After two frustrating days at the Tour de Murrieta in California, Christiaan Kriek (Team Simple Green/Bike Religion) won the last stage and finished third overall in this tour over three days. Kriek described winning the final stage as one of his most satisfying victories ever. Especially after the frustration and disappointment he experienced in the …

The only race series in the United States offering amateur cyclists trips to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, where they will compete against the country’s top men and women professionals, has a new name and several new cities for 2012. Formerly known as the Nature Valley Pro Ride, the new “Nature Valley Pro Chase” will …

Neil shirley

We caught up with the recently retired Neil Shirley as he transitions from life as a professional rider to life as a professional writer. Over the past few years, Neil has generously shared his race journals with SoCalCycling.com and now will continue to write as an editor for Road Bike Action. The past two seasons, …