BMC Racing Team’s Phinney Wins Giro d’Italia Prologue
Taylor Phinney of the BMC Racing Team averaged more than 50 kilometers an hour Saturday to win the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia in Herning, Denmark, and become only the third American to wear the maglia rosa of race leader. Starting 17th-to-last of the 198 riders, Phinney blazed across the 8.7-kilometer course on his …
Bikes in the Barrio Logan “Cinco de Mayo” Grand Prix
The 16th Annual Barrio Logan Grand Prix takes place May 5th in Downtown San Diego near Petco Park and the Gaslamp District where riders will vye for $5000 and primes. The Barrio Logan Grand Prix hosts the Junior Criterium Championships, which is part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series. The BLGP offers Kid’s races …
Dana Point Grand Prix Predictions
By Roger Worthington, Prez, The DPCCF, Inc Wake up, time to race. Yes, the Dana Point Grand Prix Presented by Amgen Breakaway from Cancer is more than a race, what with the burgers, beers, beach, Breakaway from Cancer walk and action-packed kids races. But, in the end, it comes down to The Race. Who will …
Oakley and Rapha Cinco de Mayo Group Ride
Oakley and Rapha are partnering for an event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Dana Point Grand Prix and cycling in general. The event will take place at the Oakley Headquarters on Saturday, May 5th and consist of a group ride departing at 10 am followed by food and drinks. The ride will be similar …
Interview with Argyle Armada’s Mark Johnson
SoCalCycling.com: How did the Argyle Armada book come about? Mark Johnson: I’ve done freelance writing, editing and photography work for Slipstream, the organization that owns the Garmin-Cervélo team, since 2007. One of the things I do for the team is help them craft sponsorship proposals. That gives me unique insights on what happens behind the …
Dana Point Grand Prix is Set for Sunday
Great race course, thousands of excited fans, top level athlete participation, uplifting theme, and a commitment to helping charities and the local community. The USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC) race on Sunday, May 6th, will again attract the nation’s top professional and amateur racers to the beautiful Pacific Coast community of Dana Point California. …
