Road bike disc brakes are here, and all women are going to want them
Cycling Australia made an interesting announcement last week, allowing the use of road bike disc brakes for most road bike racing within Australia, effective immediately.
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How to find the right bike saddle for women who cycle
In my role as a female cycling advocate I’m often asked about how to find the right bike saddle for women. The saddle is the
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Buying the right bike for a female rider
If you’re ready to step up to the next level in cycling and take up racing, participate in a major event or start a training
Read moreA catch up with women’s hour record holder Bridie O’Donnell
When I started this blog four and a half years ago my very first pro cyclist interview was with Australian Bridie O’Donnell. Bridie’s recently hit
Read moreShould I buy a road bike with disc brakes yet?
I’ve recently bought myself a new road bike with disc brakes. It won’t be replacing my beloved carbon road bikes (yes I have two of
Read moreShort women do not despair, there are plenty of road bikes for you
To me, riding a road bike is one of life’s great pleasures and you don’t have to miss out just because you’re short. I’m 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 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 moreHow to find the right bike if you’re a short woman
One of the interesting/rewarding things about writing a blog is that you can check out how many people are viewing it. My analysis isn’t particularly
Read moreFocus on women’s bikes and accessories strong at Trek
You may have read my blog post a couple of months ago about women’s product development at Specialized. I also made contact with a few
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