So you’re ready to invest in a road bike, but don’t have a ton of money to spare. No worries, we’ve rounded up what we consider the 5 best road bikes for women — and they are all under (or right at) $1,000. These aren’t necessarily the lightest or fanciest road bicycles on the market, … Read more
While you can (and should) join in on the plethora of co-ed cycling events out there, there is something really special about doing a womens only event. The atmosphere at these events are inviting, supportive, friendly–and often a little silly! Here is a list of 13 ladies-only cycling events including organized non-competitive road rides and … Read more
If you suffer from saddle sores or chafing while cycling, chamois cream can make a huge difference. Designed to reduce friction between your chamois, saddle, and intimate regions, chamois cream helps keep things comfortable down there. Most chamois creams are also anti-bacterial, so it can help prevent keep things clean and prevent infection. Here are … Read more
Nothing can ruin a ride faster than an uncomfortable saddle. The wrong saddle can cause chafing, saddle sores, bruising, and a bad attitude about biking. The good news is that you don’t have to continue to suffer. A good bike saddle can make all the difference in terms of your enjoyment and comfort on the … Read more
Whether you’re ready to invest in your first pair of bike shorts or simply need to add another pair to your expansive cycling wardrobe, we’ve rounded up the best cycling shorts for women. A good pair of padded bike shorts can make a world of difference, allowing you to ride longer in comfort and to … Read more
Do a search on Amazon for women’s bike shorts, and Baleaf comes up as the bestseller. But do these bike shorts actually live up to the hype? The answer is yes–for women on a budget. The Baleaf bike shorts (as well as their cycling underwear and tights) are super affordable and reasonably comfortable. Where they … 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
If you ride a bike, you are likely a little obsessed with finding the right bike shorts or bib shorts. You likely also have a very firm opinion on which you prefer (bibs or shorts), and you may even prefer bibs in some situations, and shorts in others. I assure you, I am no exception! … 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
Nothing can frustrate new riders quite like bicycle gears. Unfortunately, shifting bike gears isn’t a terribly intuitive thing. It takes a bit of time and thought to learn how to shift properly and efficiently. The good news is once you get a bit of practice, shifting becomes second-nature–something you don’t have to think about at all. In order to help hasten … Read more