Women 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 importance of nutrition in your ride recovery
Earlier this year I attended a women’s training camp and met sports dietician Rebecca Hay from The Athlete’s Kitchen. Rebecca kindly volunteered to write a
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
Read moreSuccess – Kacie & Dani race across America
A couple of months ago I wrote about the amazing Kacie & Dani who were in heavy training to complete the 3,000 mile Race Across
Read moreRiding in cool and cold weather for female road cyclists
I wrote about the subject of dressing for riding in cooler weather in April last year and while this post is not dissimilar, I’ve changed a few
Read moreWatch out for the 2013 Giro Rosa
One of the things I said I would do when I started this blog nearly two years ago was to provide regular updates about women’s
Read moreHow to stay safe riding on the road
Too often I read about cyclists being killed or injured on our roads and each time I read with great sadness. But recently when I
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