Monthly Archives: September 2013 - Page 3

News

4x MTB racing; what it is and how to start

The final round of the Schwalbe British 4X series saw a record number of women taking part, alongside National Champion Katy Curd

4x MTB racing; what it is and how to start
Lifestyle

Blog of the month: That Emily Chappell

The adventures of a cycle courier turned round-the-world rider

Blog of the month: That Emily Chappell
MTB

First impressions: SCOTT women's cycle clothing range

Have a gander at our first impressions of SCOTT sports road and MTB kit for autumn/winter 2013

First impressions: SCOTT women's cycle clothing range
Road Bikes

Fondriest TF2 1.0 road bike review

Discover the bike that has set Total Women's Cycling editor Kirsty's heart racing

Fondriest TF2 1.0 road bike review
MTB

Gore Bike Wear Alp-X jacket long-term review

Brilliantly functional and easily-carried jacket. Our go-to bad weather shell that’s worth every penny.

Gore Bike Wear Alp-X jacket long-term review
Lifestyle

Five minutes with Claire Beaumont, brand manager at Condor Cycles

"Being a woman in cycling is a bit nuts," says the custodian of one of the UK's top bike shop brands.

Five minutes with Claire Beaumont, brand manager at Condor Cycles
Hints & Tips

Women's waterproof commuter cycling gear

Don't let the rain stop you cycling with these top products that will keep you dry top to toe on your cycle to work

Women's waterproof commuter cycling gear
Hints & Tips

National Cycle to Work Day 2013

Get involved with National Cycle to Work Day. Pledge your ride, and see what cycling to work could save you.

National Cycle to Work Day 2013
Road Cycling Buying Guides

Buyers' Guide: Women's bicycle saddles

The right bicycle saddle can make all the difference. Our buying guide shows you how to reach saddle nirvana with a comfortable saddle, shorts and...

Buyers' Guide: Women's bicycle saddles
Road Cycling Events

Climbing tips for the Etape Cymru road sportive

Tackling the epic Etape Cymru this weekend? Double Olympic Champion shares his tips for smashing the lung-busting climbs

Climbing tips for the Etape Cymru road sportive
Interviews

Interview: Ana Raecke and the 'S**t mountainbike girls say' video'

Meet Ana Raecke, mountain biker and one of the three women behind the hit 'S**t mountainbike girls say' video

Interview: Ana Raecke and the 'S**t mountainbike girls say' video'
Urban Bikes

Six of the best women's urban bikes for under £700

Looking for the best round-town road bike? Here’s our pick of six tough, fun urban road warriors.

Six of the best women's urban bikes for under £700
Road Cycling Clothing

Assos T.Lady_s5 bib shorts review

Yes Assos are an expensive clothing brand, but our reviewer thinks their kit is worth it

Assos T.Lady_s5 bib shorts review
Lifestyle

Cyclerexic: body image in cycling

Even the fittest cyclists can battle with body image, but fitness doesn't necessarily follow the number on the scales

Cyclerexic: body image in cycling
Road Cycling Clothing

Howies Group Tee women's cycling t-shirt review

It may look like an ordinary t-shirt, but don't be fooled - our reviewer can't speak highly enough about howies Group Tee

Howies Group Tee women's cycling t-shirt review
Amateur Events

Interview: Sally Bigham, MTB pro-rider and winner of the Leadville 100 race

MTB racer Sally Bigham won the renowned Leadville 100 race in 2013, adding it to her ever expanding palmarés

Interview: Sally Bigham, MTB pro-rider and winner of the Leadville 100 race
Mountain Bikes

2013 Liv/giant Anthem X 29er W mountain bike review

Just how did the first full suspension 29er for women from Liv/giant fair with our reviewer?

2013 Liv/giant Anthem X 29er W mountain bike review
Road Cycling Clothing

First impressions: Assos women's road cycle clothing range 2013

Swiss brand Assos may not have nailed their marketing towards women, but they can certainly produce some fine cycle clothing

First impressions: Assos women's road cycle clothing range 2013
Road Bikes

Eurobike 2013 picture gallery: Day 3

Check out a selection of gear from day 3 of Eurobike, including products from Brompton, Naline and Evoc

Eurobike 2013 picture gallery: Day 3
Commuting

Five women's cycling outfits for five budgets

We've searched high and low online to bring you some of the best women's cycle clothing bargains to get you kitted out for riding

Five women's cycling outfits for five budgets
Hints & Tips

London Cycling Campaign's Space for Cycling protest attracts over 5,000 cyclists

Over 5,000 cyclists rode past Parliament in support of the London Cycling Campaign's Space for Cycling protest

London Cycling Campaign's Space for Cycling protest attracts over 5,000 cyclists
Reluctant Cyclist

The Reluctant Cyclist: Reluctant no more. Mostly

In which the Reluctant Cyclist turns into a cycling zealot Several things happened recently to convince me that I may have become a bona fide card...

The Reluctant Cyclist: Reluctant no more. Mostly
Mountain Bikes

Ghost Miss AMR 5700 mountain bike review

Our reviewer put the Ghost Miss Amr 5700 mountain bike through its paces in the French Alps - how did it fare?

Ghost Miss AMR 5700 mountain bike review
News

Eurobike 2013 picture gallery: Demo day

Bikes, bags and helmets at the Eurobike Demo Day 2013.

Eurobike 2013 picture gallery: Demo day
production