Part of the reason buying a bike is so challenging is because there are SO MANY different types of bicycles: road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes, yikes! While it can all be a bit confusing, the good news is that this huge variety of bicycles means that there is a bike out there perfectly … Read more
When it comes to cycling socks, I am telling you, cyclists have OPINIONS. From material, to sock height, to compression vs. non-compression, and of course, the all important style element – there are just so many choices out there. I know some cyclists just throw on any old sock that they would normally use, skip … Read more
A hybrid bike (like the name would imply) is a mix between a road bike and a mountain bike. It has skinny, fast-rolling tires like a road bike, but more relaxed geometry and a flat bar like a mountain bike. A hybrid bike a good option for women who are looking for a “fitness bike”, … Read more
What’s more fun than a women’s cruiser bike? Nothing. One of my fondest memories is pedaling a cruiser bike thru the narrow streets of San Francisco and out across the Golden Gate Bridge. Equally good days have been spent cruising along the boardwalk on a beach cruiser, or biking to coffee and yoga class. That said, not all … Read more
If you ride a bike, chances are, at some point, you have fallen off that bike. We do everything we can to be so careful, but sometimes something just goes wrong. You take a corner and your bike slides out from under you. You are riding in a group and go into the back of … Read more
Thinking of biking cross-country? Or maybe just a long weekend tour of wine country? In any case, for multi-day rides, a touring bike is the ideal setup. A touring bike offers eyelets for racks and panniers, multiple water bottle cages, and more relaxed geometry. The bad news for women is that there really aren’t many … Read more
Bike helmets are intended to protect us from the unthinkable–bad crashes and collisions–but is it so much to ask that they also look cute? It is not. Fortunately, several helmet brands agree and have created lids that aren’t only safe, they look stylish as well. Whether you are commuting to work or pedaling the boardwalk … Read more
Cover photo credit: @keljs78 Thinking about getting a new tattoo? If not, you’ll probably be thinking about it after seeing these bike tattoos. For bicycle lovers, what better way to profess your passion than adding a little bike ink to your canvas? We’ve rounded up a bunch of bicycle tattoo ideas from the cycling community … Read more
So you’re getting ready to shop for a bike and aren’t sure what the difference is between a women’s bike and a men’s bike (or a unisex bike). The truth is that all bikes are unisex bikes and that the difference between those that are marketed as “women’s bikes” and those that are marketed as … Read more
Gravel bikes are the trendiest niche in the bike world right now. And for good reason! They let you go just about anywhere and do just about anything. If you’ve been thinking about getting a gravel bike, but want to do more research before you buy one, this post is for you. We’ll guide you … Read more