The One About Crushing Negativity

This story appearing in second place makes its writer very, very happy. Negative thoughts on the bike happen to all of us – and they can massively affect your confidence, performance and basic enjoyment. This article lists some of the most common anxiety triggers, and makes suggestions for what to think instead.

See: Negative Thoughts on the Bike: Tips for Blocking them Out

The One About the Afghan Women’s Cycling Team’s Nobel Prize

Sometimes we feel like we’re fighting an endless battle for equality in cycling. To be honest, sometimes that gets exhausting. But then we look at these riders who aren’t just lacking in representation, aren’t just lacking in kit or TV coverage – but who are actually persecuted for wanting to cycle. And we realise that we’re very lucky. These women are incredible and we are so happy to see them being recognised for their bravery.

See: Afghan Women’s Cycling Team Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

The One About Your Noisy Bike

Is your bike trying to tell you something? We listed some of the likely culprits, so that you and your steed can ride on in quiet appreciation…

See: 5 Most Common Annoying Noises Bikes Make and What They Mean

The One Abut Lael Wilcox

This amazing adventurer beat everyone in the Trans Am bike race – including all the boys. Her nearest (male) competitor even suggested they ‘cross the line together’ – she told him no.

See: Female Cyclist Lael Wilcox Beats EVERYONE to Win Trans Am Bike Race

The One About Mario Cipollini Getting Naked

Erm, so that thing we said about objectification?

The difference is that Cipollini was making a statement (about where and when he wears a helmet), he looks strong not kind of weak and floppy, and he’s not painted in the male gaze. So we reckon fair’s fair. Regardless, obviously you guys liked it…

See: Mario Cipollini Strips Off in Response to Helmet Comments

The One About Beating Boys

As in riding faster than them! It’s ok, no need to call the emergency services. Our readers loved the story about Lael Wilcox so much that we asked Trans Continental women’s winner and Adventure Syndicate founder Emily Chappell to round up a few more inspiring riders just like her…

See: 10 Amazing Women Beating the Boys on Bikes

The One About Why You Shouldn’t Become a Cyclist

Stop! No! We didn’t mean it…

See: 11 Reasons Not to Become a Cyclist

The One About the Note the Team GB Girls Left the Boys

This note was posted on Twitter from the GB Cycling Headquarters in Rio. The boys had won their medals, the girls still had everything to fight for. And they weren’t taking any sh*t.

See: Team GB Girls Leave Note on the Door for Drunk Team GB Boys

The Serious One About Cycling Club Culture

A lot of the articles above are lighthearted, fun and cheerful. This one was more of a labour of love and we are so glad that you liked it.

Go on, read it. It’s got a happy ending.

See: Should We be Worried About Changing Cycling Club Culture?

The One About the Man Who Has It All

Confession: this one probably made it to the list because The Man Who Has It All shared it with his 140k followers on Twitter and 147k friends on Facebook …

See: Man Who Has It All Highlights Gender Equality With Hilarity 

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