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Female roadies: How to find the right saddle for your bike

June 26, 2026 Nicola 0

By far the most important touchpoint you have with your road bike is the one that holds most of your weight – the saddle, so

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Specialized and Trek, don’t forget about women’s road cycling gear

November 3, 2023 Nicola 1

I’ve been road riding for 15 years now and one thing I’ve noticed is the change in women’s road cycling gear that is marketed specifically

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Should I buy a flat bar road bike or road bike?

January 22, 2021 Nicola Comments Off

I worked in a bike shop for a few years and one of the most common questions, particularly from female riders was “Should I buy

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Road bikes for short women becoming a scarce commodity

January 7, 2021 Nicola Comments Off

I’m sorry to say that last time I wrote a blog post on the topic of road bikes for short women only two years ago,

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You need easy gears on your bike to climb hills

September 24, 2020 Nicola Comments Off

One thing that really bugs me about road cycling is there is often an emphasis on being tough, like riding with hard rather than easy

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How do you find the best women’s bike saddle for a road bike?

June 4, 2020 Nicola Comments Off

Let me share my own experience first. I started riding almost 12 years ago to complete a charity ride and was hooked almost instantly. I

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Tips for new female road cyclists – take my challenge and give it a go

May 1, 2020 Nicola 1

One of the upsides of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increase in the number of people – women, men, and children taking up or

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Women Who Cycle’s 2019 Last minute Christmas gift ideas for female road cyclists

December 19, 2019 Nicola Comments Off

I find that men are particularly prone to last-minute Christmas shopping so if you’re still looking, here are my last-minute Christmas gift ideas for female

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Commonly asked question – What is the best women’s bike saddle?

September 26, 2019 Nicola Comments Off

In my role as a female cycling advocate I’m often asked – What is the best women’s bike saddle? And unsurprisingly, there isn’t one answer.

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Women: Do you need some help to get started in road cycling?

August 29, 2019 Nicola Comments Off

When you’re considering taking a new hobby it can often be a bit daunting but it is really easy to get started in road cycling