Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Editor at Total Women's Cycling.

Recent Articles By Michelle

Lifestyle

TWC’s Best Buys: Sizzling Deals for July #4

Everyone loves a bargain, don’t they? However, sometimes sifting through the available offers online can be time consuming.  We asked some of the major retailers to...

TWC’s Best Buys: Sizzling Deals for July #4
Road Cycling

7 Reasons you Should Try Riding Track (Whatever your Ability)

It's easy to think 'it looks scary' or 'it's too much hassle'. But, man, is it worth it!

7 Reasons you Should Try Riding Track (Whatever your Ability)
Race News

Elena Cecchini Wins Thüringen Rundfahrt General Classification

The biggest win of the Italian rider's career - she thanks her Canyon//SRAM team mates and looks on to Rio

Elena Cecchini Wins Thüringen Rundfahrt General Classification
Training & Nutrition

How to Track your Cycling Training and Use it to Progress

We look at the three most popular methods, plus their pros and cons

How to Track your Cycling Training and Use it to Progress
Race News

2016 La Course: Teams, Course, TV coverage

The iconic race returns for a third year. We'll be there to bring you the news, but here are the basics...

2016 La Course: Teams, Course, TV coverage
Commuting Accessories

Review: Howies Little Haven Rucksack for Cycle Commuters and Adventurers

Handy commuter backpack for £39 with all the features required for more adventurous rides

Review: Howies Little Haven Rucksack for Cycle Commuters and Adventurers
Urban Bikes

The Birth of a Brompton: What goes on in the London Brand's New Factory

With a home now four times bigger than their last and Brompton Electric on the way - there's a lot happening

The Birth of a Brompton: What goes on in the London Brand's New Factory
News

Rapha's La Révolution Collection Celebrates La Course

The brand have expanded their Canyon//SRAM replica range to include Core kit, too

Rapha's La Révolution Collection Celebrates La Course
Lifestyle

Recipe: How to Make a Female Cyclist

Make your own delicacy - start with the base and flavour to taste...

Recipe: How to Make a Female Cyclist
News

Breeze Celebrate Fifth Birthday with 100,000 Riders Milestone

The welcoming women's only platform is celebrating two fantastic achievements

Breeze Celebrate Fifth Birthday with 100,000 Riders Milestone
News

Fat Lad at the Back Orders Increase with Growing Demand

The quality plus sized cycling retailer has proved so popular they're selling out

Fat Lad at the Back Orders Increase with Growing Demand
Race News

Marianne Vos makes it Two out of Three at Thüringen Rundfahrt

Two chicken dinners for Vos, who sits in second on GC with four days of racing to go

Marianne Vos makes it Two out of Three at Thüringen Rundfahrt
Road Cycling Clothing

Review: Rapha's Medium Support Sports Bra for Cycling

It's light, breathable and beautiful as Rapha always is - but can it provide enough support?

Review: Rapha's Medium Support Sports Bra for Cycling
Lifestyle

Three Women Taking on RideLondon-Surrey Sportives for a Good Cause

These three women are riding the event on July 31 for different reasons, but all for a good cause

Three Women Taking on RideLondon-Surrey Sportives for a Good Cause
Training & Nutrition

Pasta Won't Make You Fat (just in case you were worried)

A new Italian study linked eating pasta with having a healthier BMI and hip-to-waist ratio

Pasta Won't Make You Fat (just in case you were worried)
News

Garmin's New 820 Helps you Keep Track of Fellow Riders

Looking for ways to avoid that "erm, where's so-and-so" moment? Garmin have a computer for you...

Garmin's New 820 Helps you Keep Track of Fellow Riders
Training & Nutrition

Video: Calf Stretch for Cyclists

We're bringing you 6 stretches, then 6 strengthening exercises. Here's stretch number four...

Video: Calf Stretch for Cyclists
News

Bigla Extends Investment into Women's Cycling

At TWC we know women's cycling is well worth the spend, but it's great to see investors agree

Bigla Extends Investment into Women's Cycling
Training & Nutrition

How to: Get Quads of Steel for Stronger Cycling

Those legs? Definitely belong to the legend that is Italian sprinter, Giorgia Bronzini

How to: Get Quads of Steel for Stronger Cycling
Training & Nutrition

Negative Thoughts on the Bike: Tips for Blocking them Out

Struggling with negative thoughts on the bike? You can fix it! We've looked at common mental struggles around group rides, climbs and fast rides -...

Negative Thoughts on the Bike: Tips for Blocking them Out
Road Cycling Skills

How to: Get Quicker at Clipping Into Road Bike Pedals

Learning to clip in doesn't stop when you're able to ride without falling over - there's more to it. Here's some advice for those who...

How to: Get Quicker at Clipping Into Road Bike Pedals
Race News

Guarnier Claims Giro Overall and Adds to her Women's World Tour Lead

The American took the overall win whilst Rabo Liv's Thalita de Jong won the stage

Guarnier Claims Giro Overall and Adds to her Women's World Tour Lead
Race News

Bronzini Sprints to Stage 8 Giro Win

An Italian podium as the spriter takes her 2nd Giro 2016 win

Bronzini Sprints to Stage 8 Giro Win
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