I’m always looking for the next adventure, a new challenge, a different goal to aim for! The HUGE Outdoor Adventure and Camping Show, London Bike Show, Triathlon Show and Oceans Show that took place at the Excel Centre last weekend was the perfect place for inspiration. From the beautiful bikes to rows of high-tech tents, … More Planning for Adventure: Winter Essentials
Over the winter it can be hard to keep cycling, with bad weather and shorter days forcing you off the roads and trails and into the gym. Another option is to invest in a turbo trainer so that you can keep riding your own bike, but in the warmth of your front room! What is … More Halford’s Beginner Women’s Guide to Cycling Part 3: Turbo Training
Choosing which bike to get depends a lot on what type of riding you are going to do. I love off-road cycling, and while I’ve definitely become more confident on my road bike I think I will always prefer to visit a trail and get a bit muddy! Check out my experience in the Forest … More HALFORD’S BEGINNER WOMEN’S GUIDE TO CYCLING PART 2 – TRAIL CYCLING
I bought my road bike, a Trek Lexa SL back in 2013 for the London Duathlon. I had been offered a media space and while the concept was definitely out of my comfort zone I am always one for taking on new challenges! At the time I lived about 6 miles from my job, and … More Halford’s Beginner Women’s Guide to Cycling Part 1 – Gaining Confidence
I think the above photo sums up my RideLondon experience quite well. Sunshine, a massive smile on my face, surrounded by loads of other cyclists and just soaking up the scenery! I probably spent a fair few miles on cloud nine, purely amazed that I could cycle so fast because of the closed roads – … More My RideLondon Recap
Expanding my activewear and fitness kit to include cycling gear these past few months has been pretty fun. Even if it means that most of my wardrobe is now sports clothes! These are some of the products that helped get me through the London to Brighton Bike Ride last month. Quechua Arpenaz 10L Hiking Backpack … More My New Cycling Kit
As you may have seen if you read my blog post last week, I have decided to go for it and take part in RideLondon, which is now in 3 weeks time – eeek! As part of that I have joined Team Asthma UK, in order for my efforts to support other people who also … More Team Asthma UK
And we’re in July! Supposedly summer, although I’m yet to really see evidence of that in the UK, and the month of the biggest challenge I have undertaken yet – RideLondon. RIDE LONDON I’ve had an ongoing inner debate with myself as to whether to actually tackle this race this year, after it took me … More July Goals: To Ride or Not to Ride
I first discovered indoor cycling properly when I moved to London, and went along to a class at Cyclebeat. I loved the party atmosphere, the intensity and the fact that the dimly lit room allowed you to work at your own pace and hid your red, sweaty face! Since then I’ve been to a wide … More Top Tips for Spinning
It’s kind of hard to put into words my experience last week at the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride. I’ve had a full week for the achievement to sink in, and that medal is now probably one of the ones on my hanger that I am most proud of. The event was amazingly well … More London to Brighton Bike Ride
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