You have no idea how excited I am to share ‘My Top 10 Gifts for Christmas’ list this year! If you are looking for gift ideas for a friend, partner or family member, or like me, just enjoy treating yourself then I think there’s something for everyone here. I’ve provided links so that you can…
The VARIA RTL515 is a tail light AND rear-view radar which means you are visible from up to a mile away and alerted to traffic approaching. (*Full Spec at the end of this blog) How it works Its quick and easy to set up. A rear light/unit is attached to your seat post and then…
I first wore compression socks when my calves started getting tight running. I didn’t really know the science behind them I just knew they felt nice, so I picked socks based on colour or what was on offer rather than quality. I’d been using the CEP range a long time before I became an ambassador…
I started out as a runner in my 30s, only turning to cycling at fast approaching 40 when I kept getting injured. Being honest I wasn’t that keen at first, mainly because I felt like a complete novice. Everyone has to start from somewhere though and I wasn’t afraid of hard work. I knew I…
With lots of ladies getting into cycling for the first time I thought it would be helpful to share a few things that I wish I’d known from the start. Wear suitable kit – there’s so much to learn about kit and layering in cycling. It’s amazing how much you need for a start. At…
I was overwhelmed by the messages I received after an Instagram story about my stress response injury. It turns out a lot of you want to know more about RED-S. Of course, I’m not an expert, in fact until I was diagnosed, I’d never heard of it. It feels appropriate during mental health awareness week…
I can remember the first time I rode 10 miles as fast as I could. It was mid-week on a local course arranged by one of my local cycling clubs. I was on my first road bike which I got off eBay for £250 and I was wearing some borrowed kit. I was nervous, I…
Back by popular demand I’ve compiled ‘My Top 10 Gifts for Christmas’ list so that you can just click and shop. (Ok technically there’s more than 10 because I’ve given you options, you’re welcome 😉 ) This year I’m also super excited to be able to offer you some incredible discount codes and the chance…
I recently watched a video from Global Cycling Network (GCN) called ‘Can music make you cycle faster?’ It was posted on Instagram and caused a fair amount of debate as to whether you should use music to train at all. Of course, on the turbo is fine but out on the road you run the…
Wow! I’m still buzzing from lining up with a ‘record breaking’ 160 plus women on the start line this weekend at the brilliantly organised CX in the City event. It was great chatting with loads of ladies who were there to try cyclocross for the first time and what a fantastically inclusive and supportive event for…