Strongher – a movement to inspire more women to ride
I was really interested to read over the weekend about a new women’s international cycling initiative called Strongher. I must admit that when I first
Read moreIt must be Spring. Magpies are attacking cyclists
A couple of weeks ago a good friend of mine sent me a distressed message via text to tell me she’d been attacked by a
Read moreShould I buy a flat bar road bike or road bike?
As regular readers of this blog probably know I work in a bike shop and one of the most regular questions I’m asked by both
Read moreYoga and cycling – a perfect match
A few months ago I was lucky enough to attend a workshop run by Angelo from Pedal Stroke Yoga, a variation of hatha yoga developed
Read moreThe amazing life of ultra-endurance cyclist Juliana Buhring
I’m not sure how this amazing story has passed my notice, but I’m glad I’ve finally stumbled upon it. Juliana Buhring is clearly an extraordinary
Read moreHighlights from the amazing Eurobike in Germany
It was fantastic to visit Eurobike in Friedrichshafen in Germany last week. It is unlike any trade show I’ve visited before. Here’s a few statistics
Read moreWomen’s cycling participation – the latest research
I’m always interested in research relating to women’s cycling. It helps me and others understand what barriers women see to cycling. Is it the lack
Read moreSelf-guided cycle tours around the world
I was contacted recently by a company called Pure Adventures that offers self-guided cycling tours around the world and when I looked into the detail
Read moreHappy 4th birthday Women Who Cycle
You’ll have to forgive me for this slightly self-indulgent post but I’m really proud of myself. I’ve been writing Women Who Cycle for four years.
Read moreBravo to La Course by Le Tour de France
A lot of others wrote about La Course by Le Tour de France before the race took place on Sunday. Many wrote about its significance
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