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Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking and feeling a little scared, or have been riding for a while but are struggling to improve your technical skills, there are concrete steps you can take to improve your confidence. The truth is most of us can benefit from working on our confidence on the bike. And
Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what their biggest challenge was as it relates to cycling. One of the most frequent answers? Bike maintenance. From total beginners to seasoned riders, we’ve discovered that many women don’t know how or are intimidated by the idea of working on their own bike. The good news is
Whether you are brand new to cycling and want to find bike trails near you to ride, or you are an old pro at biking but are visiting a new city and unfamiliar with the trails, the good news is that there are a variety of tools available now a days to help you find
While many women LOVE going on group rides, there are many others (myself included) who actually prefer to ride by themselves. And even if group rides are totally your jam, there might be days where riding solo makes more sense. Solo cycling allows you to fit in a ride on your own schedule, accomplish your
It’s a question I get asked all the time in hushed whispers: “Do you wear underwear with bike shorts?” The answer is a resounding NO!, but don’t worry, this is a mistake that most of us made when we were brand new to cycling. In this article, I explain why you shouldn’t wear underwear with
Menstrual cups are a great alternative to the traditional methods of managing your monthly cycle, especially for a woman who bikes, or lives any active lifestyle for that matter. I made the switch a few years ago and never looked back. They have many benefits: cost, convenience, comfort, environmental impact and empowerment. Cost Over the
You’ve done it. You’ve registered for your first mountain bike race, and now you’re feeling a little bit nervous about what you’ve done. Relax. Yes, toeing the start line of your first race can be a little bit intimidating, but you don’t need to go into it unprepared. Heed these nine tips and your first
Bike friends are the best friends! But how do you go about finding them? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of women’s cycling clubs, group rides, and women’s-only events. No matter where you live in North America, you should be able to find a group of ladies to ride with on this list.
You’ve been ramping up your miles, training for a big event or logging some epic rides. But now you’re avoiding getting back in the saddle because you’re in pain. It’s not your quads that are screaming, or a dehydration headache, its a painful little sore on your bum. Saddle sores (and other issues “down there”)
Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what your number one challenge is as it relates to bicycling. Can you guess what it was? Finding time to ride! Yup, it didn’t have anything to do with bike fit, or winter weather, or even flat tires. Women are just struggling to even find the time to
