Skills: you need to master changing gears on your road bike
For me a really fundamental part of riding is to master changing gears on your road bike. It took me a few years to really
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Consider running as a complementary exercise to cycling
A lot of cyclists are a bit sceptical about running as a complementary exercise to cycling, but I think they work well together. I actually
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You should ride the annual Gong ride
I completed my eighth Gong Ride on Sunday after a three year absence, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The first time I rode it was
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I loved riding the Shimanami Kaido
I’ve just finished riding in the most amazing cycling mecca – riding the Shimanami Kaido with a fabulous group of women led by my friend
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The endlessly fascinating topic of how cycling affects the brain
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know that I have a fascination for brain science, so was intrigued to read an article
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Tips for packing your bike for air travel
I’m off to Japan later this week and need to get my bike ready, so I thought I should share some tips on packing your
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Come with me on the Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour
I am super excited about heading off next week for the Wheel Women Japanese Cycling tour which will see me riding in southern Japan. Our
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Been looking for the ideal cycling holiday in the south of France?
Women’s cycling enthusiast Diane Best contacted me recently to tell me about her cycling tour company DBest Cycling that specialises in a cycling holiday in
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How to avoid magpie attack while riding your bike
I was rudely reminded on Sunday morning that at this time of year you need to avoid magpie attack while riding your bike, when an
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Just relax – How to minimise shoulder tension while riding a bike
I’m really bad at taking my own advice, so these tips on how to minimise shoulder tension while riding a bike are for me, just
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