Tips

Whether you’re getting back on a bike for the first time in years or training for your next race, these are the tips I wish someone had told me sooner. I’m Kristen, a USA Cycling and NICA certified coach, and everything here comes from 20+ years of riding, the women I coach, and the experts I interview on the Femme Cyclist Podcast.

Start with the problem you’re trying to solve:

Saddle pain and comfort: how to deal with discomfort “down there,” heal saddle sores, and find shorts and a saddle that fit your body.
Training: get fitter and faster with training zones, smart recovery, and the signs you’re overdoing it.
Fueling: what to eat and drink before, during, and after a ride, with advice from fueling experts.
New to cycling: picking the right size bike, what to pack, and riding to work.