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 …

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 …

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. …

Yesterday was the four year anniversary of my 1st road race. Four years ago at Devil’s Punchbowl, I rode away from the field and won! But USAC official, Jack Vincent, relegated me to last place because I failed the roll out. At the time I had no idea what junior gears were. Anyway, that is …

We had a great time watching nearly 1000 cyclists pre ride the Amgen Tour of California Ontario to Mt. Baldy course. Great job to everyone that rode in it and had a smile on their face! Living in Claremont, we know all to well that Mt. Baldy is a beast! A full gallery with photos …

The early road season in the US has been marked by the iconic SRAM Tour of the Gila for the past 25 years. With SRAM extending its sponsorship to 2012, the May 2-6 event will be number 26. Considered one of the hardest and hilliest races in the US, the SRAM Tour of the Gila …