Why I should be able to ride on the roads – a female road cyclist’s perspective
There’s been a lot of media space devoted to the issue of bike riders using the roads of late, so I thought I’d put my
Read moreLights for road bikes – See and be seen
Like many road cyclists I ride early in the morning to avoid traffic and to get a 20 km plus ride in before I have
Read moreCalling all women – Here’s 10 reasons you should take up cycling
I like to think of myself as a bit of a cycling evangelist. That doesn’t mean I give regular sermons about cycling but through this
Read moreThe Skinny Lattes – getting more women on bikes
I first heard about the Adelaide-based women only cycling club, The Skinny Lattes a couple of years ago but it wasn’t until now that I
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 moreA female cyclist’s guide to setting New Year’s resolutions
Of course, as a dedicated cyclist your New Year’s resolutions should all be about cycling, so here’s my suggestions when you’re setting yourself some goals
Read moreEvery girl’s guide to eating before a ride…
Last week we brought you Rebecca Hay’s advice on eating during a ride and this week we look at eating before you ride. Over to
Read moreThe women’s guide to finding bike riding buddies
One of the things I often get asked, and particularly from women, is “How do I find some riding buddies?”. There’s no easy answer to
Read moreHow to ride with someone who is faster or slower
It is very rare to find a group of recreational riders who ride at the same pace all the time. They’ll be riders who are
Read moreHow to survive the swooping bird season
One of the major topics amongst my riding friends in the last few weeks at the post-ride café visit, has been aggressive birds. Spring has
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