Taking baby steps to start mountain biking
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know that I’m a dedicated road bike rider and have almost zero experience on a mountain
Read moreBrisbane cycling club attracting women riders in droves
A couple of weeks ago I was doing some research for an article I’m writing about cycling clubs that support women for Bicycling Australia magazine,
Read moreThe many benefits of interval training
About ten years ago, long before I had thought about taking up cycling, I used to go on a morning walk. It was a brisk
Read moreWomen learning bike/body skills in regional Queensland
I recently met the dynamic Donnamaree Cosgrove who together with her husband Kerry owns and runs bike retail store Bikeline in Toowoomba Queensland. Donnamaree mentioned
Read moreA women’s guide to better cornering on a road bike
Cornering is one of those fundamental skills you really need to perfect if you’re going to be a good bike rider. I wouldn’t claim to
Read moreHow to improve your hill climbing with hill repeats and circuits
Hill climbing is definitely one of my weaknesses as a rider and I continue to work on them and slowly improve. I’ve previously written about
Read moreTips and etiquette for riding in a group
When I first started riding about five years ago, I was terrified at the idea of riding in a group of people. Every time someone
Read moreMotivate yourself with a few women’s cycling videos
This week I’m sharing a few videos I’ve found on You Tube that I thought other female cyclists might find motivational, eduational and entertaining. Tiffany’s Top
Read moreMeet Tina McCarthy – encouraging women to ride just for fun
Tina McCarthy is changing women’s lives by getting as many of them riding bikes confidently. She has a Melbourne-based business called Wheel Women and focuses
Read moreThe importance of braking on a road bike
When I started riding a road bike nearly five years ago I didn’t have any idea that there was actually a technique involved in braking.
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