Women cycling Archives

Strategies for Riding as the Only Woman in a Group of Men

February 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm7 min reading

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…

How E-Bikes Are Helping to Fight the Gender Gap in Cycling

January 24, 2020 at 4:31 pm7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

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…

Challenges That Women’s Cycling Will Face in 2020

January 10, 2020 at 8:35 am7 min reading

Road cycling

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…

5 Things to Celebrate About Women’s Cycling in 2019

December 6, 2019 at 1:02 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

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…

Is the ‘Pink Tax’ Included? The Problem with Women’s Cycling Gear

December 5, 2019 at 12:02 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

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.…

7 Affordable Gift Ideas for Women Cyclists

November 27, 2019 at 10:01 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

The holidays are fast approaching and trust us – you don’t want to wait until a week before Christmas to get your gift shopping sorted. Maybe you’ve got a woman on your holiday list that loves to ride? Even if a new bike or kit…

The Dark Side of the Bicycle Craze: Domestic Cycling

November 7, 2019 at 12:59 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

For Victorian women, the invention of the so-called safety bicycle represented nothing short of a revolution. It’s the 1890s and womankind is allowed to hop on a saddle and pedal towards greater independence. This era, known as the ‘bicycle craze’, marked a crucial point in…

Meet the Women’s Only Mountain Biking Festival

November 1, 2019 at 12:37 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Since kicking off in 2015, Roam Bike Fest has become a destination event for women mountain biking enthusiasts from around the United States and beyond. The first of its kind, Roam is three days of trail shredding, socializing, learning, and non-stop good times. With hundreds of bikes…

The Girl Who Became an Elite Downhill Rider in Just One Year

October 30, 2019 at 12:56 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Monika Mixova (30) from the Czech Republic is a downhill rider living in the UK where she rocketed up to the top and started racing in the elite category after a single season. In the past, she travelled a lot and spent three years in…

What Are the Barriers That Keep Women from Cycling?

October 8, 2019 at 8:11 am7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

At We Love Cycling, we care about tackling the fears and obstacles potential cyclists, particularly potential female cyclists, can face. Although men are by no means excluded from blocks to participation, women often face an even more complicated set of barriers.

Tag: Women cycling

Strategies for Riding as the Only Woman in a Group of Men

How E-Bikes Are Helping to Fight the Gender Gap in Cycling

Challenges That Women’s Cycling Will Face in 2020

5 Things to Celebrate About Women’s Cycling in 2019

Is the ‘Pink Tax’ Included? The Problem with Women’s Cycling Gear

7 Affordable Gift Ideas for Women Cyclists

The Dark Side of the Bicycle Craze: Domestic Cycling

Meet the Women’s Only Mountain Biking Festival

The Girl Who Became an Elite Downhill Rider in Just One Year

What Are the Barriers That Keep Women from Cycling?

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