Road bike tips for women – how to climb hills
When I first started riding about four and a half years ago I just avoided hills as much as I could. Then one day it
Read moreMeet Jo Hogan – The Healthy Cyclist
One of the great benefits of writing a blog about women’s cycling is that I get to meet (at least by phone and email) some
Read moreYoung women tour America’s West Coast by bike
A couple of weeks ago, keen cyclist and occasional writer Andrew Stephen contacted me and offered to write a guest blog post for Women Who
Read moreMy annual trip to the cycling mecca of Adelaide
I’m writing this on my return flight from Adelaide after spending a week enjoying Australia’s own UCI cycling event, the Tour Down Under. For those
Read moreMental preparation for a cycling event
When I first started doing long rides, my training and preparation was almost entirely based on my physical readiness. I’ve always understood the big role
Read moreHow to step up from casual rider to serious cyclist
I recently came across a new UK website called Total Women’s Cycling which is packed with lots of great articles and reviews about women’s cycling.
Read moreBrand & image management is no accident
The Women Who Cycle blog has been running for nearly a year and a half now. When it began in August 2011 I wondered
Read moreWhat women need to know about basic bike maintenance
Happy New Year. I thought I’d kick off 2013 with the important subject of bike maintenance. The information here is based on what I’ve learnt
Read moreTraining for a long ride for female cyclists
I’m not sure how other cyclists define a long ride but for me it’s anything over about 100 km. For others, it could be many
Read moreTips for cycling in the sun
When you live in a country like Australia it is pretty difficult to avoid sun exposure while you’re riding your road bike. The summer sun
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