Don’t you just hate it when your Thanksgiving guests stomp your turkey, fling sweet potatoes against the wall and use cranberry sauce to give Fido a fauxhawk? The SoCalCross Prestige Series had some visitors like that at the 10th edition of the Turkey Trot CX. And they seemed like such nice boys. Barry Wicks, Spencer …

USADA announced today that a three-member panel of the American Arbitration Association North American Court of Arbitration for Sport (AAA), rendered its decision in the case of cyclist Richard Meeker, finding that Meeker committed an anti-doping rule violation, and will serve a two-year suspension. Meeker, 51, of Corona Del Mar, Calif., provided a urine sample …

Last Friday afternoon, VeloNews tweeted, “Amateur Richard Meeker says via attorney Howard Jacobs that he found 19-norandrostenediol in a supplement after testing positive.”    As of November 25th, we have yet to see an official statement from USA Cycling or USADA regarding the positive test. (Update on November 26th – USADA has now listed Meeker …

Southern California Bicycle Training Rides

We have put together a list of some of SoCal’s favorite Turkey Day Rides that will help you burn some extra calories and enjoy the day on the bike with your cycling friends. Mount Baldy to San Dimas Mountain Bike Ride – The ride starts at the Cow Canyon Saddle (near where Glendora Ridge Road and …

Today’s Turkey Trot CX, was held on a beautiful, dry day at Verdugo Park in Glendale. Amanda Nauman (SDG/Felt) took the win in the Elite Women’s race, while Spencer Paxson (Kona/Easton/SRAM) took the victory in the Elite Men’s race. Turkey Trot CX, SCPS #12 Elite Women: 1. Amanda Nauman (SDG/Felt) 2. Hannah Rae Finchamp (Luna …

Solidifying its commitment to the cycling industry, Sho-Air International is pleased to announce that it will open a new bicycle retail store in the city of Orange in Orange County, California. In addition, Sho-Air International’s current cycling business segment, the US Cup, will be re-organized as the Sho-Air Cycling Group. “This new store will meet …