Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Editor at Total Women's Cycling.

Recent Articles By Michelle

Road Cycling Skills

4 Fears Stopping Women Joining Group Rides - and How to Overcome Them

Want to join a group to make the miles whizz by? There's nothing stopping you!

4 Fears Stopping Women Joining Group Rides - and How to Overcome Them
Lifestyle

Chris Boardman on Podium Ambition, Supporting Women's Cycling Financially (and Brexit)

There was a lot to talk about - thankfully there was also good coffee on tap and some very nice cookies

Chris Boardman on Podium Ambition, Supporting Women's Cycling Financially (and Brexit)
News

Mixed Reactions as British Cycling Announce Rio Squad

British Cycling have seen endless controversy in the last six months and it looks like it's not over

Mixed Reactions as British Cycling Announce Rio Squad
Road Cycling

Bike Fitter: Women I've Worked with Have 10 Per Cent of the Options Men Have

Fitter and frame designer at Velo Atelier says his most recent client could not be fitted on a single off-the-peg bike

Bike Fitter: Women I've Worked with Have 10 Per Cent of the Options Men Have
Road Cycling Skills

5 Most Common Mistakes Beginners Make with Road Bike Gears

All of these errors are easy to avoid and could make all the difference to your riding

5 Most Common Mistakes Beginners Make with Road Bike Gears
Urban Bikes

Buzzbike Offers Free Bike to Commuters (but there's a catch...)

Your swanky new bike will also act as a billboard - and an app will keep tabs on circulation

Buzzbike Offers Free Bike to Commuters (but there's a catch...)
Training & Nutrition

VIDEO: Hannah Barnes on Five Month Journey from Cast to Fighting Fit

The Canyon//SRAM racer talks about her recovery process after a crash saw her off the bike for five months.

VIDEO: Hannah Barnes on Five Month Journey from Cast to Fighting Fit
Commuting Accessories

Blubel Innovation Makes Navigating City Streets by Bike Easier

The Kickstarter product tells you which way to turn and uses an app to find new and better routes

Blubel Innovation Makes Navigating City Streets by Bike Easier
News

Dani King Questions Rio Selection Process as She Misses Out

The Track Olympic Champion disappointed to have missed out on road slot

Dani King Questions Rio Selection Process as She Misses Out
News

#PedalParity Campaign Seeks Equal Prize Funds

This year, the Prudential RideLondon Classique UCI Women’s World Tour race will offer its female winner the same prize pot as the men’s winner and...

#PedalParity Campaign Seeks Equal Prize Funds
Lifestyle

Unsung Heroes: I'm Deaf but it Didn't Stop Me Riding the Alps

Sometimes we forget how much we take for granted when we have all of our senses - Fiona Brookes tells us how being deaf affects...

Unsung Heroes: I'm Deaf but it Didn't Stop Me Riding the Alps
Training & Nutrition

How To: Use Hill Repeats to Become a Stronger and Faster Cyclist

Coaches love to set them, cyclists hate to ride them - but hill reps can provide bang for buck if you're time starved

How To: Use Hill Repeats to Become a Stronger and Faster Cyclist
Lifestyle

Strava Publish Women's Riding, Buying and Viewing Data

In their most recent study, the social media platform carried out a detailed survey into the cycling habits, motivations, buying attitudes and barriers to entry...

Strava Publish Women's Riding, Buying and Viewing Data
News

Entries Open to Become a Pro Cyclist in Reality TV Show The Coach

Two riders will be selected - and we'll be really sad if one isn't a woman, so enter now!

Entries Open to Become a Pro Cyclist in Reality TV Show The Coach
Road Cycling

Drops Cycling Team Surpass All Expectations and Aim to Provide Living Wage

Manager Bob Varney says 70 to 80 per cent of peloton unpaid but he wants to support his riders and the sport

Drops Cycling Team Surpass All Expectations and Aim to Provide Living Wage
Road Cycling Events

Thousands Ride London to Brighton Raising over £2 Million

The London to Brighton cycle ride raises funds for the British Heart Foundation - were you there?

Thousands Ride London to Brighton Raising over £2 Million
Road Cycling Events

Win a Wiggle High5 Bundle worth £240 to Celebrate the Women's Tour

We've teamed up with the team to bring you exclusive insights and kit to win

Win a Wiggle High5 Bundle worth £240 to Celebrate the Women's Tour
Road Cycling

Armitstead Wins the Aviva Women's Tour as Break Group Thrill Final Stage

Cervelo Bigla's Lotta Lepistö claimed the stage win after an incredible final day of racing

Armitstead Wins the Aviva Women's Tour as Break Group Thrill Final Stage
Road Cycling

Video: Dani King on the 2016 Women's Tour

We caught up with Dani King ahead of the final Women's Tour round to find out how she's getting on

Video: Dani King on the 2016 Women's Tour
Road Cycling Events

Check List: Everything You Need to Take to Your Next Sportive

Make sure you check through this list one week before your event!

Check List: Everything You Need to Take to Your Next Sportive
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