SoCalCycling.com Kit is Now Available to Pre Order Through March 22nd
Due to popular demand we are placing another clothing order for the 2010 SoCalCycling.com kit. We are accepting pre orders through March 22nd. We also have some nice hats and socks that will keep looking good off the bike too! Order Now >

San Dimas Stage Race Preview
3/18/10 - The dates for the San Dimas Stage Race (SDSR) are almost here. SDSR is a premier race which attracts top flight riders in all categories and provides great entertainment for spectators of all ages. Now in its 11th year, the race is hosted by Southern California Velo (SC Velo), supported by terrific sponsors, and staffed by dedicated volunteers led by Race Director Al Wiscovitch. The race consists of three exciting stages in three great venues: A challenging Time Trial up Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) on March 19th, sponsored by Glendora Chevrolet, a grueling classic Road Race around Bonelli Park on March 20th, sponsored by San Dimas Community Hospital, and fast and furious Criterium around downtown San Dimas on March 21st, sponsored by Incycle bike stores and Cannondale bikes. All three stages offer great opportunities for riders to excel and for cycling fans to see exciting racing. There is no fee for watching the races. more >

Bahati Foundation-OUCH Youth Track Program is Announced
3/11/10 - The Bahati Foundation announces the Bahati Foundation-OUCH Youth Track Program. The Bahati Foundation has partnered with Brent Kay, M.D. and the OUCH Sports Medical Center to provide coaching, education and mentoring for talented youth from underserved communities within Los Angeles county. The program will focus on after-school and summer sessions held at AEG’s world-class Home Depot Center Velodrome. Widely recognized as America’s Track Cycling leader, Dr. Kay and OUCH bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the local community based program. “Our goal is to provide a unique experience for the local youth, one that is heavily weighted on education. We will strive to provide the tools for future success, both on and off the bike, by focusing on hard work, perseverance and dedication. “My goal is to develop character and a sense of professionalism in an effort to help these kids realize their biggest dreams.” Said Dr. Kay, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. The Bahati Foundation recognizes this program as the cornerstone of its cycling outreach programs. “Having started in cycling through a similar after-school program I am grateful for the support of Dr. Kay and the OUCH Sports Medical Center. It is exciting to be able to offer some of the same experiences and opportunities I had to kids today.” Said Rahsaan Bahati, founder of the Bahati Foundation. Dr. Brent Kay is the Executive Director of the OUCH Sports Medical Center in Temecula, CA. OUCH provides primary care sports medicine services with Board Certified Physicians. OUCH is the Official Sports Medicine supplier to the USA Cycling Elite Track World Championship Team. Dr. Kay mentors many of the world’s top cyclists as Physician, coach and advisor. More information is available at www.ouch1.com.

Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team Bolsters Roster with Floyd Landis
3/9/10 – The Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team is proud to announce two new members and ambassadors for the Bahati Foundation. Floyd Landis and Josh Berry come onto the team just in time for the Bahati Foundation Launch and Pro Cycling Team Introduction this Friday, March 12th at one of the most exciting venues in downtown Los Angeles, Club Nokia. Floyd Landis, winner of the Tour de Georgia, the Tour of California, Paris-Nice, and many other international races, joins the team with a focus on the mission of the Bahati Foundation to support inner-city youth and garner positive attention through his success on the bike. “Cycling has given me so many opportunities that I wouldn’t otherwise have had, and I look forward to helping provide the same opportunities for less fortunate kids.” said Floyd Landis. Team General Manager, Steve Owens commented “We’re confident in Floyd’s commitment to being a powerful ambassador for the Bahati Foundation and supporting the team in winning marquee events like the Tour of California.” Josh Berry, a Portland, OR resident, comes to the program as a member of the US National Team in Cyclocross. Rahsaan Bahati and Floyd Landis will be at Helen’s Cycles at 2501 Broadway in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5-7pm. They will present the one-of-a-kind Cannondale X Mike Giant graffiti bike that will be on auction at the Bahati Foundation Launch, discuss the Foundation outreach programs and offer invitations to the Bahati Foundation Launch and Pro Cycling Team Introduction on March 12th. For more information please go to www.bahatifoundation.org.

Belgian National Time Trial Champion Maxime Monfort at Paris-Nice.
photo © TDWSPORT.COM

Redlands Bicycle Classic Brings Twilight Racing To Downtown Redlands
3/9/10 – As anticipation builds for the first National Racing Calendar event of the cycling season - the Redlands Bicycle Classic Organizing Committee is shaking up this years’ event. The Redlands Classic Criterium is known throughout the peloton as an insanely fast, no holds barred, full throttle event that keeps even the savviest of racers on their toes. Now add a twilight twist, the mingling of a vocal downtown crowd on a Saturday night, live musicians eclectically ‘strutting’ their craft on a street corner, and the unmistakable whirl of 200 racers screaming around an eight turn course.  For what may seem, from the outside, as an odd blend of sheer speed and tranquil small town atmosphere, this is exactly what the RBC Organizing Committee is shooting for. “A night crit is a very exciting race,” says RBC Technical Director Sean Rooks. “We wanted to bring together the downtown atmosphere that Redlands is famous for, and blend that with the cool atmosphere of a night crit, it’s good for downtown, it’s good for the bike race, everyone wins, it should be amazing to watch.”  With only a few Twilight crits for the professional peloton to contest throughout the year, this is a unique venue for riders to showcase their talent. As most bike racing takes place during the early hours of the day, this type of event has the ability to bring out not just the cycling savvy enthusiasts, but all those folks that thrive on the Redlands night life, the college kids looking for entertainment, the coffee shop hang-outs, and even those families looking to enjoy a meal at one of the local downtown businesses. “Blending our race with the already established downtown atmosphere is a great way to showcase all that Redlands has to offer”, says Race Director Dan Rendler. “This twilight crit will bring together the best of both worlds, Redlands locals will see world class bike racers speeding through town, while the professional peloton and it’s contingent will get to experience first hand our quaint downtown atmosphere. We’re really looking forward to it.”

Fly V Australia's Jonathan Cantwell gives a shout out to his sponsor after taking the win.
photo © Brian Hodes / Velo Images

HTC-Columbia Women Start Off the Season with a Hat-Trick
3/8/10 – Ina-Yoko Teutenberg won her second consecutive bunch sprint in Merced on Sunday taking out the 115km Foothills Road Race. The win rounded off the Hat-Trick for the team after winning the Team Trial Trial on Friday and the criterium on Saturday. Attacking solo in the first of three laps, Teutenberg held a 30 second gap for about 20km before being caught by the field.  Finally the race ended in a bunch sprint, which she won from Shelley Evans and Kelly Benjamin. "I'm happy with the race," said Teutenberg. "We tried to be aggressive early and make the race hard. I was in a solo break early which was hard so I was happy to be able to sprint well at the end of the race. "The team did another great job going with breaks throughout the day but none of the breaks stuck so then they looked after me for the sprint at the end. "It was a good weekend of racing to start the season. I really enjoy racing in Merced. We have a weekend off now and then head down to San Dimas and Redlands.

Podium Sweep for Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling at Merco Crit, Teutenberg Wins
3/7/10 – The Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team started off their season impressively with a podium sweep at the Merco Criterium. Matty Rice (Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team) attacked a five man break that included Iggy Silva (Trek-Livestrong), Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell), Andrew Talansky (Cal Giant) and Philip Mooney (Yahoo). United-Healthcare was forced to chase and brought back the remainder of the break in the last corner. Matty Rice held the hard charging field off and Rahsaan Bahati and his Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team teammate Hilton Clarke sprinted to the line for 2nd and 3rd sweeping the podium. In the womens race, HTC-Columbia women took first and third place and the Merced Downtown criterium on Saturday. Ina Yoko-Teutenberg won the bunch sprint for the second year running from American Shelley Evans and HTC-Columbia's neo-pro Chloe Hosking. "It was nice to be able to pull on the sprint today," said Teutenberg. "It's always hard to judge your form before the first race of the season and I'm lacking top-end speed right now so I was a little nervous going into it.  "The girls raced really well to control the race. Kim, Chloe and Evelyn were in every break and did the perfect lead out over the last few laps. It's also nice that Chloe was able to get on the podium after leading me out." After a serious crash with three laps remaining, the race was neutralized for 15 minutes. When the officials restarted the race, they increased the lap count to six. HTC-Columbia controlled the finish. On the last lap Anderson was setting the pace with Teutenberg on her wheel. Teutenberg let a gap open up forcing other teams to chase. Anderson was caught just before the last corner and Hosking set Teutenberg up for the sprint.

Multi-National Track Cycling Champion Michelle Bono Loses Battle with Cancer
3/5/10 - Multi-National Track Cycling Champion Michelle Bono died February 23, 2010 following a two and one half year fight against pancreatic cancer.  She was 47 years old.  Michelle was a force to be reckoned with both on and off the bike.  If she was told something was impossible she would find a way to make it possible.  Her tenacity, determination, focus and, most of all, her willpower allowed her to achieve incredible things. Michelle came to competitive cycling in 2005 following years competing in various sports including horseback riding events, body building, and paddling.  At her first Master’s National Track Championships Michelle placed first in the 200 meter Time Trial, second in the 500 meter Time Trial, 4 kilometer Time Trial, and Match Sprint events, third in Team Sprint, and fifth in the 2000 meter Time Trial.  At the 2006 Master’s Track National Championships Michelle placed first in the 200 meter Time Trial, 500 meter Time Trial, and Match Sprint events.  Two months later at the Elite National Track Championships Michelle placed third in Keirin, the first time she had ever raced this event.  These would be impressive results for any seasoned racer.  Michelle’s late introduction to track cycling made it even more impressive.  In 2007, Michelle was diagnosed with cancer.  Like she had done her whole life she put everything she had into the fight.  Michelle went to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for treatment.  The chemotherapy regimen to shrink her cancerous tumor enough for surgery was brutal.  Michelle was determined to get through it as quickly as possible so she could get back on her bike in time for the 2008 Master’s National Track Championships.  Fourteen months later Michelle did just that achieving remission and earning another national champion’s jersey in Match Sprint.  Cancer took an incredible toll on Michelle physically and financially.  Her journey was helped along the way by family, friends, teammates, doctors, nurses, and the incredible care and support she received from Aishel House during her stay in Houston.   In Michelle’s memory her teammates and friends invite everyone in the cycling community who knew her or are moved by her story to help them raise at least $6,000.  This amount is enough to cover one year of care for an individual staying at Aishel House.  All money donated in memory of Michelle Bono will be toward this cause.  Help create a little mojo for Michelle with a donation to Aishel House.

FloydLandis.com Web Site Launched
3/3/10 - The new FloydLandis.com web site is now online. The home page features a link to highlights of “Fraud, Lies and Corruption-How they convicted an innocent man” with images of Landis' Tour de France win. The web site states, "Floyd Landis brought the same competitive drive and focus he used to win the Tour de France to his anti-doping trial. Landis became the first athlete to ever make his anti-doping trial public and was hailed a hero in his stance for athletes' rights. His moral victory stands as a victory for athletes everywhere. Landis risked it all to prove his innocence in a brutal battle against the opposition’s “win at all cost” mentality. Landis’ courage resulted in a complete overhaul of a failed system." In recent weeks, Landis was on Larry King Live addressing an arrest warrant by the French for computer hacking, which he denies. This past weekend Landis rode a strong race for Team Ouch (without teammates) at the Callville Bay Classic, placing second overall.

Velo Pasadena Hosts Ride With the Fly V Australia Team This Saturday
3/2/10 - The Fly V Australia professional cycling team is giving fans the opportunity to ride along Saturday as it tackles the route of a stage of this year’s Amgen Tour of California.  Saturday’s ride leaves from the Velo Pasadena bicycle shop at 2562 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif., at 10 a.m. Velo Pasadena is owned by former professional and Armenian national champion Hrach Gevrikyan.  “It’s great to have Fly V Australia out to do this kind of stuff that we do a lot of,” Gevrikyan said. “We’ll accommodate the guys who are here to hammer, as well as the Average Joes, too.”  The Fly V Australia roster consists of 10 Australians, two South Africans and one rider each from the United States, Canada and Italy. The second-year continental team is holding its training camp in Agoura Hills, Calif., this week. Saturday’s ride will serve as a reconnaissance of sorts for the team, which hopes to receive a berth in this year’s Amgen Tour of California. “Cycling is about community and the professional cycling arena is the streets and neighborhoods of Main Street,” Fly V Australia Team Owner Chris White said. “As athletes, we appreciate the support and enthusiasm of our followers and fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the opportunity to share the fun and passion of riding with local riders in their community.”  Saturday’s ride leaves Velo Pasadena at 10 a.m. and heads on Angeles Crest Highway toward Cloud Burst Summit, returning to Pasadena with a total distance of about 81 miles (130 km). Fans are welcome to join the team for all or part of the ride, or welcome to stop by the bicycle shop to meet the team before the ride begins.

Craig Turner (Team Redlands) wins the field sprint at the Dare to Race Grand Prix in Ontario.
photo © Danny Munson

SoCalCycling.com Continues to Sponsor Elite Men's Team in 2010
3/1/10 - SoCalCycling.com is proud to announce our continued support of our Elite Team for the seventh year in a row. We are excited to continue our partnership with our co-sponsors Bull BBQ and Echelon Design this season.

Team Director, Frank Sarate, has built the Elite Team to include nine Category 1/2 riders.  The team is comprised of seasoned riders including; Frank Sarate, Chris McDonald, Ruben Meza, Martin Adamczyk, Waylon Smith, Julio Mollinedo and Rafael Lopez.

The team also includes two young riders under the age of 25 including Shane Buysse and Uriel Rayo.  “I am very excited about the composition of the team. I'm excited to be working with a mix of seasoned riders and young, up and coming riders. We hope that our years of experience will help the younger riders with their development and cycling goals,” explained Frank Sarate.  The SoCalCycling.com Elite Team competes in races in Southern California, as well as select NRC races.

The SoCalCycling.com Elite Team has started out 2010 with some great results already. Shane Buysse won the Time Trial and the Overall GC at the Valley of the Sun Stage Race in the Category 2 event. In addition, Chris McDonald stepped onto the podium at the Roger Millikan Criterium taking 3rd place after lapping the field in a breakaway. more >

The SoCalCycling.com Elite Team.
photo © Dan Munson

Awesome Land: Women of Dirt Screening at Cinespace Hollywood on April 3rd 
2/28/10 - Bones over Metal’s Awesome Land: Women of Dirt, a feature length film delving in to the world female mountain bikers premieres in Southern California April 3rd, 2010 at Cinespace in Hollywood from 6 -9 pm. A VIP Cocktail Party kicks off the evening from 6 -7 pm, and General Admission begins at 7pm.  VIP movie-goers will have the opportunity to meet movie producer Mark Brent, and stars including Leana Gerard and Kathy Pruitt.  Aside from the film, the highlights of the VIP event include a fashion show followed by the announcement and presentation of the 5 Most Influential Women in Southern California Cycling.  Nominations are currently being accepted, please send a short bio and contact information for your nominee to womenofdirt@gmail.com.  Beneficiaries of the event include The Mark J. Reynolds Memorial Bike Fund, a foundation providing bicycles to underprivileged children.  This event is a Lycra Drive for the SoCal Interscholastic Cycling League.  Attendees are encouraged to donate extra lycra and cycling apparel for the League.  Announcement of additional beneficiaries forthcoming. Cinespace boasts 2 bars, a screening room, a lounge and outdoor lounge, all filled with screens to view the film from virtually anywhere in the 3 room venue. The evening will end with a raffle, 100% of the proceeds of the raffle go to the beneficiaries. More info >

Incycle Bicycles Invites You to Their Rancho Cucamonga Grand Opening
2/26/10 - Incycle Bicycles, LA County’s number one bike shop, is opening their fourth location and you’re invited to attend the grand opening party. The doors will open Friday, March 5th at 5:00PM for a night of celebration, Incycle style. With a great guest list including Tinker Juarez, Rahsaan Bahati, Mirinda Carfrae, and many more special invites, this will be a grand opening party to remember. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Appetizers and beverages will be served and there will be raffle drawings for great gifts and prizes. The raffle tickets can be bought right now at any of our current three locations. Each ticket cost 3 dollars and you can buy as many as you'd like. You do not have to be present at the Grand Opening to win your prize. All proceeds from the raffle drawings will go to the Bahati Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bring your family and friends to help break in the new Incycle Bicycles, located in beautiful Rancho Cucamonga.

The Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team poses for their team photo in the Nevada desert.
photo © Brian Hodes / Velo Images

Masters Road Nationals Head to Bend, Oregon in 2011 and 2012
2/26/10 - USA Cycling has awarded the 2011 and 2012 Masters Road National Championships to Bend, Oregon. Following the city’s successful hosting of the Elite/U23/Juniors Road and the Cyclo-cross National Championships, the cycling hotbed is now poised to host another round of the nation’s best. Held in Louisville, Kentucky 2008 through 2010, the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships are scheduled to go off in Bend, August 30 – September 4, 2011 and August 27 – September 2, 2012. The two-year agreement between USA Cycling, the sport’s national governing body, and Visit Bend is expected to bring more than 800 competitors and 2,500 visitors to the Pacific Northwestern city for seven days of racing leading up to the Labor Day Weekend. Bend expects to continue to enjoy a significant economic impact in conjunction with the cycling championships. According to a study by Oregon State University, the two USA Cycling National Championship events hosted by the city in 2009 brought Bend $2.5 million dollars in direct tourist spending.  In 2009, Bend hosted the USA Cycling Elite, Junior and U23 Road National Championships, as well as the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships. Both events will return to Bend in 2010.

Kenda Cup West Series Kicks Off this Weekend with the Sage Brush Safari
2/25/10 - The Kenda Cup West Series opener at Sage Brush, brought to you by Team Duke.Org is drawing top pro and amatuer athlete’s for 2010. Last years Sage Brush men’s pro winner; Sho-Air/Specialized rider Sid Taberlay, brings with him a 2010 Austrailian National Short Track title to this year’s event, as the Aussie looks to make it two for two. Taberlay will be hard pressed in 2010 however, as newly signed Cannondale Factory riders Jeremiah Bishop and Tinker Juarez are set to race this weekend.  Add in 2009 La Ruta and Costa Rican XC Champion Manny Prado of the Sho-Air/Specialized team, and the 2010 Kenda Cup West Series opener is shaping up to be a slug fest. 2009 women’s race winner, Pua Sawiki, of Team Mata/Okle Stuff.com looks to repeat as a two time race winner. Sawiki will have a solid line up of women racer’s with Rock N Road’s Allison Mann and others trying to knock off the six time National Endurance Champion. The Sage Brush is located east of San Diego off Interstate 8, the Sage Brush course is a throw back to a more traditional mountain bike loop, with multiple distances ranging from 26.8 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing for the Pro and CAT 1 loop, to a shorter 18 mile loop for the CAT 2 and 3 riders.  The course uses exsisting jeep and motorcycle trails of the Lake Morena OHV park and offers racers a wide variety of terrain, with rolling Whoop De Doo’s, banked berm corners and a fun flowy style of riding.  For the mountain bike purist, Sage Brush is a must attend event!

Sid Taberlay (Sho-Air) gears up for the Kenda Cup West Series opener at the Sage Brush Safari.
photo © Michael Darter

Housing Volunteers Are Needed for the San Dimas Stage Race
2/25/10 - The San Dimas Stage Race, which takes place March 19th - 21st, is currently looking for volunteers that can assist riders and teams (including Trek-LIVESTRONG U23, Bahati Foundation, and Peanut Butter & Co.) with housing during the event. Housing in the Foothill Communities from Rancho Cucamonga to Monrovia and down to the Chino Valley area is optimal. Please contact SDSR's Housing Coordinator for more info.

Riders Enjoy Great Racing at the 5th Annual Imperial Classic
2/24/10 - The 5th Annual Imperial Classic was held over the weekend in Imperial Valley under windy conditions. Winds gusting at up to 25 mph made for dangerous gutter riding for much of the race and blew the field apart early in the Pro men's race. Matthew Rice (Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team) powered away from teammate Hilton Clarke and Iggy Silva (Trek-LIVESTRONG U23 Team) on the final lap to win the 5th Annual Imperial Classic.  The Women's Pro 1-3 race was won by Trina Jacobson (ACQUA AL 2/SDBC), with Deborah Durand (Helens/Cannondale) in 2nd and Jenny Rios (Helens/Cannondale) in 3rd. All podium finishers went home with giant bags of fresh Imperial Valley winter vegetables and as many tangerines as they could carry.

Bahati Foundation Launch Event To Be Held at LA Live on March 12th
2/24/10 - The Bahati Foundation will make its official debut on March 12th in downtown Los Angeles from 7pm to 10pm.  The event will be held at LA Live’s flagship entertainment venue Club Nokia, and will support an entertaining media presentation that highlights each of the 3 pillars of the Bahati Foundation: Cycling, Education and Music. This star-studded event will include a comprehensive VIP Experience, Celebrity Red-Carpet, Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team Introduction, Video Presentation and Musical Performance. As ambassadors of the Bahati Foundation, the Pro Cycling Team will provide substantial support in furthering the Foundation’s message.  This 20-member UCI registered racing team will travel nationally to compete in all major 2010 USPRO, NRC and UCI events. In tandem with a comprehensive calendar, racers will perform speaking engagements, seminars and events designed to engage and inspire underprivileged youth. The other Bahati Foundation pillars, education and music will be highlighted through an inspirational musical performance. A musical artist will collaborate with a world-class LA-based youth choir and band to demonstrate the importance of music and education in today’s inner-city communities. As an integral action, the Foundation provides access, events and funding to schools and programs with a demonstrated need and desire for excellence. The Bahati Foundation recognizes Cannondale Bicycles as its newest corporate partner. In addition to supporting the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team, Cannondale has created a one-of-a-kind bicycle that will be unveiled at the event and will be auctioned to raise funds for the Foundation. Enter to win two free tickets at bahatifoundation.org.

Race Report: Simple Green Criterium Women’s Race
By Priscilla Calderon, Incycle / Time to Track
2/23/10 - The Women Pro 1,2,3, had a good sized field of about 40. The field contained very good sprinters which included Anna Lang,  Jennifer Wilson, Tiffany Pezzolo and the Helen’s squad was out in full force. Helen's being the more "dominate" team as far as numbers goes. Once the whistle was blown, off we went with a few attacks here and there. All of the SC Velo - Incycle/TTT girls were on every move. Lea was on everything that looked dangerous yet promising. There were only a few primes, but Incycle/TTT managed to collect them. If there was a move up ahead Incycle/TTT was being represented. With 4 laps to go, it was obvious that it was going to come down to a field sprint. Just by instinct we all meet at the front of the field for a perfect lead out train. A girl from NOW-MS told me after the race it was a sea of blue and orange at the front. Our team captain, Pam, had discussed before the race how she wanted the lead out train to go down and who would pull where and how far, and it happened exactly like she said it would. Katie started the lead out with Bonnie delivering Pam and I off at the last corner. I was battling for Pam's wheel for laps on end it seemed like. That's a VERY popular wheel by the way. Jen Wilson was trying to over take my wheel countless times with one to go, In the last turn Wilson tried one last time to overtake Pam's wheel by taking the turn inside, but to no success. Pam started to sprint with me closely on her wheel, I looked back to see that we had a pretty descent gap to roll in first and second WOOT WOOT!!!

The Incycle / Time to Track Team get their lead out train rolling at the Simple Green Criterium.
photo © Tom Shao

Video: Floyd Landis Addresses his Arrest Warrant on Larry King Live
2/19/10 - Just in case you missed Floyd Landis on Larry King Live last night, you can view it here. Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook Page.

2010 Tour de Murrieta is Ready to Roll
2/18/10 - What was once considered a European sport is now attracting the world’s best cycling teams to the United States! Murrieta and Southern California residents can share in the excitement in their own backyard! The city of Murrieta’s CA Pools/DeWalt Cycling Team is a dedicated group of men and women committed to promoting the sport of cycling and bringing highly intense, competitive racing here to the Murrieta Valley. The team consists primarily of local Murrieta/Temecula and San Diego County residents who compete at all levels of abilities. Team members compete in categories against professional riders including ex-Olympians The 2010 Tour de Murrieta will be held March 12-14 and will feature some of the most competitive race teams in California. This USCF sanctioned, 3-day race will consist of a time trial held on March 12, an event also known as the "race of truth" as riders compete individually against the clock, a lightning fast-Grand Prix on a 1-mile course on Saturday, March 13, and a circuit race on a 3.5 mile course on Sunday, March 14. The riders will be competing for the coveted Leader’s/Champion’s Jersey awarded to the fastest overall rider in each category. more >

Sean Watkins (SBW), Jamie Paolinetti (Amgen-UBS) and Rudy Napolitano (Team Helens)
(l-rt) drill it during the always strong 35 + race at the Roger Millikan Memorial Criterium.
photo © Tom Shao

RIDE 2 SUPPORT YOSHIO! Medical Fund Charity Ride Fundraiser this Saturday
2/17/10 – One of SoCal's top MTB racers Yoshio Garcia, age 22, has been in the hospital since being hit by a car on his way to work on January 14, 2010. After two tense weeks in intensive care, he has stabilized considerably but remains in a coma with serious brain injuries. Because Yoshio does not have health insurance, a medical fund has been set up where fellow cyclists can contribute to his medical fund in any amount that you are able. Coates Cyclery is hosting a Charity Ride Fundraiser this Saturday, February 20th to help raise sufficient funds to ensure that Yoshio can continue to receive the best care and rehabilitation possible. There will be both a no-drop 25 mile road ride through Pomona, Walnut, Covina and San Dimas and a mountain bike ride that goes through Bonelli Park. Both rides will start at Coates Cyclery in Pomona at 8:30 AM.  The rides will end back at the shop with tacos and refreshments for everyone. A minimum donation of $ 20 is required to participate and includes a t-shirt and water bottle. If you can’t make the ride but would like to donate, you can still make a donation for Yoshio payable to “Yoshio Garcia Medical Fund” and send to Coates Cyclery, 760 E. Foothill Blvd, Pomona, CA 91767. more info >