Tag: Women

Although the world of bikes is still very male-dominated in terms of products available on the market, there are some great women-specific items and hacks out there to improve comfort when riding a bike for women. These women-specific cycling products and hacks are not just for lycra-clad women who want to ride fast on skinny tires. Thankfully, there’s a great way to ensure maximum comfort regardless of what bike you ride or why you choose pedal power.  These tips often won’t break the bank either!  1. Consider a Bike Fit  Okay, I know we just said it won’t break the bank, and this one may be expensive, but it could be completely life-altering.  Therefore, the cost is very much worth…

Toolbox: Now that we have the Tour de FranceTour de France Femmes avec Zwift we are witnessing a very positive growth in womens cycling, with not only an increasing number of athletes in the pro ranks, but also in the number of amateur and recreational riders. While some of the best WorldTour cycling teams have a female UCI team, information on specific nutrition for female cycling It is still scarce.Anna van der Breggen, Marianne Vos, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Elisa Longo-Borghini, Coryn Labecki, Lizzie Deignan, Annemiek van Vleuten… Looking back a few years, these names wouldnt ring a bell. But today, these names are easily recognized as some of the best female cyclists on the planet that both inspire other women in…

For a long time women’s saddles didn’t exist, making it harder and less accessible for women to ride bikes comfortably. Times have thankfully now changed and our list of saddles will help support comfortable riding for all women, something everyone deserve. Do Women Need Different Bike Saddles? Many women will feel that they need a different saddle to the ones that come as standard on their bicycle. This is because most bicycles come with saddles that tend to be basic and orientated towards male anatomical needs. Moreover, it’s really important to note that although women’s anatomy differs, male and female anatomy is of course very different, thus demanding a difference in needs regarding saddle comfort and suitability.  Difference Between Men’s…