Monthly Archives: October 2013

Road Cycling Events

2013 Etape Series a resounding success, but female entrants still in huge minority

As the Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Series celebrates their most successful year to date, why are there so few women taking part?

2013 Etape Series a resounding success, but female entrants still in huge minority
News

MTB Video: Wildcat, with Manon Carpenter

If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big two-wheeled surprise

MTB Video: Wildcat, with Manon Carpenter
MTB Events

Registration open for the Transpyr 2014 MTB stage race

Looking for a challenge in 2014? The Transpyr 7-day MTB stage race might be what you're searching for.

Registration open for the Transpyr 2014 MTB stage race
Training & Nutrition

Half Reclined Hero pose - cycling yoga

Stretch out those tired legs from top to toe with the Half Reclined Hero's pose

Half Reclined Hero pose - cycling yoga
Road Cycling Buying Guides

Buyers guide: Intro to waterproof jackets

Looking for a new waterproof jacket but don't know where to start? These are the features to look out for.

Buyers guide: Intro to waterproof jackets
MTB

Mountain bike lessons, not just for beginners

Relieved to learn that her MTB lesson would not involve a baptism of downhill, root strewn fire - Adele shares her experience of exactly what...

Mountain bike lessons, not just for beginners
News

SweetSpot, organisers of 2014 Women's Tour of Britain, release details of opening two stages

Oundle, Northamptonshire, will host the start of the inaugural Women's Tour in May 2014, the race's organiser SweetSpot has confirmed

SweetSpot, organisers of 2014 Women's Tour of Britain, release details of opening two stages
Lifestyle

Blog of the month: Unofficial Unsanctioned Women's UCI Cycling

Everything you need to know about women's racing, delivered with massive enthusiasm and Anglo-Saxon

Blog of the month: Unofficial Unsanctioned Women's UCI Cycling
Travel

5 cycling ideas for the half term holidays

Make the most of the sunny half term - get everyone out on their bikes! We've got 5 activities to choose from!

5 cycling ideas for the half term holidays
Interviews

Five minutes with Catherine Shearer, Highlands & Islands Adventures

Proving all you need to succeed in mountain bike travel is an awesome pair of Pike forks and the ability to repeatedly crash with a...

Five minutes with Catherine Shearer, Highlands & Islands Adventures
News

Pro Tour Pin-Ups 2014 calendar released to support women's cycling

Wanting to support women's cycling in a unique way, Laura Fletcher has created a rather tongue-in-cheek project

Pro Tour Pin-Ups 2014 calendar released to support women's cycling
Training & Nutrition

Super quad stretch pose - cycling yoga

The Super Quad stretch is a pose that gives an intense stretch for tight quads and hip flexors after a long ride, perfect for cyclists

Super quad stretch pose - cycling yoga
MTB

Fox 'Pretty Dirty' women's Tech Tee 2013 review

The women's Tech Tee by fox was updated for 2013; some changes we liked, some not so much

Fox 'Pretty Dirty' women's Tech Tee 2013 review
Lifestyle

15 cycling facts that you'll want to share

The humble bicycle does so much more for you than transport you from A to B!

15 fascinating facts about riding a bike
Training & Nutrition

Indoor training: Getting started on rollers

Tired of turbo trainers? Mix up your indoor cycle training with rollers - Rachel Sokal gave them a go

Indoor training: Getting started on rollers
News

British Cycling can help you become a qualified cycling coach

With British Cycling on track to hit their goal of 1 million more women cycling by 2020, they release plans to bolster this ambitious target

British Cycling commit to running its first ever women’s only cycle coaching course in 2014
Road Cycling Events

Female only cycling series Cycletta, celebrates its most successful year ever

Looking to take part in your first sportive in 2014? Ease yourself in gently, why not try a Cycletta? They've just celebrated their biggest year...

Female only cycling series Cycletta, celebrates its most successful year ever
News

Track cycling at the Revolution Series Season 11, Manchester, 26th October

Catch up on all the action from the Revolution Series that kicked off in Manchester over the weekend

Track cycling at the Revolution Series Season 11, Manchester, 26th October
Road Cycling Clothing

Get yourself kitted out for winter and spring with Hincapie

American brand Hincapie have all seasons covered. We cover our first impressions of their 2013 fall and 2014 spring range for road cyclists

First impressions: Hincapie 2013/14 women's road cycle clothing
Road Cycling Clothing

Pearl Izumi women’s 2013 AmFib Drop Tail cycling bib tight review

Need a cosy pair of tights that will perform well in wintry conditions? Step forward the Pearl Izumi AmFib bibs.

Pearl Izumi women’s 2013 AmFib Drop Tail cycling bib tight review
MTB Events

5 of the best winter MTB events 2013

Pick one of these great winter MTB events to get your legs spinning and forget the winter

5 of the best winter MTB events 2013
Road Cycling Clothing

Pearl Izumi Select Barrier Convertible women's jacket review

Two garments for the price of one, the Pearl Izumi jacket is a versatile addition to your wardrobe

Pearl Izumi Select Barrier Convertible women's jacket review
Training & Nutrition

Childs pose - cycling yoga

A calming resting pose that also helps to release tension in the back and neck

Childs pose - cycling yoga
production