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.
Aoife Glass gets you to grips with 5 of the very best value carbon road bikes for women.
Find out the what and why behind the main differences between road, mountain bike and commuter cycling kit in our quick demystifier.
The 9 Times a Multi-Tool Saved My Life The Ride Ladies Print short sleeved jersey is made in the UK, and manages to combine some attractive...
Don't let bad weather affect your riding, simply follow these 7 simple steps and you won't fret about a bit of rain
To dos and don't of trail etiquette when mountain biking
A good pair of winter mountain biking gloves will make all the difference to your ride
We round up 8 of the best women's winter MTB jerseys that are guaranteed to keep you cosy on the trails
A jacket not designed for cycling, but with some pretty awesome features for mountain bikers....Aoife tests the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody.
Planning on taking on your first Enduro race next year? These tips will take you from zero to hero
Is the Electra Townie Go! Aoife's perfect bike? It sure looks the part but did it help improve her commute time?
What are base miles? ‘Base miles’ are the training miles of cycling you clock up in the off-season or over winter to increase your base fitness...
Could this be the best MTB trail dog video ever?
Experienced a 'near miss' while cycling? A new research project seeks to record and analyse where, when and how often they happen. Get involved!
Laura Robson is a sports physiotherapist with Harris and Ross, and she's been working with Rachel and Gee Atherton over the 2014 season.
Padded liner shorts are an essential piece of mountain biking kit (and they're perfect for wearing under everyday clothes for commuting too!)
Watch Enduro World Champion Tracy Moseley shred the trails around the Forest of Dean
Stay warm and dry with this waterproof cycling gear (plus some cheap cheat alternatives!)
Catch a film with a cycling theme at the London Bikeminded Film Club screenings this winter.
A new mentoring program - Women Ahead - aims to effect positive change in women's sport by connecting women in sport with mentors from the...
Vintage bicycles, vintage kit and red wine aplenty in Tuscany at L'Eroica, the original vintage bicycle event
Check out this amazing video of the Red Bull Fox Hunt with Rachel Atherton!
The racing went do to the line in the finale event of the 2014 Enduro World Series - and your 2014 Enduro World Champion is...
Discover some of the style on display at the 2014 edition of the celebrated vintage cycling event, L'Eroica, in Tuscany.
Our special edition Total Women's Cycling Jerseys are now available to buy online!
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