Five 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 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 moreShould I buy a flat bar road bike or road bike?
As regular readers of this blog probably know I work in a bike shop and one of the most regular questions I’m asked by both
Read moreHighlights from the amazing Eurobike in Germany
It was fantastic to visit Eurobike in Friedrichshafen in Germany last week. It is unlike any trade show I’ve visited before. Here’s a few statistics
Read moreWomen’s cycling participation – the latest research
I’m always interested in research relating to women’s cycling. It helps me and others understand what barriers women see to cycling. Is it the lack
Read moreIt’s not a ‘lady’s bike’, it’s a women’s bike
There’s been quite a lot of discussion of late about how to make bike shops and cycling in general more attractive for women, and while
Read moreSimple bike maintenance tips for women (and men)
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you probably know that I work in a bike shop. I’m not a mechanic, but I do
Read moreHow to find the right bike if you’re a short woman
One of the interesting/rewarding things about writing a blog is that you can check out how many people are viewing it. My analysis isn’t particularly
Read more‘Wheel Women’ encourage a bunch of real women to ride in Adelaide
I arrived in Adelaide on Sunday to enjoy the annual Australian festival of cycling. The first thing I did was head for the tour village
Read moreEvery woman’s guide to pack your bike for air travel
At this time of year if you live in Australia you’ll notice that road cyclists are all talking about who’s going to the Tour Down
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