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Cynergy Cycles to Host Phinney and Ochowicz for Book Signing on February 7
2/3/12 - Join Cynergy Cycles on February 7th at 7pm in welcoming American cycling legends Jim Ochowicz and Davis Phinney to recant the pioneering and legendary 7-Eleven Cycling Team. Jim will be signing copies of his book "Team 7-Eleven: How an Unsung Band of American Cyclists Took on the World – and Won.” You will be treated to an open Q & A with these two legends and learn how this team influenced later programs such as the Motorola, US Postal Service and now the BMC Racing Team. This will be a special evening to be sure. Cynergy Cycles will be giving away free copies of Jim's book to the first 20 to RSVP. Call 310.857.1500 or e-mail RSVP@cynergycycles.com to RSVP.
Top Cyclists to Compete at the 13th Annual San Dimas Stage Race March 16-18
2/2/12 - World class professional, talented amateur, and Junior (15-16 & 17-18) cyclists will compete in the 13th annual San Dimas Stage Race (SDSR). The highly regarded SDSR, hosted by local bike club SC Velo, is scheduled for March 16th, 17th, and 18th. Three exciting stages of racing are scheduled as well as Kids Races on the last day. Over 800 professional and amateur cyclists are expected to compete for cash prizes.
The San Dimas Stage Race is set for March 16th - 18th.
Can Ben Day win the Overall GC for the third year in a row? 2011 Photo Gallery >
Photo © SoCalCycling.com
Breakaway from Cancer Masters Team Announces 2012 Roster
2/1/12 - The Breakaway from Cancer Masters Team (BfC) looks to continue its winning ways in 2012, after a successful 2011 campaign. The team had announced a shift in focus entering 2011; most notably by cutting the team in half and expansion of their charitable efforts. BfC will continue to expand their work with their sponsors on specific events, corporate awareness programs, and other outreach in 2012. More & Roster >
The 2012 Breakaway from Cancer Masters Team during their recent training camp.
Photo © Scott Dworkin
Slide Show: Featuring a Collection of SoCal's Cycling Jerseys
2/1/12 - Our Jersey Slide Show features the 2012 jerseys of SoCal's Cycling Clubs and Teams. Click to play the slide show, expand to full screen or view on Flickr. Is your Team's Jersey Missing? Submit the original artwork by February 8th to be included for Round 2.
HELEN’S Cycles Women’s Elite Team Announced
1/31/12 - Helen’s Cycles, regionally known for supporting women’s racing and cycling, is excited for the 2012 season. This will be the 19th year that Jay Wolff of Helen’s Cycles has supported an elite women’s team. The program will continue to carry the torch of women’s cycling with a two-pronged approach that has been successful in the past. Suzanne Sonye is at the helm of the Elite Team and Stella Tong will be running the Development Team which is in it’s second year. The Helen’s Cycles Women’s Elite Team has seen race success over the past two decades. More & Roster >
BMC Racing Team's Big Three - Philippe Gilbert, Cadel Evans and Thor Hushovd.
Photo © Blandine Roquelet
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Athlete Profile: Steven Peace Sets his Sights on the 2012 London Olympics
By Sean Burke, Crank Cycling
1/29/12 - Little Cancellara I call him. He doesn’t quite have the stout build of the Swiss, but he is putting out half of Cancellara’s wattage by pedaling with only his left leg. I’m sure you are asking why he is doing it with only one leg, so I’ll fill you in on the details. Steven had a stroke in late 2006 that left him paralyzed on his right side. His doctors didn’t even think he’d walk and talk again, much less ride a bike, race a bike, and win international medals. But Steven is a determined, hard working man. It’s that hard work that got him through the Naval Academy and that worked ethic was most likely bolstered by his 16 years of active service. By way of work, determination, and surely a bit of good fortune, Steven was walking and talking in 6 months and soon after that got his first post-injury bike, a recumbent trike. More >
Steven tells President Obama how awesome bike racing is.
Keith “KK” Ketterer to Ride UCI Masters World Hour Record Attempt this Sunday
1/27/12 - Keith “KK” Ketterer, who rides for the Breakaway from Cancer Masters Cycling Team, will be riding his second UCI Masters World Hour Record Attempt in the 55-59 age group at the Home Depot Center Velodrome this Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and cheer KK on. The event is free with no parking or entry fees. There will be music and a professional announcer on hand to get the crowd going. KK is the World Record Holder in the World Hour Record (50-54),which he set in 2009, as well as a 3-Time UCI Masters World Champion and 5-Time US Masters National Champion. Below is a short video from a recent training session KK put in at the track in preparation for this Sunday's UCI Masters World Hour Record Attempt. Directions >
NOW and Novartis for MS Women's Team Prepares for 2012 Season in Bermuda
1/26/12 - The NOW and Novartis for MS Women's Team started off the season with their training camp in tropical Bermuda last week. Bermuda Tourism invited Phil Keoghan (host of the Amazing Race and cyclist) and the team to Bermuda to showcase Bermuda as a cycling destination. Bermuda Tourism was excited to host the NOW and Novartis for MS Women's Team, which includes team captain Robin Farina who is the current US National Road Champion and has been selected to the Olympic Long Team. Looking to improve on a very successful 2011 pilot season, the team that launched in June of this year will tackle a full season of racing in 2012 with a 9-rider roster. More >
The NOW and Novartis for MS Women's Team started off the
2012 season with their training camp in beautiful Bermuda.
Photo © Chris Ross
Race Report: NorCal Vs. SoCal Championships Race
1/25/12 - With Saturdays event marking the end for the SoCal Prestige series, presented by SPY Optic, and the crowning of many series overall categories winners, Sunday would be the last CX race of the long eventful 2011-12 season. The event, like last year was the NorCal Vs. SoCal Championships Race, an event for bragging rights and a true California champion jersey to each of the categories winners.
The course had no surprise rains or gusty winds to challenge riders, the cool sunny B-town weather was perfect for the final day. It was a challenging, Euro style course but run in reverse from Saturday’s course with a few turns changed to make it flow and consistently test competitors. More >
Andy Jacques-Maynes (Cal Giant Berries/Specialized) topped the podium
and the title for NorCal at the NorCal Vs. SoCal Cross Championships.
Photo © Kenneth Hill / Light & Shadows Photography
Monster Media Powered by MRI Cycling Team Launches Team and Reality Series
1/24/12 - The 2012 racing season is under way and the Monster Media Powered by MRI cycling team is ready to roll. With a totally committed group of sponsors, multiple past National Champions, and a fully supported junior development program the team hopes to make 2012 a great season. While the team is focused first on master's racing, it will also be competing locally and nationally in the pro 1-2 category whenever possible.
Also new for 2012 will be the first of its kind Reality Series based around the team, titled, "RACE DAY". The new series will be written and directed by Jamie Paolinetti, creator of "The Hard Road" and "PRO" the movie. More >
NorCal vs. SoCal: Day One of The Final Showdown
1/23/12 - “One to go, one to go, one to go!” the famous ring of Dave Towle filled the B-Town finale as the SoCal Prestige Series, presented by SPY Optic, hit Bakersfield for the last of its 22 races this season. While most series have been done for weeks and all the big events in the U.S. Finished, SoCal Series promoter Dorothy Wong along with the B-town race promoter Sam Ames put together one last double race weekend with the series finale and the NorCal vs. SoCal. The European style course had a fast long paved start before the sweeping left turn that lead into the high-speed technical off-camber grass sections. The course then came back into the main expo area hitting the “Rock Lobster Launch Pad,” a wooden flyover with potential for sweet jumping action. More >
Brent Prenzlow (Celo Pacific / Focus) Gareth Feldstein (Ritte Racing) sprint for 3rd
with a bike throw at the NorCal Vs. SoCal Championships in Bakersfield.
photo © Larry Aronat
Home Depot Center Velodrome to Host USA vs. Canada Showdown #2 Tonight
1/22/12 - The Home Depot Center Velodrome will host the second installment of the USA vs. Canada Showdown Series tonight January 22 at 6 p.m. The series will pit national team riders from the U.S. and Canadian National Teams in both sprint and endurance races in a free-to-the-public evening event. The U.S. and Canadian National Teams are in training residency at The Home Depot Center Velodrome, and the racing series will provide an opportunity for the teams to augment their training programs in a competitive and spirited environment. More >
Charon Smith (Surf City Cyclery) leads a break at the Anger Management Crit.
photo © John Perez
Red Bull Rampage Returns in 2012
1/21/12 - 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 are going to huck it like there is no tomorrow. Red Bull Rampage, the most progressive and prestigious event in Freeride will once again return to the Zion area of Utah on October 5-7, 2012.
The Red Bull Rampage is set to return to October 5-7. Freestyle mountain
biker, Gee Atherton, shows us how it's done at the 2010 Red Bull Rampage.
photo © Ian Hylands/Red Bull Content Pool
Join SoCalCycling.com on STRAVA
1/19/12 - 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 fitness a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you’re exercising alone. It's a great way to learn about new rides and connect with other cyclists! Strava is free to use or you can upgrade to a paid Premium account for more features. Join SoCalCycling.com on STRAVA >
NorCal vs. SoCal State Cyclocross Championships and SoCal Finals
1/18/12 - 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, with beer tents, $ 6,500 in prize money, Belgian Frites and hot cross racing action will provide an excellent opportunity for the two regions of the Golden State to mix it up and battle for bears and bragging rights. With NorCal taking numerous National and Masters World Championship titles, they are hungry to take the regional title. Last year NorCal won many races, but SoCal won with a few more riders. More >
The riders will feel the burn up the “Lightspeed Leg Buster” run up as they
go for the title at the 2nd Annual NorCal vs. SoCal State Cyclocross Championships.
Product Review: Specialized S-Works Road Shoe
By Christy Nicholson, SoCalCycling.com
1/16/12 - 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 fairly high arch and wide foot, I have a difficult time finding cycling shoes that fit my feet well. When I do find a favorite shoe, I have been known to stock up on spare pairs just in case it is discontinued and will wear the same model for years. Upon trying on the Specialized Women's S-Works Road shoe for sizing, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they fit and how comfortable and light (215 grams) they felt right out of the box.
Full Product Review >
The S-Works Road shoe features a sleek design, Boa closures and is well ventilated.
Full Product Review >
photo © SoCalCycling.com
Have Your 2012 Team Kit Featured on SoCalCycling.com
1/14/12 – 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 info@socalcycling.com by January 20th to be included. Your photo or illustration will be uploaded to and featured on SoCalCycling.com's Flickr and be featured in a Flickr slide show on SoCalCycling.com.
Brandt-Sorenson Accepts Doping Sanction, Marcotte Now National Champion
1/13/12 – 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 Nationals in Bend, Ore. Efaproxiral is prohibited under the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing and the International Cycling Union (UCI) Anti-Doping Rules, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code. More >
The racing season is underway in SoCal! In the Masters 30 + race
Arjuna Flenner (Back Abbey), Rob Kamppila (CA Pools / DeWalt) and Shawn Van Gassen
(SoCalCycling.com / Echelon Design) shake out the cobwebs with a break away.
photo © Kim Tom
Sarah Hammer is Second in US Olympic Committee’s December Athletes of Month
1/13/12 - Sarah Hammer (Temecula, Calif./OUCH Pro Cycling) finished in second place in the United States Olympic Committee’s December Athletes of the Month. Hammer earned a pair of medals, including a gold medal in the women’s omnium, at the Union Cycliste Internationale Track World Cup held in Cali, Colombia, from Dec. 1-3, 2011. Hammer also teamed up with Lauren Tamayo (Asheville, N.C./Exergy TWENTY12), Dotsie Bausch (Irvine, Calif./OUCH Pro Cycling) and Jennie Reed (Seattle, Wash./OUCH Pro Cycling) to win the bronze medal in the women’s team pursuit. More >
The Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team and new web site
were announced during the team’s official presentation.
photo © OPQS / Tim de Waele
Champion System Pro Cycling Team Launches
1/12/12 – The presentation of the Champion System Pro Cycling Team in Beijing was not only the first introduction of the squad to the world, it also illustrated the world of opportunities representing the new venture. With 18 athletes from 10 countries, the Champion System team embodies a number of firsts in competitive cycling: the first Asian-based pro continental squad, and the first time a cycling apparel company is both the owner and title sponsor of an elite international team. More >
Hong Kong Cycling's Coach Shen (center) poses with Champion System Pro Cycling
Team Chinese riders (left to right) Xu Gang, Jiao Pengda, Jiang Kun and Liu Biao.
photo © Champion System Pro Cycling Team
Team Garmin-Cervélo Officially Renamed Team Garmin-Barracuda
1/11/12 – Team Garmin-Cervélo, the elite American professional cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions, today announced that it will become Team Garmin-Barracuda with the addition of Barracuda Networks as a new sponsor of the team. Barracuda Networks is the worldwide leader in powerful, affordable content security, network performance and data protection solutions for organizations of all sizes. More >
The new Garmin-Barracuda Jersey.
Photo © Slipstream Sports LLC
2012 Race Season Kicks Off this Weekend
1/10/12 - It is hard to believe that SoCal's shorter than ever off-season is over and the race season is already upon us! It seems that everyone has been training harder than ever on the training rides, trying to beat Strava records and has been taking advantage of the fantastic weather to log in some miles. It is safe to say that everyone can expect some pretty fast racing for January when the race season gets underway this weekend at the Ontario Series Grand Prix. Good luck to everyone racing and be sure to check out our Race Schedule for more info on upcoming bike races!
Update on County of Los Angeles Bicycle Master Plan
1/9/12 - The County Regional Planning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning the Final Plan and Draft EIR on November 16, 2011. Since the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was not complete at that time, the public hearing was continued to January 11, 2012. Interested persons will be given an opportunity to testify or submit written comments concerning the Final Plan and Final EIR.
The Plan is currently being revised based on comments from the Commissioners, a Motion passed by the County Board of Supervisors on November 27th, and public comments received. A copy of the revised Plan and Final EIR are available at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/go/bikeplan. A copy of the Plan and the Draft EIR that was presented at last month’s public hearing is available at all County libraries. Computers are available at these County libraries to access the revised Plan via the internet. The Regional Planning Commission public hearing details are as follows:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 9 a.m., Hall of Records; Room 150, 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Levi Leipheimer will make his debut with the Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Team in 2012.
photo © OPQS / Tim de Waele
Powers and Compton win Cyclocross National Championship Titles
1/8/12 - Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass./Rapha-Focus) and Katie Compton (Colorado Springs, Colo./Rabobank-Giant) took home elite national titles as the 2012 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships concluded Sunday with thousands fans watching live both in person and on line. Collegiate national titles were also decided on the final day of competition; wrapping up five days of racing which saw more than 1,100 competitors and 5,000 spectators at Badger Prairie Park outside Madison, Wisconsin. The men's elite competition was a story of five riders driving the front of the race as Jonathan Page (Northfield, N.H./Planet Bike), Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass/Team Rapha-Focus), Ryan Trebon (Bend, Ore./LTS-Felt), Tim Johnson (Topsfield, Mass./Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) and Dylan McNicholas (Stratham, N.H./Cyclocrossworld-Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) quickly established themselves outfront. More >
Kyle Gritters (Rock N' Road Cyclery) leads through the barriers.
Photo © Kenneth Hill / Light & Shadows Photography
RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK Presents Team, Kit and Bike
1/6/12 - After three months off the bike and plenty of re-shuffling, re-organizing and re-vitalizing, it’s finally time for the cycling season to begin for RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK. Tonight, the team, the new kit and the team bikes were presented to 5,000 enthusiastic fans at the ‘Rockhal’ in Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. After the presentation, a surprise concert by Karl Bartos (Kraftwerk) put a musical end to a successful night. While the riders have had time to return home and spend time with family and friends, behind the scenes the management and staff of RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK have been very busy preparing for a super season of racing. More >
Fabian Cancellara, Andy Schleck and Frank Schleck will lead RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK.
photo © RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK
Video - Long Beach New Years Day Ride
1/6/12 - The popular Long Beach New Years Day Ride attracted nearly 600 riders.The ride is a great way to ring in the New Year with friends and sweat out the bubbly!
Video by MaRickVideo
Amgen Tour of California Seeks Artwork Submissions, Chance to Win Trip to Race
1/5/12 - AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, is seeking original artwork submissions for the design of the 2012 Amgen Breakaway from Cancer® Most Courageous Rider Jersey. This jersey is awarded daily to the cyclist who best exemplifies the character of those engaged in the fight against cancer – courage, sacrifice, inspiration, determination, and perseverance. More >
Happy New Year! Thanks for enjoying the ride with us! Wishing you all the best in 2012!
photo © SoCalCycling.com
Champion System Pro Cycling Team Announces Final Roster and Directors
1/4/12 - The Champion System Pro Cycling Team announced its final, 18-rider roster while also revealing its assistant sport directors for its inaugural season.
Adding to the list of riders already announced for Asia’s first Pro Continental team is past Malaysian national road champion Adiq Othman. Ten nationalities are represented on the squad that will be directed by General Manager/Sport Director Ed Beamon. More >
The Champion System Pro Cycling Team kit and roster have been revealed.
CashCall Mortgage Cycling Team Announces 2012 Team and Sponsors
1/3/12 - The CashCall Mortgage Cycling Team announced the addition of two major sponsors for the 2012 season. KHS Bicycles and Sho-Air International have chosen to partner with the CashCall Mortgage Cycling Team. With their support, the team will race a full NRC schedule and build upon the success generated in 2011. The team won 27 races and the CA/NV State Road Race and Criterium championship titles in their first season. With the support of all their great sponsors, the team’s goal is to become the number one Domestic Elite team in the country. More >
The CashCall Mortgage Cycling Team will focus on racing a NRC Schedule in 2012.
photo © Danny Munson
Download and Print the 2012 SoCalCycling.com Calendar
12/31/11 - SoCalCycling.com would like to share the 2012 SoCalCycling.com Calendar that features the SoCalCycling.com Elite Team. Download the 5.5" x 11" calendar and print it directly from your printer for a handy date reference to use throughout the year. Enjoy! Download Calendar >
Ring in the New Year with a New Years Day Ride
12/30/11 - It's time to ring in the New Year and what better way to do it than with your cycling friends! SoCal has some of the best New Years Day Rides that have been a tradition with cyclists for many years. The Mt. Wilson New Years Day Ride will give the climbers their fix and will offer some beautiful views of the mountains. If you prefer a flatter ride with coastal views and a peloton of over 400 riders, then the Long Beach New Years Day Ride is the place to be. We wish you all a Happy New Year and much success in 2011!
The annual New Year's Day Ride rolls through Laguna Beach.
photo © Jim Parkhurst
Nation's and SoCal's Top Cyclo-Cross Racers Head to Madison for Nationals
12/29/11 - Nearly 1,000 of the nation’s and SoCal’s top off-road bicycle racers will descend upon Madison, Wisconsin for the first USA Cycling national championship of the 2012 season. The USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships will kick-off the New Year, Jan. 4-8 in Dane County’s Badger Prairie Park.
After successfully hosting the previous two editions of the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, bike-friendly Madison has proven itself a worthy host of USA Cycling’s most highly participated national championship. Traditionally taking place the second week of December, the 2012 edition will mark the first time the cyclo-cross national championships will be held in the month of January; better aligning with the international calendar. More >
Junior Development Road Camp Set for January 7-8
12/28/11 – This year marks the 6th annual Junior Development Road Camp, which will be held January 7-8 in Claremont, CA. The camp is open to all junior riders ages 10-18. A racing license is not required. A check for $ 40, made out to SCNCA, must to be sent to reserve a spot. The check will be refunded to all riders who complete the camp. Please mail the checks payable to: SCNCA, attn: Dominic Galenti, 874 Northwood Lane, Pomona, CA 91767. Itinerary >
Iggy Silva Recovering from Velodrome Crash
12/28/11 - We received some sad news that Iggy Silva was involved in a bad crash while riding on the San Diego Velodrome on December 22. Iggy suffered a fractured skull, a concussion and a broken collarbone. He underwent surgery to reduce the swelling in his head and is expected to be in the hospital for the next week. Iggy is expected to make a full recovery with the typical recovery time for a fractured skull at 6-8 weeks. Iggy's friend Joe has started a blog to update Iggy's status. Iggy and his family are in our thoughts, with wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Iggy Silva pictured with his father and biggest supporter, Iggy. Iggy (right) is recovering from
injuries sustained in a crash at the San Diego Velodrome on December 22nd.
photo © SoCalCycling.com
Fuji to be Official Bike Sponsor for Team Champion System
12/24/11 - Fuji Bikes announced that it will be the official bike sponsor of the first pro-continental cycling team based in Asia: Champion System. Born out of a desire to grow the sport of cycling in Asia, as well as create an avenue of opportunity for Asian cyclists on a world stage, the Champion System squad will race across the globe in 2012 aboard Fuji Altamira's and SST's. More >
Team Champion System will ride the Fuji SST (above) in 2012, in addition to the Altamira.
Race Report: Santa Cross Weekend
12/22/11 - Griffith Park hosted the two day cross-centric-bicycle festival the Southern California Prestige Series, (SCPS). Santa Cross provided a two-day weekend of fantastic racing, advocacy, family (pets included), fun, and friends. The course was a challenging and featured the longest climb of the Series. The climb was a one-minute plus pulse pounding grind from the road of the start finish to the top of the park where racers made a long sweeping left back down through the winding grass/dirt sections of the park. More >
Brent Prenzlow (Celo Pacific/Focus) looks smooth at Santa Cross.
Photo © Kenneth Hill / Light & Shadows Photography
BMC Racing Team Announces 2012 Roster
12/20/11 - The 2012 edition of the BMC Racing Team is one built around being competitive in the team's major objectives, President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz and Directeur Sportif John Lelangue emphasized as the team's roster was announced.
2012 BMC Racing Team Roster:
Alessandro Ballan (ITA), Adam Blythe (GBR), Brent Bookwalter (USA), Marcus Burghardt (GER), Stephen Cummings (GBR), Yannick Eijssen (BEL), Cadel Evans (AUS), Mathias Frank (SUI), Philippe Gilbert (BEL), George Hincapie (USA), Thor Hushovd (NOR), Martin Kohler (SUI), Klaas Lodewyck (BEL), Amaël Moinard (FRA), Steve Morabito (SUI), Taylor Phinney (USA), Marco Pinotti (ITA), Manuel Quinziato (ITA), Tim Roe (AUS), Mauro Santambrogio (ITA), Ivan Santaromita (ITA), Michael Schär (SUI), Johann Tschopp (SUI), Greg Van Avermaet (BEL), Tejay Van Garderen (USA), Danilo Wyss (SUI)
Rider Profiles >
George Hincapie returns to the BMC Racing Team, where he'll start his 17th Tour de France.
On December 31, he'll be in Santa Clarita riding in A Ride for Life.
Photo © Casey B. Gibson
Team Velosport and Sho-air / Rock ‘n Road Junior Team Receive Awards
12/18/11 - Team Velosport, which is based in Irvine, CA, has been awarded USA Cycling’s 2011 “Junior/High School Club of the Year.” Team Velosport operates with a clear mission of introducing local youth to cycling. The parent-run structure keeps costs low so that ALL juniors are welcomed to the club to learn about safe riding skills, team tactics, junior-specific rules, equipment and maintenance, nutrition, and racing skills. In addition, the Sho-air / Rock ‘n Road Junior Development Team won the 2011 SCNCA “SoCal Cup” Junior Team Championship. More >
The Sho-air / Rock 'n Road Junior Team... SoCal Cup Champions for 2011.
Video - The Bud's Ride - An on the bike perspective from part of the Bud's Ride Training Ride that was taken at the end of September. This ride usually attracts 100 plus riders during the race season and uses part of the San Dimas Stage Race road race course. Bud's is known to be one of the harder group rides in SoCal with a good mix of crosswinds, hills and some fast riders! More Training Rides >
Product Review: Cannondale CAAD10 Frameset
By Frank Sarate, SoCalCycling.com
5/31/11 – Originally, the Cannondale brand was built on manufacturing the best aluminum bikes in the business. Recently, Cannondale decided to bring back and revive an almost forgotten material at the high end and a mid level price range with the CAAD10.
Cannondale just didn’t modify the next generation CAAD10. Cannondale totally started from scratch and went back to the drawing board to build what is Cannondale’s finest achievement to date when it comes to their flagship CAAD aluminum bikes. The new CAAD10 not only rides great but looks spectacular with clean lines and noticeably defined tube shapes that shows how the engineering technology went into the frame’s redesign. More >
The SoCalCycling.com Team bike features a Cannondale CAAD10 Frame.
Product Review on the Cannondale CAAD10 >
photo © SoCalCycling.com
Video - SoCalCycling.com Presents:
Amgen Tour of California Stage 7 - Claremont to Mt. Baldy Preview
SoCalCyclingTeam.com rider Michael Smith Larsen climbs the final ascent up Mt. Baldy up the steep switchbacks. After the climb, Michael also gives his thoughts on the climb and how he thinks Stage 7 will play out for the riders.
Timeline - Intro: 0 - 18 secs, Climb: 19 secs - 22:30 min, Interview: 22:30 - 24:06
Interview with Sergio Hernandez
By Frank Sarate, SoCalCycling.com
5/15/11 - We recently caught up with Sergio Hernandez as he prepares to ride the Amgen Tour of California for the first time. Sergio currently rides for Jelly Belly pb Kenda and is known for his aggressive, attacking style. He previously rode for Rock Racing for three years and came up through the NOW/MS Society program.
SoCalCycling.com: How did you get into riding bikes and racing?
Sergio Hernandez: As early as I could remember I always had a love for the bike. My dad use to race Motocross, so I use to set up ramps in my backyard and pretend I was racing. That pretty much led to me being a bmx kid and I later got a job at a local bike shop, Circle Cycle in Torrance, Ca. Somehow the roadies at the shop tricked me into getting a road bike and putting on a fruity cycling kit. It's been history ever since. Full Interview >
Sergio Hernandez (Jelly Belly pb Kenda) prepares for the 2011 AMGEN Tour of CA.
Interview with Sergio >
Photo courtesy Jelly Belly pb Kenda
Product Review: Cannondale Slice HI-MOD Time Trial Frameset
By Frank Sarate, SoCalCycling.com
2/9/11 - It has been a while since SoCalCycling.com tested the Cannondale Six13 Slice Time Trial bike. Since then, Cannondale has made huge strides in the advancement of their carbon bikes over the past several years.
From winning the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta España and most recently the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Cannondale has not only been testing their bikes in the wind tunnel, but has also gotten important feedback from the athletes that are sponsored by Cannondale for product development. What makes this Cannondale Slice HI-MOD stand apart from other time trial bikes is that it is not only fast, aero and light but it has the comfort factor that most bikes in this category have overlooked. Product Review >
The Cannondale Slice Six HI-MOD.
photo © SoCalCycling.com
Interview with Ivan Dominguez
By Christy Nicholson, SoCalCycling.com
1/10/11 - We recently caught up with the newly retired Ivan Dominguez. Ivan raced professionally for teams such as Saturn Professional Cycling Team, Colavita Olive Oil pb Bolla Wines, Health Net pb Maxxis, Toyota-United, Fuji-Servetto, Rock Racing and most recently Jamis-Sutter Home before retiring at the end of the 2010 season. Nicknamed the "Cuban Missile", Ivan went on to win some of the biggest races with his fast sprint, including stage wins at the Tour de Georgia, Tour of Missouri and Tour of California.
SoCalCycling.com: How did the nickname “The Cuban Missile” come about and who gave you this nickname?
Ivan Dominguez: I got it from a guy in Florida that I was doing an interview for him and he was the first person to call me like that. I don't remember why, but I think that we were talking about Cuba and about how fast I was in the sprint, so he came up with that nickname.
SoCalCycling.com: You defected from Cuba in 1998, was that a hard or scary experience to make and are you glad that you made the decision today?
Ivan Dominguez: It was very hard and is still that way. You have to put your future in one hand and your family and friends in the other, so I went for my future, that way I can help my family and friends from here. I'm very, very glad that I made that decision and also at the right time too. Full Interview >
Ivan Dominguez talks about winning a stage at the Amgen Tour of CA in our interview.
photo © photo © Mitchell Clinton / clintonphoto.com
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