Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Editor at Total Women's Cycling.

Recent Articles By Michelle

Road Cycling Skills

5 Common Rider Mistakes that Make Cycling Uphill Harder

Gradient going up? The worst thing you can do is panic

5 Common Rider Mistakes that Make Cycling Uphill Harder
Lifestyle

TWC's Best Buys: Sizzling Deals for July #2

We asked retailers to send in their deals of the week. But don't hand around, when they're gone - they're gone!

TWC's Best Buys: Sizzling Deals for July #2
News

Win £200 to Spend on Aldi Cycling Kit

Specialbuys are coming, and you could win cash to spend on the range

Win £200 to Spend on Aldi Cycling Kit
Race News

Guarnier Bites Back to Reclaim Giro GC Lead after Stevens Wins Stage 6

An incredible effort over stage 5 meant Mara Abbott of Wiggle High5 took the lead but Boels-Dolmans grabbed it back today

Guarnier Bites Back to Reclaim Giro GC Lead after Stevens Wins Stage 6
Road Cycling

First Look: Laura Trott Women's Road and Hybrid Bike Range from £449

We take a glance at the componentry on the four bikes from the Trott range, starting at £449

First Look: Laura Trott Women's Road and Hybrid Bike Range from £449
Training & Nutrition

Video: Neck Stretch for Cyclists (and people who work at desks)

Hunched shoulders can pull the mid and lower back out of line, here's a simple stretch to keep you balanced.

Video: Neck Stretch for Cyclists (and people who work at desks)
Race News

Mara Abbott Takes Over Giro Lead After Stage Five

The testing climbs of the day separated the bunch and Abbott triumphed

Mara Abbott Takes Over Giro Lead After Stage Five
Lifestyle

11 Stages of the Mid-Ride Mechanical

It started out with a squeak, how did it end up like this?!

11 Stages of the Mid-Ride Mechanical
Race News

Tiffany Crowell Wins Stage Four of the Giro Rosa

We're bringing you updates from the Italian race - here's what happened during stage 4, on day 5 of the epic battle for the pink...

Tiffany Crowell Wins Stage Four of the Giro Rosa
Lifestyle

Anna's Legs Padded Cycling Tights Hit the Store(s)

The wait has been long – but we’re sure it’s been worth it. After much anticipation, the new clothing brand from Anna Glowinski, ‘Anna’s Legs’...

Anna's Legs Padded Cycling Tights Hit the Store(s)
Road Cycling Events

Video: How to Pack Jersey Pockets for Road Cycling or a Sportive

Once you've worked out what to take, comes the complicated process of figuring out how to pack it all so that it doesn't all jump...

Video: How to Pack Jersey Pockets for Road Cycling or a Sportive
Road Cycling Events

The Best Tweets of the Giro Rosa 2016 So Far

The race isn't proving too easy to follow, but coverage is picking up and the riders are keeping us updated on activities at the Giro...

The Best Tweets of the Giro Rosa 2016 So Far
Lifestyle

The Reaction to Nike's Revealing Tennis Dress and Sexism in Cycling

Debate over sexism in cycling isn't slowing down, and we can see objectification rearing its head in other sport too. Here's why we need to...

The Reaction to Nike's Revealing Tennis Dress and Sexism in Cycling
Race News

UPDATED DAILY: Giro Rosa 2016: Italy's 10 Day Women's Stage Race

The Giro Rosa is the longest and arguably most prestigious stage race within the women's pro cycling calendar. Here's your guide and gallery for the...

UPDATED DAILY: Giro Rosa 2016: Italy's 10 Day Women's Stage Race
Lifestyle

TWC's Best Buys - Sizzling Deals for the Week

We asked some of the major retailers to send through prompts when they've got special deals available, and we'll be bringing new offers every seven...

TWC's Best Buys - Sizzling Deals for the Week
Training & Nutrition

Video: Hip Flexor Stretch for Cyclists

We've teamed up with experts Velo Atelier - who fit bodies to bikes - to bring you six stretches that are easy to do but...

Video: Hip Flexor Stretch for Cyclists
Training & Nutrition

6 Tips for Riders Tackling the Prudential RideLondon 100

Last year over twenty-five-thousand cyclists took part in the Prudential Ride London 100 sportive. Here are just a couple of things to start considering as...

6 Tips for Riders Tackling the Prudential RideLondon 100
Road Cycling Events

Tackle the Roads of the Women's Tour Pros at Tour Ride Northampton

Fancy testing yourself against the same climbs as Lizzie Armitstead and co? Sign up to ride on July 17

Tackle the Roads of the Women's Tour Pros at Tour Ride Northampton
News

Prudential RideLondon Expands to Three Days

The London festival of cycling adds an extra day to its already outstanding line up

Prudential RideLondon Expands to Three Days
Road Cycling Skills

Corners, Cobbles and Obstacles: Jo Tindley of WNT on Bunch Riding Skills

People often say the best way to learn to ride in a group is to get stuck in and do it, but it’s always a...

Corners, Cobbles and Obstacles: Jo Tindley of WNT on Bunch Riding Skills
Lifestyle

Cycling Cafe Destination: Cafe Ventoux in Leicester

Cafe/Bike shops are all the rage at the moment - and Cafe Ventoux in Leicester is probably one of the largest we've seen, offering regular...

Cycling Cafe Destination: Cafe Ventoux in Leicester
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