Road bike tips for women – how to climb hills
When I first started riding about four and a half years ago I just avoided hills as much as I could. Then one day it
Read moreMental preparation for a cycling event
When I first started doing long rides, my training and preparation was almost entirely based on my physical readiness. I’ve always understood the big role
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 moreTips for cycling in the sun
When you live in a country like Australia it is pretty difficult to avoid sun exposure while you’re riding your road bike. The summer sun
Read moreStretching for female cyclists
At the recent Camp de Femme women’s training camp I attended there were a number of great sessions and one of the ones I’d like
Read moreEleven great reasons for a woman to take up cycling
I found a great article on bikeradar.com entitled 30 reasons to take up cycling so I’ve edited them down and adapated my favourite 11. If
Read moreWomen’s events at Specialized dealers in November
Specialized dealers around Australia are participating in women’s ride month. Tonight I’m attending a ‘Performance women’s night’ at Jet Cycles in the Sydney CBD and
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
Read moreHow to improve your pedal stroke
I was riding recently with coach Donna riding behind and she gave me a tip about my pedal stroke. She suggested that I concentrate on one
Read moreInsuring your bike and yourself while riding
I know that insurance is not exactly everyone’s favourite topic and it certainly isn’t mine and it’s also a ‘grudge’ purchase but if you’re going
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