SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Find local bike clubs to join and start riding today. Get tips on where to look and how to connect with the right group for you. The post How to Find Bike Clubs Near Me and Actually Get Riding appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

VUELTA’26 STAGE 4: Is the 2026 Vuelta a España already over? It certainly looked that way in Andorra, where Tadej Pogačar produced another of his now-familiar demonstrations. The Slovenian attacked on the Collada de Beixalis, rode the final 50 kilometres alone and reached Andorra la Vella nearly three minutes ahead of his closest rivals. Jarno […]

The days are starting to get shorter here in southern Ontario, the mornings are cooler, & more cyclists are thinking about dusting off the trainer & pulling the bike back into the pain cave. Indoor racing season is just around the corner, & a lot of us are about to spend the next several months […]

The saying goes: “There’s no bad weather, just inadequate gear.” Be prepared for your next dousing by Mother Nature with these picks for some of our favorite wet-weather touring gear. Best Helmet Cover for Wet Weather Proviz Reflect360 Waterproof Helmet Cover, $26 Proviz Reflect360 Waterproof Helmet Cover Courtesy of Proviz This windproof and waterproof seam-sealed […]

VUELTA’26 STAGE 3: There was no winner in Font-Romeu after rain, wind, hail and lightning brought the third stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España to a dramatic halt. With the roads covered in water and thick hailstones, Tadej Pogačar led the peloton off the road and into the shelter of a restaurant. The race […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Learn about California’s e-bike laws, including class definitions, speed limits, and new 2026 regulations to stay compliant and safe. The post California E-Bike Laws: Classes, Limits, and 2026 Rules appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Ride Routes presented for The LA26 Ride Event – Hosted by The Stonehaus, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team. September 26, 2026. Westlake Village, CA. Starting at the world famous Stonehaus in Westlake Village, CA, come enjoy a great morning of riding in Malibu and […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: When a driver hits a bicyclist in Denver, the driver may be liable when their negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, failing to yield, or making an unsafe turn, caused the crash. However, liability is not automatic. Investigators and insurance companies may examine the actions of both the driver and […]

VUELTA’26 STAGE 2: What an arrival for Matthew Brennan! The 21-year-old Visma | Lease a Bike sensation demolished the opposition in Manosque to win the first road stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España. Pau Miquel took second and race leader Tadej Pogačar sprinted to third, while Ethan Hayter’s ambitious bid for the red jersey […]

Oscar Boyd is a young British cyclist who has become enamoured of long-distance touring adventures.  His photography skills and writing talent have been the basis for four (so far) entertaining and beautifully-produced YouTube videos.  They have covered rides the length of Japan, the Westfjords of Iceland and, as we reviewed here, the length of Britain.  […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2026 La Vuelta a España returns for its 81st edition with three weeks of racing, 21 stages and a challenging route that begins in Monaco and concludes in Granada, Spain. The final Grand Tour of the 2026 cycling season runs from August 22 through September 13, with American cycling […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover how to quickly find nearby bicycle riding trails using tools like TrailLink and Komoot, ensuring your next adventure is just a pin drop away! The post How to Find Bicycle Riding Trails Near Me Right Now appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

VUELTA’26 STAGE 1: Tadej Pogačar started his pursuit of a first Vuelta a España victory in suitably dramatic fashion, winning the opening Monaco time trial and pulling on the first red leader’s jersey of the 2026 race. But it was desperately close: Ethan Hayter missed the stage win by just nine-hundredths of a second. Joshua […]

Ex Rider Interview: If you are of a certain age you will remember the name Micheal Wilson as one of the successful Australian’s in the European professional peloton in the 80’s. Ed Hood caught up with Micheal at his Tasmanian vineyard to hear his story. In January 2025 we lost our friend and colleague Ed […]

TOP STORY Julian Alaphilippe Bids Farewell to the Peloton RACE NEWS TEAM, RIDER AND CYCLING NEWS VIDEO Julian Alaphilippe Bids Farewell to the Peloton For a moment — post-prime Sagan and pre-present era van der Poel, van Aert and Pogačar — Julian Alaphilippe was the most exciting rider in the peloton. Granted, sometimes he was […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Quickly estimate calories burned while cycling with our easy-to-use calculator. Input your weight and ride duration for accurate results. The post Bicycle Ride Calorie Calculator: Quick Estimates for Cyclists appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Pro Cycling Returns to St. Louis for the Gateway Cup Prestigious American Criterium Cup Event Includes Four Days of Races through Four Historic St. Louis Neighborhoods Top level professional cycling returns to St. Louis. St. Louis will play host to hundreds of cyclists and 40,000-50,000 spectators for the 40th edition […]

Pez Fans, Gear Break anuncia ¡Vuelve la Vuelta! The Vuelta rolls out of Monaco mañana, and with it comes the surest sign that summer’s clock is running out – evenings are closing in earlier with each day. Soon, the first genuinely cool morning will have you digging for arm warmers or a thermal jersey. But, […]

The 2026 Vuelta a España starts in Monaco on August 22 and delivers 3,275 kilometres of heat, climbing and late-season suffering before finishing in Granada on September 13. Tadej Pogačar arrives chasing the only Grand Tour missing from his résumé, while Primož Roglič, João Almeida, Richard Carapaz and a talented group of outsiders face the […]

Woohoo who’s fired up for the Vuelta? (No, “fired up” isn’t some ill-intended pun related to the likely temperatures.) The third Grand Tour of the season always get askance views from all but the die-hardest of the die hards; everyone’s tired — the riders for sure, but we fans as well. And this year Tadej […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Southern California is a great place to ride an e-bike, but not every rider needs the biggest battery, the heaviest frame or the most powerful setup. Some riders want a bike for coastal errands. Some need something easy to store in an apartment. Some want a practical ride for campus, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Southern California is one of the best places in the country to ride an electric bike. From coastal bike paths and beach towns to college campuses, dense neighborhoods, RV trips, weekend markets and short urban errands, there are countless situations where two wheels are easier than a car. But not […]

Van Rysel has moved quickly from Decathlon’s value-focused house brand to a serious presence at the sharp end of the WorldTour — and the RCR Pro is the bike leading that charge. It’s the same lightweight aero frame raced by teenage sensation Paul Seixas and the Decathlon CMA CGM Team, but our $7,499 Special Edition […]

Aerobic capacity and anaerobic power tell us what a cyclist can do while fresh – but races are often decided after several demanding hours in the saddle. Emerging research into cycling durability examines who can preserve the most power as fatigue accumulates, why WorldTour riders appear particularly resistant to performance decline, and how the rest […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Race Across America (RAAM), one of the world’s most iconic ultra-endurance cycling events, is taking a temporary pause as organizers evaluate the future of the race and its related events. After more than 40 years of history, the review is intended to strengthen the participant experience, preserve RAAM’s legacy and […]