Should I buy a road bike with disc brakes yet?
I’ve recently bought myself a new road bike with disc brakes. It won’t be replacing my beloved carbon road bikes (yes I have two of
Read moreTips for women preparing for a 100 km plus ride
I’ve signed up to do the Cadel Evan’s ride in late January next year, a mere eight or so weeks away so I really need
Read moreFive essential items for female roadies
When I started riding a road bike seven years ago, I bought the bare minimum of gear and headed off for my weekly ride. I
Read moreGreat events happening for female road cyclists
Last year Cycling Australia undertook some research where they spoke to about 2,500 female cyclists who were either members of Cycling Australia, and therefore a
Read moreShort women do not despair, there are plenty of road bikes for you
To me, riding a road bike is one of life’s great pleasures and you don’t have to miss out just because you’re short. I’m a
Read moreRoad safety for cyclists in Australia – a few steps forward
Every time I read a survey of female bike riders, they say that one of the greatest barriers for women to ride is road safety,
Read moreEvery woman’s guide to descending on a road bike
I’m a huge fan of continuous improvement and lifelong learning and these principles apply to developing bike skills for both women and men. One skill
Read moreStrongher – a movement to inspire more women to ride
I was really interested to read over the weekend about a new women’s international cycling initiative called Strongher. I must admit that when I first
Read moreYou need more Mitochondria in your life
Last week I watched a fascinating episode of the ABC TV program catalyst which was all about interval training and the mitochondria in our cells.
Read moreIt must be Spring. Magpies are attacking cyclists
A couple of weeks ago a good friend of mine sent me a distressed message via text to tell me she’d been attacked by a
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