The success of our elite level women cyclists at world and Olympic level is well known but attempts to get more women to cycle either on a leisure or commuting basis is still proving to be a difficult aim. Continue reading »
Mar 252013
Mar 112013
Those folks at Rapha are looking to promote women’s cycling and encourage women riders to take their riding to the next level with their Rapha Women’s 100 initiative. Continue reading »
Sep 192012
We mentioned in August that the Breeze network of British Cycling was putting on a day of action called Breeze in the Park to celebrate the success and rise of women in cycling sport as well encourage more cycling participation among women. Continue reading »
Aug 222012
The Olympics were a success story for British Athletes, none more so than our women in the cycling. Emerging from the track shadows of Victoria Pendelton are the likes of Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell, while on the road, GB can boast some of the best known female cyclists in the professional ranks with Emma Pooley, Nicole Cook and Lizzie Armitstead. Continue reading »
Apr 192012
As you may or not be aware, Go Sky Ride has announced its 2012 event schedule. This year’s schedule does not include a flagship London event due to the Olympics but many other big cities make a welcome return after the 2011 rides. Continue reading »
Jan 132012
The two women-only Cycletta cycling rides last year were undoubtedly successful in raising women’s participation in organised rides as well encouraging more ladies to get on their bike more often. Continue reading »
Nov 102011
Today we have a guest blog from Hayes Thompson. Hayes is copywriter based in London, who has been cycling, motorcycling and driving on its roads for over 20 years. In the blog, Hayes wonders if his experiences and the statistics might mean that female cyclists and pedestrians need to pay more attention to road safety. Continue reading »
Oct 152011
Not sure what to wear out on the bike? Don’t fancy lycra? We investigate the options available in the women’s cycle clothing market. Continue reading »
Jun 292011
The two Women only Cycletta events that take place in the autumn have confirmed their routes after road closures were agreed with the police forces that cover the rides. Continue reading »
May 252011
In its continuing efforts to try and get more women cycling, the sport’s governing body, British Cycling, has launched the Breeze network of free, local and flexible bike rides just for women. Continue reading »
