After taking up cycling to work to save money, Aoife was introduced to the joys of mountain biking by some friends and gradually her passion for all things bike-related took over her life. She abandoned a long career talking about science at the Natural History Museum to write about cycling instead, and is loving every minute! When not at her computer, she can be found up a mountain somewhere, on her MTB.
Find out how Aoife got on with this offering from Scott...
Make sure you've got all of these items packed if you are planning on hitting the trails this weekend.
Smart looks and smart design. The Booq Boa Messenger bag is packed with features, with plenty of room to pack your stuff.
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The final stage, and the last epic struggle for overall victory of the inaugural Friends Life Women's Tour.
Not only the driver of the Press Car at the Friends Life Women's Tour, Alasdair MacLennan is a key figure in Scottish Cycling.
The Police are critical to the smooth running of a bike race on the scale of The Friends Life Women's Tour. Find out how they...
Stops, starts and attacks aplenty as the Friends Life Women's Tour rode at high speed from Cheshunt to Welwyn
Strong winds, sunshine and crashes as the Friends Life Women's Tour heads to the East Coast of Britain for Stage 3.
Crashes, breakaways and new leaders - catch the action from Stage 2 of the Friends Life Women's Tour
Why Sponsorshop is Critical to the Growth of Professional Women's Cycling
Catch up on all the action from Stage 1 of the Friends Life Women's Tour
Oundle, the location of the start of the Friends Life Women's Tour, is ready for the racing to begin!
We caught up with Helen Wyman, of the Matrix Fitness Vulpine team, to chat about riding in the inaugural Women's Tour.
Here's how and where to follow all the action from The Friends Life Women's Tour.
Check out this unusual and beautiful way of preserving the memory of your favourite bike!
Love mountain biking and fancy a go at sports journalism? We've got an amazing competition for you!
The new Roost MTB Enduro collection has landed from Flare Clothing Co.
Aoife has another crack at riding on an actual mountain. With the last attempt a washout, how will this one go?
Want to know who to look out for and which stars of cycling to cheer for in The Women's Tour?
Another new sponsor for The Women's Tour with the news that YodelDirect have come on board.
Long climbs, thrilling descents and great views - try our road cycling route around Coed y Brenin, Wales
Do you like your MTB kit bright, colourful and loud? We have a look at the 2014 women's range from Zimtstern.
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