Late last month, the UCI revealed its 2021 calendar for the Women’s World Tour. Set to unfold over 25 events in 10 countries, enthusiasts of women’s cycling have been happy to note that the 2021 race year will include two new Spanish stage races: Itzulia…
Despite the strange start to life as a pro cyclist that 2020 has offered, some new faces are rising to the occasion and making a name for themselves on the virtual stage that is currently at their disposal. One such budding talent? April Tacey. The…
There was already a lot of chatter happening around e-sports, the changing role of Zwift, and the future of virtual cycling before the pandemic hit, and now – it’s an even more pertinent topic. Undoubtedly, among the biggest cycling innovations to happen within the last decade,…
There have been concerns about intimate shaving since the invention of a razor. Shaving of pubic hair seems to help with maintaining better hygiene but also increases the chance of ingrown hairs and infections. Causing invisible damage of the outer layers of the skin, shaving…
For some women, riding as the only female in a group of men can be very intimidating. A fair reaction—as it may be the only time they find themselves in this kind of setting. The same would be true if the situation was opposite. As…
Say what you will about e-bikes, their popularity is growing and recent studies suggest they’re helping to fight one of the biggest challenges that the cycling community is currently facing. As we’ve discussed before, cycling suffers from a major diversity problem. The stereotype of the…
Presenting both opportunities and obstacles, each new calendar year is a chance to evaluate progress made and to think about what else can be accomplished over the next 12 months. For the world of women’s cycling, it looks like 2020 is gearing up to one…
As the year wraps up, it’s a natural time to reflect on all the ups and downs of the past 12 months and take stock of what we’ve witnessed. The push for gender equality is something we talk about a lot at We Love Cycling…
Every year, consumer reports come out which reveal that many products for women are priced higher than their male equivalent. From razors to socks and to, yes, biking accessories, it is part of a discriminatory system in which, overall, women earn less and pay more.…
