Cycling into Winter

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What bike do I need?

by Alex Field

What bike do I need?

Buying your first bike can be daunting. There is a saying in the bike world that n+1 is the number of bikes needed. In other words, you can never h...

Which bike frame?

by Alex Field

Which bike frame?

Whether you ride on or off-road, there are many things to consider when buying a bike. Firstly, let us look at bikes frames. You can make a bike ou...

Padded Bibs v Padded shorts

by Alex Field

Padded Bibs v Padded shorts

The cycling world is divided generally into two camps here. There are some that swear that bibs are ‘the best thing since sliced bread’ whilst othe...

Quick Guide To Cycling In The Heat

by Alex Field

Quick Guide To Cycling In The Heat

The heat of so Summer days always seems to take us by surprise. Much advice starts with saying acclimatise, living in a country where it can be col...

Have you ever thought about Endurance cycling?

by Alex Field

Have you ever thought about Endurance cycling?

On a hot day in June, people gather at a football club. Women and men all different ages, sizing on many different bikes with one aim, to see how far they could go in 24 hours...
Posted in Women's cycling, women's cycling shorts

Women's Festival of Cycling coming in July

by Simon North

Women's Festival of Cycling coming in July

This month we preview July’s Women's Festival of Cycling which includes female-friendly and women-only cycle rides and events all over the UK.
Posted in 100 Women in Cycling, Women's cycling, Women's cycling festival

Are you Sitting Comfortably?

by Simon North

Are you Sitting Comfortably?

Here's our seven-point guide to help you chose the right saddle for your road or mountain bike.
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Our 7-Point Guide to Finding the Right Spin Class

by Simon North

Our 7-Point Guide to Finding the Right Spin Class

Joining the spinning craze is not as easy as it looks if it is going to boost your cycling performance. Here's our 7-point guide to what to look for when choosing a class.
Posted in cycle specific training, indoor cycling, spin class, spinning, training, winter riding

MOUNTAIN BIKING ACROSS THE MAJESTIC RAJASTHAN DESERT AT CHRISTMAS

by Simon North

Media consultant and racing driver Sarah Bennett-Baggs often rides around her home city of Bristol, but this Christmas decided to take on the challenge of mountain biking 300kms across Rajasthan in Northern India. Here she gives us her exclusive story…

 

Posted in super comfy shorts

HOW TO MAKE RIDE LONDON YOUR 2018 CYCLING CHALLENGE

by Simon North

HOW TO MAKE RIDE LONDON YOUR 2018 CYCLING CHALLENGE

There is no doubt the annual Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 has become an essential must-do event for many women cyclists and the cycling equivalent of competing in the London Marathon. With the public ballot entry system closing on Friday, 5 January 2018 (or when 80,000 entries have been received, whichever is earlier), now is the time to make it your personal cycling challenge for next year.

Posted in ballot entry, Box Hill, Century ride, RideLondon, RideLondon-Surrey 100

Seven Ways to Keep Riding Through this Winter

by Simon North

Seven Ways to Keep Riding Through this Winter

Winter riding is both rewarding and challenging but to get the most out of it you need to prepare. Here is our 7-stage plan to help you enjoy cold weather riding...

Posted in carry a snack, endurance base, group riding, helmet-light, layers, off-road riding, running, winter riding

Two New Stylish Cycling Legging Designs Launched

by Simon North

Two New Stylish Cycling Legging Designs Launched

A year on from launching its unique style of womens-specific cycling shorts, Sasha Cycling is expanding its range to include two new designs...
Posted in 10% discount offer, autumn riding, full leg leggings, gel pad, MTB leggings, road cycling leggings, Three quarter leggings, winter riding