Sometimes, I get a little frustrated with myself. I know I’ve come a long way since I started cycling a year and a half ago, but I’m just not where I want to be. I’ve been putting in the work, but my FTP (functional threshold power) just isn’t budging. (If...
You’re busy. I know you are. If you are a wife, mom, employee, employer, freelancer, or whatever role you have as a woman, you’re busy. Studies show that women have a larger share of stress and work from housekeeping, child care, and family duties than their male counterparts. With all...
Don’t Wear Panties with Your Chamois or What to Wear on Your Bike So you’re ready to ride your bike, but what the heck do you actually wear? I am a firm believer that it’s your ride and you should be comfortable, so whatever that means for you, then go...
So you want to be a cyclist? It’s pretty easy! It goes kinda like this: Get a bike. Ride it. Seriously, it is that easy, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Just get on your bike and ride it. There are all kinds of cyclists out there: roadies, mountain bikers,...
I have no business being on this bike, says the little voice in my head. But it isn’t my voice. No, this is the voice of dissenting parents, doctors, and a controlling spouse telling me I’m too weak, too sick, too small, too busy and I’m just wasting my time...