Women's Cycling

Eye candy for the discerning rider

Bikes as a fashion accessory? Why not? We showcase a few of the prettiest rides on the market.                                                                         

 

Helmet Hair Help! Tried and tested solutions to help you tame your unruly and uncooperative cycling locks   .	Bicycling for women From breast sores to training during menstruation, riding while pregnant to the effects of ageing, plus a healthy dose of training and nutrition: Gale Bernhardt's book Bicycling for Women has it all. Dr Louise Bricknell of Bike Beyond offers a comprehensive overview here .	Women's Spin Women's Spin gives a female perspective on the wide and wonderful world of bike riding. From riding with kids to dressing up for the occasion, from tackling MTB with your partner to travelling solo around the world, our contributors are doing it, getting better at it, and writing about it. Check out the latest Women's Spin from Laura Williamson.
Want more people riding? Ask women what they want According to Scientific American magazine, bike-friendly cities are best measured by how many of its female inhabitants ride bikes.	Cycling and Pregnancy A sensible pattern of exercise can maintain wellbeing during the pregnancy, help prepare the body for labour and assist in recovery from the birth.	Riding to work is easy! Want to ride to work but dont know how to get started? Bicycle commuter Lisa Dempster tells you how to prepare.

 

Talk about it: forums

  Find other women to ride with, ask for advice, or start a conversation at the Women's cycling forum.

Acknowledgements

This website was developed by Bicycle Victoria with the support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, Australian Greenhouse Office (Department of Climate Change) and the Cycling Promotion Fund.

Site content is informed by the findings of the 'Revolutions for Women' research project, conducted at Deakin University's School of Health and Social Development, investigating the motivations, supports and constraints on women cycling, as well as from discussion and feedback from focus groups, and of course, you.

Women's Riding Events

Gear Up Girl Sydney: workshops

Learn practical riding skills and maintenance tips from the experts in a relaxing environment with other like-minded women. 6 November. They'll fill up quickly - register here

Gear Up Girl South Australia:

28th November 2010

Gear Up Girl SA is a ride specifically for women to enjoy, sharing the experience with other women in a celebration of cycling

For more information or to get involved click here.

Rides for Women

VeloCino at Black Rock 

Come and ride with us!
• We're friendly, supportive,
non-competitive
• All levels are catered for
• You won't get left behind
• It's FREE - we'll even lend
you a bike!

Monday and Friday
10:00: Bike check and introductions. Walk, ride or drive to Cafe Velocino where you will meet cycling mums Deb, Fleur and Sonia and shop mechanics Blair and John who will give your bike a quick check-over to
make sure your seat height is right, your tyres pumped up and your bike is safe to ride.

10:30 Ride to Mordialloc.... or Patterson Lakes....or further - depending how we feel on the day.
11:30 Return to Cafe Velocino for coffee and a chat.

If you think your bike needs a bit of work, bring it down to the shop the week beforehand for a comprehensive service.

 

Cadence women's cycling group

Rides on Saturday mornings, starting and ending in Seaford.

Women of all ages and abilities are invited, particularly older women who want to build road-riding confidence.

 

Social Cycling with Deb, Fleur and Sonia

Where:
Cafe Velocino - 304 Beach Road, Black Rock.

What to bring:
If you've got them – bike, helmet and a water bottle.

You don't have to wear Lycra unless you want to

Call for more information:
Fleur - 9584 7838
Deb - 0401 592 314
Sonia - 0400 884 398

Families on bikes

Kids in bike seats welcome! Kids on training wheels welcome! Kids on own bikes welcome! Darebin Bicycle User Group and Jika Jika Community Centre in Northcote welcome parents and kids to join free family rides to popular child-friendly destinations in Melbourne. Rides happen on the first Sunday of every month.

Contact Kathy 9489 4275 or 0410 667 634