Gone to Soon – Jim Whitsett, Bicycle Industry Veteran, Dies at 56
We were saddened to learn that Jim Whitsett passed away in his sleep from an apparent heart attack last weekend. Jim had deep roots in the cycling industry and managed many of SoCal’s popular bike shops including Supergo, Cynergy, Giant of Santa Monica and Performance over the past few decades. We had the pleasure of …
Sidi Celebrates Its First 60 Years
Sixty years as a fixture, pioneering trademarks and technological innovation It was 1960 when an old barn was transformed to create the first SIDI artisan workshop that produced hiking boots and sports shoes. The company’s indefatigable founder, Dino Signori, mastered the craft of shoemaking during extensive experience working in various shops, while simultaneously pursuing his …
Photo Gallery & Report: Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix
Clouds lingered overhead and rain hit the earlier races at the 2020 edition of the Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix Pro 1/2 race. With two of the main top teams in town tuning up and having training camps, this was going to be a battle that would show the rider’s and team’s form and organization …
Mint Riders Take on the Tour de Palm Springs
Mint Socks ambassadors are deep in to spring training with a stop at one of the essential 100 mile rides in Southern California, the Tour de Palm Springs. Like the Palm Springs itself, the DNA of the Mint brand is set in mid-century modern style. From the our minty-aqua green to the patterns of our …
The Dare to Race Ray “Doc” Hess Memorial Criterium Returns to Ontario this Weekend
Pacific Sunset Velo welcomes everyone back to Ontario for their first race of the year, the Ontario Dare to Race Ray “Doc” Hess Memorial Criterium. The race is held on a .8 mile course with a slight upward grade on the backside and a fast downward grade through the start/finish line and finishing sprint. The event remembers Ray …
Video: Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2020
The sixth edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race proved to be thrilling as expected with pro cyclists fighting it out in tough conditions to win the grand title. This was only the second event of the 2020 UCI World Tour. On a side note, people interested in betting on cycling events can …
