Young Slovakian cycling sensation and overall 2012 Amgen Tour of California race leader Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale crashed and punctured a tire on a wicked descent, but recovered to win Stage 2 of the race in Santa Cruz, Calif., his second consecutive stage in as many days. Ironically, the punctured tire was also the …

California must suit Peter Sagan (SVK) of Liquigas-Cannondale well. The 22-year-old rider overcame a flat tire five kilometers (3.1 miles) from the finish only to be towed back up to the pack at more than 40 miles per hour to pass his challengers within the last 100 meters to win Stage 1 of the 2012 …

The Official Results have been posted on SoCalCycling.com for the State Individual Time Trial Championships that took place at Lake Los Angeles on May 12.Congratulations to all of the Individual Time Trial Champions in 33 categories! Results > Photo © Phil Beckman

SoCalCycling.com / Echelon Design Team sponsor Champion System has extended an invitation and special price to SoCalCycling.com’s friends to celebrate the 2012 Amgen Tour of California as hosts of The Champions Brunch at Tra Di Noi of Beverly Hills.  The Champion’s Brunch is an event fully developed and offered by Champion System on May 20th …

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The start list for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California was announced today by AEG, presenter of the race. With 128 riders from 16 elite professional cycling teams, this world-class roster promises to bring exciting competition to the seventh annual Amgen Tour of California, which kicks off this Sunday, May 13, in Santa Rosa, Calif. …