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Women Who Cycle – A blog and resource for women who love cycling

Category: training

training for a long bike ride
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Here we go again – training for a long bike ride

August 21, 2022 Nicola Comments Off on Here we go again – training for a long bike ride

In eight weeks, I’ll be lining up at the start line of my second Bowral Classic, a mass participation ride held in the southern highlands

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Why can’t I ride faster on my bike?
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Why can’t I ride faster on my bike?

January 20, 2022 Nicola Comments Off on Why can’t I ride faster on my bike?

Why can’t I ride faster on my bike? A question I’ve often pondered. Why are some people able to ride so much faster than me,

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The basics of goal setting for cyclists

October 30, 2021 Nicola Comments Off on The basics of goal setting for cyclists

I’m a huge fan of goal setting for cyclists. I always focus more on my riding if I’m working towards a goal like participating in

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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Amanda Spratt heading for the re-scheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

June 10, 2021 Nicola 2

Last year, long before we’d heard of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had the pleasure of interviewing three female cyclists who had been chosen in the

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Should I be cycling while sick?

May 29, 2021 Nicola Comments Off on Should I be cycling while sick?

Thankfully due to my fairly robust immune system, I’ve not had to worry about this idea too much over the past 13 years but occasionally

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tips for training for a long bike ride
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Every woman’s tips for training for a long bike ride

April 30, 2021 Nicola Comments Off on Every woman’s tips for training for a long bike ride

I’m heading to the NSW town of Mudgee this weekend to ride in the inaugural Mudgee Classic, so I thought it was timely to share

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tips for hill climbing
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Time to practice climbing – here’s WWC’s tips for hill climbing

April 16, 2020 Nicola Comments Off on Time to practice climbing – here’s WWC’s tips for hill climbing

If like me, you’re still able to enjoy solo road riding during the COVID-19 pandemic it’s a perfect time to hone your skills so let’s

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best food to eat during a bike ride
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What’s the best food to eat during a bike ride?

December 12, 2019 Nicola 1

A couple of weeks ago I tackled the question – what is the best pre-ride food for cycling and this week I’m focusing on the

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what is the best pre-ride food for cycling
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What is the best pre-ride food for cycling?

November 21, 2019 Nicola 2

A few times recently I’ve found myself in a conversation with other riders about what is the best pre-ride food for cycling. For me, I

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Training for a long bike ride
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A few tips for women training for a long bike ride

November 14, 2019 Nicola Comments Off on A few tips for women training for a long bike ride

Training for a long bike ride is essential for me because I’m not capable of riding long distances without getting some kilometres in my legs.

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