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Breakaway Training: A Model of Sustainable Professional Athletics

ByRichard Duquette
May 22, 2019

Breakaway Training Endurance Team is an outward extension and representation of Breakaway Training (BT), a coaching and personal training service based in San Diego county. The formation of the endurance team centers on Breakaway Training owner Felipe Loureiro.

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Rancho Guejito: The Hidden Land Untouched By Time

ByKelley O'Toole
April 4, 2019

Established in 1845, Rancho Guejito is home to one of the earliest vineyards planted in California and one of the last remaining Mexican land grants of Old California. Helicopter tours, along with vineyard visits and wine club gatherings, have been the most exposure the public has had in the land’s long history.

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[VIDEO] Bombtrack At The “3 Peaks Cyclocross” | The Toughest Cyclocross Race in the World

ByThe BAT Radar
February 7, 2019

The toughest cyclocross race in the world. Staged in the Yorkshire Dales National Park since 1961 the Three Peaks is a grandparent to every adventure race that’s come after. The first off-road event of its kind, it follows in the muddy footsteps and tyre tracks of a 14-year-old Yorkshire schoolboy who first completed the arduous route by bicycle in 1959. Since then the course and event have expanded to become the largest and most feared cyclocross in the UK.

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(Mike Blewitt) Riding Through History at the Convict 100

ByThe BAT Radar
February 5, 2019

We don’t have passes across the Alps that Napoleon used and now have 8 lane motorways, or ancient smuggling routes between Salzburg and the Alta Valtellina which is now perfect singletrack. But we do have the Convict Trail, and you get right up close to it on the Convict 100.

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(Miles Arbour) The Great American Rail-Trail is Coming

ByThe BAT Radar
February 4, 2019

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has announced some big news for their 4,000-mile multi-use trail that will span the United States from coast to coast.

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(Zap Espinoza) Jens Voigt: The Greatest Tour Story Ever?

ByThe BAT Radar
February 4, 2019

As Jens was asked what one of the most challenging race moments he encountered throughout his 17 Tour de France finishes, he brought up a late stage in the 2010 race that qualified for him..

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Destinations

Finding Community and Open Trail in Fullerton, Orange County

ByChris Reynolds
December 10, 2018

A collection of trails and side roads make up a fun way to spend the day in Fullerton, as demonstrated by riders of the OC Brakeless Fixmas Toy Drive Crit on the first week in December. This college town has a classic downtown with numerous food stops and bike shops. The mix of road and trail make for a fun training ground, or even a local grassroots ride.

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Desperado Duel-ing in Southern Utah

ByJohn Woodson
September 11, 2018

The 109-mile Southern Utah ride keeps the climbing to a minimum, but maintains a fast pace in a setting with psychedelic backdrops, car-free roads, and good company.

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SDMBA Archipelago Mountain Bike Ride Traverses North County Backroads

ByRichard Duquette
September 10, 2018

The San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) annual membership ride, the Archipelago Ride aka “ARCH” ride, is best described as a mountain bike adventure through the backcountry of North County.

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People

Mile-A-Minute Murphy and the Inaugural Paced Landspeed Record

ByChris Reynolds
September 5, 2018

Charles Minthorn Murphy was known as “Mile-A-Minute Murphy” and his feat would begin a long tradition of pacing bicycles behind moving vehicles to achieve speed records, though never again behind a train.

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People

Project Speed Profiled: Denise Mueller-Korenek and Coach John Howard

ByChris Reynolds
September 5, 2018

Years in the making, Project Speed is the collective effort of a small group of individuals. They have one singular purpose, getting Denise Mueller-Korenek to 167 miles per hour riding a purpose-build bicycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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Chasing the SoCal Vibe with the Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride

ByJohn Woodson
August 16, 2018

Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride attracts the best in the sport at foregoing worldly responsibilities so they can mix it up for a trivial sprint victory that is oh-so-prized.

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Fixed Gear Racing Photos and Results from the Second Race in the SoCal Fixed Series

ByBICYCLIST Staff
July 16, 2018

We returned to the SoCal Fixed Series on June 24th at Mt. San Antonio College for race #2 of the fixed gear competition. This time around racers were riding in the opposite direction from race 1 on the .65 mile criterium course, which created more of a challenge for riders fighting against a strong, summer headwind.

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A Haute Route Choice: Should I Ride the 3 Day or 7 Day Event?

ByJohn Woodson
July 9, 2018

An Analysis to Help Choose Between the 3-day or 7-day Race Time and time again I am asked…

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Team

The Nytro Womens Multi-Sport Racing Team are Ambassadors for the Sport and their Sponsors

ByRichard Duquette
June 25, 2018

The Nytro Women’s Racing Team is the gold standard in triathlon, consisting of accomplished professional women, triathletes, and respected ambassadors for their sponsors.

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Cycling Through Coachella Towards Mecca

ByJohn Woodson
June 21, 2018

An out-and-back from the center of Coachella Valley to Joshua Tree National Park. 106 miles highlighted by tall mountains, blue skies and wide-open desert vistas, plus no old guys in Bentleys aiming to run me over while texting to set up a tee time.

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Race Report

The SoCal Fixed Series Returns with a Flurry of Action-packed Racing

ByKelley O'Toole
June 13, 2018

In an even bigger showing this year than the last two, the SoCal Fixed Series returned with a vengeance on Saturday May 24th for the official first race of the summer series. Luis Suarez, the director of the Series and OC Brakeless, managed to secure a massive parking lot at the Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California for the site of all 3 criterium, brake-less, fixed gear races.

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People

The Cyclist Running for Sheriff Makes the Case for Reform

ByChris Reynolds
May 29, 2018

When we heard there was a candidate running for sheriff who is an active cyclist, we took note and sat down with the man himself, Duke Nguyen, to hear his take on some of the issues we’ve seen in Southern California, and specifically in Orange County. Nguyen is a 26-year law enforcement veteran of the force and currently investigates officer involved shootings for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.

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A Legendary Ride Through the Southwest

ByJohn Woodson
May 25, 2018

Offering ride lengths of 100, 50 and 25 miles with male, female and tandem categories the Tour De Acoma offers every rider a chance to win prized Acoma pottery. Plus, with all proceeds going to the Haak’u Museum Foundation the event helps preserve New Mexico pueblo history and art. That’s a good thing.

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Behind The Brand

Paul Components: Blending Passion and Reliability

ByRob Templin
April 30, 2018

Paul Components, based out of Chico, California, is renowned for producing a line of American-made CNC components, accessories, and adapters that can best be described as functional jewelry for your bike.

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The Amgen Tour of California 2018, Coming To A California Road Near You

ByKelley O'Toole
April 17, 2018

The Amgen Tour of California returns to the golden state for a week of World Tour racing, an exciting event for cyclists in Southern California and beyond. The stage race features both a men and women’s competition that finishes in the capital, Sacramento. Spectating the Amgen Tour of California is a great opportunity to see some of the World’s greatest athletes battle it out on the roads of our gorgeous state.

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The Woodstock of Triathlons is Back for 2018

ByRichard Duquette
April 9, 2018

Head to the Wildflower triathlon for a well organized event, camp out, enjoy the fun times, and challenge yourself in one of the classic California triathlons. The 2018 Wildflower Experience runs May 4-6th at Lake San Antonio with offerings for team or individual competitions.

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Beyond

Experiencing the Farm and Bike Life in Tuscany, Italy

ByKelley O'Toole
April 5, 2018

Near the Madonna di Pogi are a handful of hiking trails that loop around the olive groves and vineyards of Pogi, which are often utilized in national marathons and mountain bike rides. The common room at the farm was fully stacked with maps and tourist itineraries so we were able to plan out our route quite successfully.

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Destinations

Riding Enchanted Lands at the Reevis Mountain School of Self-Reliance

ByRichard Duquette
March 27, 2018

Nestled in the Northeastern corner of Arizona’s Superstition Wilderness at an elevation of 3,300 feet, Reevis Mountain lies to the south of Roosevelt Lake. Reevis Mountain is owned by Peter Bigfoot, local master of self-reliance. He is best known for his solo trek across the Sonora desert in July 1976, in which he covered 85 miles in 15 days, surviving the journey by foraging.

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Race Report

The Whiskey Off-Road Embraces the Culture of the Old West

ByRichard Duquette
February 20, 2018

The event is called ‘The Whiskey’ because it starts on the famed ‘Whiskey Row’, an 1800’s downtown row of tall western saloons and shops; traditional Old West Saloons that have swinging doors with names like ‘The Palace’ or ‘The Bird Cage.’

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The SoCal Winter Weekend: Gravel Clinics, Bike Demos and Season Planning

ByKelley O'Toole
January 30, 2018

Last weekend, Rick Schultz (Bike Fitness Coaching, Ask the Bike Coach) put together a free bike clinic on how to ride your first gravel event. Topics included discussions on rider and bike preparations, course routes, survival techniques and equipment selection.

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An Off-Road Quest to Reach the Silver Spike

ByRichard Duquette
December 12, 2017

I rode my mountain bike to the start line of the inaugural Carson City Off-Road 35/50 Mountain Bike Race put on by Epic Rides. My goal was the finishers reward of the coveted silver railroad spike with the proof of my success engraved in the metal.

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Mesquite Madness: Rolling The Dice Through Three States

ByJohn Woodson
December 7, 2017

Life is all about taking risks. I had one of those days at the Mesquite Madness ride in Nevada hosted by the great folks at Red Rock Bicycle Company in St. George, Utah.

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The Official Haute Route Ventoux Three Ride Report

ByJohn Woodson
November 20, 2017

Organized by the same folks who put on the 7-day Haute Route Alps, Pyrenees and Rockies, Ventoux offers the same Pro-like experience both on and off the bike in a perfect 3-day weekend format. Based in the quaint French village of Bédoin the route covers 270km with 7800m of climbing, including three ascents of Ventoux.

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Group Ride Bucket List: Tucson Tuesdays with Fairwheel Bikes

ByJohn Woodson
October 26, 2017

There’s no better place out West to figure out if you’re one of the strong or weak than at the iconic Fairwheel Bikes Tuesday Group Ride, or as the locals call it – The Tuesday.

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