. First up, we’ve got Andy’s test and review of the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 review followed by his first impressions of the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover how to find cycling group near me with our 2026 guide! Join local rides, improve fitness, and connect with fellow cyclists today! The post Find a Cycling Group Near Me: Your 2026 Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

REVIEW: The North American cycling market has until now lacked a viable alternative to replace the traditional bottle and cage system for securely carrying on-bike hydration. The Fidlock Twist system, as tested in the mid-size Twist Bottle 590, with antibacterial FIDGUARD Technology, aims to change that. The Fidlock Twist system isn’t new, it’s just new […]

As Toronto welcomes soccer fans from around the world, across Canada and Ontario, we welcome you to explore the city by bike. Cycling is one of the best ways to experience and see more of Toronto during the busy summer of soccer matches, celebrations, and community events. Cycling is also a great way to avoid […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover what is a cycling sportive explained in our complete guide. Learn about the structure, benefits, and how to participate in these exciting events! The post Cycling Sportive Explained: Your Complete Ride Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

Is this a first — a PEZ EuroTrash led with a women’s cycling article? You ask me (and Jonathan Milan; see below), the women’s Giro is worth leading off with – far more competitive than the men’s Giro. But this edition of EuroTrash serves up plenty of men’s racing news, kicking off with a reader poll about […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Ready to make a difference? Learn how to join a charity cycling ride fundraiser and support a cause while enjoying an exciting biking challenge! The post How to Join a Charity Cycling Ride Fundraiser appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

PEZ-Fans – when I put out the call last summer looking for help from the mighty PEZ readership, one of the first guys to raise his hand was Andy Rohrer.  It’s been almost a year and Andy has tucked in nicely as part of the PEZ crew – editing our weekly Gear Break column and […]

Clearly (as it were), we’re Tifosi fans here at Pez. We love the value, finding the quality to be at least as consistently solid as for glasses that cost twice as much. We’ve reviewed Tifosi’s rimless frames, very rimmed ones, and even took a prescription version to Africa. But we’ve never reviewed frames intended for […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Watch the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Race Highlights Watch the official highlights from the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 and relive the key moments from one of the world’s premier gravel cycling events. The elite men’s and women’s races featured challenging conditions, tactical racing, and memorable performances as […]

TRAVEL: Everyone goes to Tuscany. It’s beautiful – the cypress trees, the Chianti, the postcard climbs.  It’s also packed. But for the past decade, a different corner of Italy has been quietly hosting some of the best rides I’ve done. Not Tuscany. Not the Dolomites. The Adriatic Coast – specifically the town of Riccione, in […]

With apologies to the old saying “Stop and smell the roses,” if you’re going to stop while riding Adventure Cycling’s Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, it really shouldn’t be for flowers. With 40 different natural (what the name suggests) and developed (think: hotel swimming pool) hot springs along our 517.5-mile bikepacking route, you’ll find […]

Forget the ABC’s and skip right to the five C’s for a ride experience and combination of activities that will set your wheels spinning. In the areas surrounding the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), York Region, Durham Region and the Headwaters, also known as Central Counties, there are a number of ride suggestions that can be […]

You know what happened in the Giro, but how did it feel? Well, read below for reflections from Jonas, Felix, Jai and Sepp. Then switch over to the women’s version – which is already in disarray. *sigh* Meanwhile, Olav Kooij returned from injury to win on debut for Decathlon CMA CGM at Boucles de la […]