Interview – Tom Soladay (Beyond Intervals Coaching & Optum Pro Cycling Team) Insights to Off Season Training
SoCalCycling.com caught up with Tom Soladay who is the founder of Beyond Intervals Coaching and a professional cyclist of 7 years with the Optum Pro Cycling Team. With the off season here for most competitive cyclists, Tom gives us some tips on common off season mistakes, cross/strength training, long-term training outlook, general diet concerns and keeping it …
Report & Photo Gallery: SoCal’s O’Melveny Cross Season Opener
The SoCal cyclocross season slipped onto the small cog in a big hurry with a doubleheader kickoff weekend at O’Melveny Park in Granada Hills. This rarely utilized facility in the northern end of the San Fernando Valley provided all the elements typical of the iconic SoCalCross Prestige Series, including fast grass, a couple of dismounts, …
CicLAvia – Heart of LA Car-Free Street Celebration is Set for October 5
On Sunday, October 5, Los Angeles will celebrate its tenth CicLAvia, transforming 10.1 miles of normally congested streets into a car-free, linear park for strolling, biking, playing, and experiencing the city from a new perspective. According to CicLAvia.org, ”CicLAvia will return to the Heart of LA on October 5 from 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. with …
Training: The Off Season
The offseason is where the successful athlete is made. Not too many athletes have claimed to have “too much time to prepare.” On the contrary, the successful athlete is utilizing the offseason initially as a time to recover, but is planning and preparing for the upcoming season. After a long and grueling road season, many …
Gran Fondo Italia Brings Spirit of Italy to Beverly Hills
The third edition of Gran Fondo cycling from Rodeo Drive is now history with the Gran Fondo Italia Beverly Hills held on the 28th of September. From Rodeo Drive through Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean over 800 cyclists took part, including City of Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse. Cyclists from around the country showed …
Video: Andreu Lacondeguy Breaks Curse to Win Red Bull Rampage
After three straight years of coming in 4th place, Spanish athlete Andreu Lacondeguy broke his curse in a big way, coming out on top with an emotional victory after fighting back nerves and a stacked field of competitors. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Southern Utah landscape, 20 riders thrilled fans tuning in live …
