Heads up! This will not be your usual race report but more of a reflection on the Redlands Bicycle Classic from the point of view of someone doing the race for the first time. To get an action packed report of the race I urge you to read Jon Hornbeck’s excellent write up posted here a few days ago. Jon was part of the action in the dwindled group on stage 5 helping Travis McCabe to the win. Showing up […]
San Luis Rey Road Race poses a challenge for many racers not only to compete, but to finish. San Luis Rey is a 104 mile road course in which the field races 7 laps out and back through the scenic countryside of North County San Diego, between Vista San Marcos and Temecula. The temperature was on the high side of moderate but the usual dryness of the air keeps you thirsty all day. Four hours of racing out there will […]
SoCalCycling.com is proud to announce our continued support and sponsorship of the SoCalCycling.com Elite Cycling Team for the twelfth consecutive year. The 2016 SoCalCycling.com Team includes nine Category 1 riders with all-around strengths and abilities. The Team is comprised of a mix of experienced riders and young, talented riders which include: Frank Sarate, Rigo Cabrera, Wesley Eslick, Quinten Kirby, Garrett Olsen, Erick Sobey and Innokenty Zavyalov. Sergio Hernandez and Franco Font will also join the Team for key races. Team […]
The first race of the Rosena Ranch Circuit Race series was a who’s who of regional teams as several teams had full squads lined up to take on the tough circuit. The course was a two mile circuit that was a mile out and a mile back for 25 laps, which came out to 50 miles of which I’m glad I was spectating. This demanding course and a strong showing of the regional teams was going to make for a […]
My SoCalCycling.com Team teammate Erick Sobey and I got to Arizona early for the Valley of the Sun Stage Race. That’s right. Sun! And lots of it. The dry air and the scorching sun is a lethal combination if you are not prepared for it. Of course wherever you travel to, there will be things you aren’t used to. That’s when it’s key to manage your environment and not let these changing variables mess up your game! A quick introduction […]