The Orange County Cycling Classic treated riders to two circuit races at Irvine Great Park, formerly the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. The courses were  held on the tarmac of the old runways. Sunday’s stage featured a 1 kilometer dirt section that was hard packed, but had some loose sandy sections that claimed several …

Cannondale recently launched the all-new 2015 F-Si in Albstadt, Germany. Cannondale’s newest hardtail is the most integrated, the most advanced, and the lightest XC race bike the industry has ever seen. The proof is in the details. The current Cannondale F29 continues to set the bar for light weight and stiffness; however, the brand set …

Leah Kirchmann (Team Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) earned top points in all three jersey competitions at the North Star Grand Prix, the second of four events of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series. Kirchmann continues her lead in the Individual, Sprinter, and Best Young Rider (U26) Classifications. Lizzie Williams (Vanderkitten) bounded into the leaderboard and …

For the first time this season I got to travel south for a race instead of north to LA, for the Adrenaline SoCal Circuit Race in Chula Vista. After completing a 6-day stage race the week before in Mexico with lots of heat, climbing, and u-turns, I was feeling well prepared for this tough circuit …

ROL’s C50 Carbon Tubular wheels perform in any condition with the agility and stiffness comparable to any other high-end carbon tubular wheelset. From laying down serious watts to railing a hard corner, these wheels do it all. The depth allows for aerodynamic efficiency while not carrying too much extra weight. As a great all-rounder, these …

When Southern California’s favorite all-female biking event, the Beach Babe Bicycling Classic once again takes to the streets, women can also take heart! The ride’s organizer, Noble Pursuit, has formed a dream team with the Center for Women’s Cardiac Health & Research, part of the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial, to …