Sho-Air International presented the Sho-Air/Cannondale Professional Mountain Bike Team at the team’s headquarters and Cannondale flagship store, Sho-Air Cyclery in Orange, California last Friday. The team will face the 2015 campaign with a stacked lineup, welcoming newcomers and bringing a former member back “home.” Canadian National Champion Max Plaxton returns to Team Sho-Air/Cannondale after being …

Cannondale, a premium brand of Dorel Industries, and Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) are excited to announce the top Brazilian XC rider Henrique Avancini will join CFR for the 2015 and 2016 season. Avancini comes from the Caloi team, Cannondale’s Brazilian sister brand, and is a national mountain bike hero, as well as a 2016 Olympic …

SoCalCycling.com caught up with Jon Hornbeck, who currently rides professionally for the 5 Hour Energy pb Kenda Pro Cycling Team and is also is the owner of  Fast Tours Cycling camps. Jon tells us about his rise to the pro cycling ranks from a motocross background and his new business venture with Fast Tours Cycling camps, which offers …

SoCalCycling.com caught up with Tom Soladay who is the founder of Beyond Intervals Coaching and a professional cyclist of 7 years with the Optum Pro Cycling Team. With the off season here for most competitive cyclists, Tom gives us some tips on common off season mistakes, cross/strength training, long-term training outlook, general diet concerns and keeping it …

The SoCal cyclocross season slipped onto the small cog in a big hurry with a doubleheader kickoff weekend at O’Melveny Park in Granada Hills. This rarely utilized facility in the northern end of the San Fernando Valley provided all the elements typical of the iconic SoCalCross Prestige Series, including fast grass, a couple of dismounts, …

Over 30 Athletes have been invited to Redbull Rampage to prove who is the ultimate Freeride MTB Champ! The course has been built, the athletes have arrived and now just days remain before the ultimate test in downhill freeride mountain biking takes place during Red Bull Rampage. With lines taking shape and an evolving rider …