Women cycling Archives

Key 2019 Issues for Professional Women’s Cycling

January 25, 2019 at 12:17 pm6 min reading

The final rosters have been announced, things are already underway in the Southern Hemisphere, and we’re looking forward to lots of epic women’s road racing in 2019. With upcoming stars emerging and some veterans trying out a new team, we’ve no doubt that we’ll have…

‘Be Fearlessly and Unapologetically You’: An Interview with Lisa Thake of Fat Girl Fit

January 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm7 min reading

Road cycling

Being active wasn’t always a priority for Lisa Thake. Self-described as the girl at school who would write a fake note from her mum to avoid PE class, Lisa started cycling 3 years ago, at the age of 35. With the not so subtle encouragement…

Women’s Health & Cycling: What Are the Risks and What Are the Solutions?

January 11, 2019 at 12:55 pm7 min reading

Health & Training

For men and women alike, there is no shortage of health benefits associated with cycling. In addition to reduced risk for heart disease and increased immunity, cycling is a great endurance building sport that is easy on your joints and helps promote positive thinking. That…

Turning your dreams into reality: Lessons from Women Who Are Making It Work

December 21, 2018 at 11:21 am7 min reading

Road cycling

Figuring out how to take your cycling to the next level is a challenge for any rider but it can be especially frustrating for women. Less funding, fewer events, and an overall smaller community make it harder to find the support and motivation to take…

Women’s Only Cycling Opportunities 2019

December 14, 2018 at 12:47 pm7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Women’s cycling is more exciting than it has ever been. In 2018, a woman broke the speed record, UCI finally got talking about introducing a minimum wage for pro women riders, and statistics show that more women are riding bikes than ever before. This is…

The Important Role of Mentorship in Women’s Cycling

September 7, 2018 at 11:30 am

Socialising and Culture

I tell them that we’ve all been spat out the back countless times, but to keep trying, that it gets easier.

Women’s Cycling: By the numbers

August 6, 2018 at 8:33 am9 min reading

Road cycling

When it comes to women’s cycling, the lack of coverage is getting harder and harder to justify. As was aptly demonstrated by the amazing finish at La Course, the argument that women’s racing isn’t exciting just doesn’t cut it.

Embracing Strong Legs – How Cycling Does (& Doesn’t) Change a Woman’s Body

June 21, 2018 at 1:26 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

First things first, we think strong legs are awesome and know that riders of all genders sport them with pride. Nevertheless, the fear of “hulk-like” gams is something worth addressing because it comes up a lot when new riders are considering the impact that a…

Working to Ride: The Economic Challenge of Being a Woman in Pro Cycling

June 19, 2018 at 12:16 pm8 min reading

Road cycling

We hear a lot about the problems that professional athletes encounter when they find themselves suddenly rich at a young age. The controversial shenanigans of emerging superstar athletes are something sports media just can’t get enough of. But this is not the case for everyone…

Why It Matters How We Talk About (Women’s) Cycling

June 13, 2018 at 7:50 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Changing the discourse one “bike face” at a time.

Tag: Women cycling

Key 2019 Issues for Professional Women’s Cycling

‘Be Fearlessly and Unapologetically You’: An Interview with Lisa Thake of Fat Girl Fit

Women’s Health & Cycling: What Are the Risks and What Are the Solutions?

Turning your dreams into reality: Lessons from Women Who Are Making It Work

Women’s Only Cycling Opportunities 2019

The Important Role of Mentorship in Women’s Cycling

Women’s Cycling: By the numbers

Embracing Strong Legs – How Cycling Does (& Doesn’t) Change a Woman’s Body

Working to Ride: The Economic Challenge of Being a Woman in Pro Cycling

Why It Matters How We Talk About (Women’s) Cycling

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Paris-Tour / Paris-Tours Espoirs / Km H/F

Cycling Tour

La Vuelta