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
This past year was a tough one for all of us. And if you had a mountain bike clinic or camp scheduled, chances are that it got cancelled. While 2021 isn’t totally back to normal, there is hope that we’ll have more mountain bike events this year. Here is a list of our favorite women’s … Read more
What’s a presta valve? What’s a schrader valve? What’s the difference, and which is better? These are some of the questions we got from beginner riders all of the time. (And ones I had way back when when I first got into cycling). The good news is that this isn’t rocket science, and we’ll explain … 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
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
You’re ready to buy a bike, but intimidated by all the numbers and specs? One of the first steps is knowing which size bike you need. There are a couple of different ways women’s bikes are measured and sized, and we’re going to walk you through all of it. And there’s no need to feel … Read more
Have you been wondering how to get into biking? It can be confusing (and intimidating) knowing how to get started, but the good news is that it’s an easy sport to get into. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about cycling for beginners including the best bikes for beginners, what gear … Read more
Many of us obsess over our fitness, our nutrition, even our chamois–but what about hydration?! Proper cycling hydration is one of the most vital components of our performance on the bike, and yet we usually don’t spend nearly enough time thinking about it. The good news is that it doesn’t take much effort to determine … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more