Don’t cultivate a ‘bicycle face’ and other amusing advice for women in 1895
As a history buff, I can’t go past this fantastic list of don’ts for female cyclists published in a newspaper called New York World in 1895. My
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Preparing for your first road cycling race
A while back I received a request for a blog post about preparing for your first road cycling race. As I’m not a road racer
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Tina’s wonderful adventures on the Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour – Part 2
Last week I shared the first part of an article by my friend Tina McCarthy about her fabulous Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour. This week
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Tina’s wonderful adventures on the Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour
In 2018 I was lucky enough to attend the Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour led by my wonderful friend Tina McCarthy. Tina is a self-confessed
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Should you buy a bicycle computer for your road bike?
A friend recently asked me if she should buy a bicycle computer, and my resounding answer was yes, you should buy a bicycle computer for
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Debunking the ebike nay-sayers…unscientifically!
This week I’ve got a treat for you with a great article about ebikes from my good mate Tina McCarthy. I love how Tina demolishes
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You should learn basic bike maintenance for road bikes
The topic of bike maintenance for road bikes is something I revisit every couple of years because it’s very important for all riders, both men
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The fascinating life of female cycling trailblazer Elsa Von Blumen
I especially love a story that combines my love of cycling, my fascination with social history, and my interest in the female suffrage movement, so
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The many benefits of volunteering in cycling and beyond
There are many benefits of volunteering your time, particularly when the organisation and people you donate your time towards are something you’re passionate about. I
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Why should I watch Women’s road cycling races in 2023?
Last year was a huge year for women’s road cycling, and this year looks even better, so I’ve put together my list of women’s road
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