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A Must read for cycling fans is Bridie O’Donnell’s Life and Death – a Cycling Memoir

June 19, 2018 Nicola Comments Off

The very first interview (via email) I conducted when I started this blog nearly seven years ago was with Bridie O’Donnell, so I was very

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Emma Mackie’s marvelous move from professional cyclist to AFL player

May 8, 2018 Nicola Comments Off

The Australian Football League (AFL) has done a great job of launching and promoting its AFL Women’s competition, so I was intrigued to read about

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Help – Will cycling make my thighs bigger?

April 17, 2018 Nicola 1

This seems to be one of those recurring questions that I get asked – Will cycling make my thighs bigger? You’ll be pleased to know

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Celebrate International Women’s Day by reflecting on the plight of girls in developing nations

March 8, 2018 Nicola 1

Happy International Women’s Day everyone. Today is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. And while I’m walking around

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Women gain equal prize money for Women’s Tour Down Under

January 23, 2018 Nicola Comments Off

Congratulations to the South Australian Government on its inspired decision to offer equal prize money for the Women’s Tour Down Under pro cycling race. As

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The Cyclists’ Alliance is a huge leap forward for women’s professional cycling

January 16, 2018 Nicola Comments Off

I almost missed the news that slipped out just before Christmas that a fantastic new initiative for women’s professional cycling, The Cyclists’ Alliance was here.