The dawn of 2012 brings with it the anticipation of many momentous events – the presidential election, The Summer Olympics, and if you follow the Mayan calendar, the apocalypse. If all of civilization is falling, we may as well go out in style – and come October, the best freestyle mountain bikers in the world …

We have created a STRAVA Club where riders can track, compete and share your rides with other riders in the Cycling Community. STRAVA allows you to upload your data using your GPS unit (Garmin, iPhone or Android) and will automatically log and organize your data, giving you a complete overview of your training, while making …

With the shift in the US cyclocross calendar comes a longer season and riders in California are no strangers to longer cycling seasons. This weekend in Bakersfield, the 2nd Annual NorCal vs. SoCal State Cyclocross Championships will be held in conjunction with the season finale for the SoCal Prestige Series. This end of season extravaganza, …

Choosing a good cycling shoe is one of the most important choices a cyclist can make in terms of comfort and increasing performance on the bike. I had always heard good things about the S-Works Road shoe, so was looking forward to trying them out. Due to having a high arch and wide foot, I …

The 2012 season is getting underway! It is always an exciting time of year as new team kits are unveiled! SoCalCycling.com would like to feature everyone’s team kit and give you the the chance to show off your design and represent your sponsors. Please send a hi-res photo or illustration to [email protected] by January 20th …

USADA announced today that Nick Brandt-Sorenson of Los Angeles, a masters rider who also competed in Category 1 races, has accepted a two-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation. Brandt-Sorenson, 32, tested positive for Efaproxiral, which artificially enhances delivery of oxygen to the tissues, as the result of a sample collected at the Masters Road …