Meet Tina McCarthy – encouraging women to ride just for fun
Tina McCarthy is changing women’s lives by getting as many of them riding bikes confidently. She has a Melbourne-based business called Wheel Women and focuses
Read moreThe importance of braking on a road bike
When I started riding a road bike nearly five years ago I didn’t have any idea that there was actually a technique involved in braking.
Read moreMore women are working in the bike industry
I’ve just returned from Melbourne where I attended a training course with US bike company Specialized. I attended the course because I recently took on
Read moreA quick chat with Anna Meares
I was lucky enough to catch up with the amazing Anna Meares via email for an interview. I find Anna very inspiring and have been
Read moreWhy cycling is the best sport according to 8 year old Ava
Eight year old, Ava Giramondo is a member of the youth development squad of my cycling club Lidcombe-Auburn Cycle Club (LACC) and she recently presented
Read moreWomen on a Roll – interesting research report
One of the things I’ve always admired about the United States is the sheer scale of the country. With a population of nearly 14 times
Read moreTwo years and still going strong
It seems like only yesterday I was writing a blog post about Women Who Cycle reaching its first anniversary and here I am telling you
Read moreThe life of a female pro cyclist in Europe
I’ve always wondered what it would be like spending part of the year living in Europe. My fantasies have centred more around hanging out in
Read moreWhat does a girl need to get started in road cycling?
Obviously the most important thing to get into road cycling is a bike but there’s also a few other items that will enhance the experience
Read moreResistance training for female cyclists
Whether you’re a competitive or recreational cyclist you can benefit from regular resistance/strength training sessions at the gym. Cycling is an endurance activity, while resistance
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