How 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
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 moreWomen on a Roll – interesting research report
One of the things I’ve always admired about the United States is the sheer scale of the country. With a population of nearly 14 times
Read moreWhat does a girl need to get started in road cycling?
Obviously the most important thing to get into road cycling is a bike but there’s also a few other items that will enhance the experience
Read moreHow to stay safe riding on the road
Too often I read about cyclists being killed or injured on our roads and each time I read with great sadness. But recently when I
Read moreThe art of drafting: how to follow a wheel
One of the skills it took me quite a long time to master when I started road cycling was following closely behind the wheel in
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 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 moreRoad rules for cyclists and drivers
A couple of weeks ago I was enjoying my usual Saturday morning ride with a bunch of friends and a car came up behind me
Read moreCamp de Femme – Bathurst 2012
Our surprise visitor I’ve just returned from an awesome long weekend in country NSW where I learned so much about bike riding in a
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