Cycling and loving it

Welcome to the women's pages of the Bicycle Victoria website. Here you'll find practical information and inspiring examples to get you on your bike and on your way

 

Women's Spin: a personal perspective

A regular column in Ride On, Women's Spin offers an informal and personal take on bike riding by women who do a lot of it, and love it.

 

 

Riding with small children: guide to tag-along bikes

A tag-along effectively converts your bike to a tandem, making it an ideal way to cycle with young kids. Our comprehensive account of what to consider before purchasing should be read by anyone who wants to take a young child on a bike.

 

  

If the bike fits: guide to women's fit

Why do so many women find it difficult to find a bike that fits? Why does it matter? Our extensive guide explains the facts about women's fit and how to get the best size bike for you. 

     

 

Baby on board: guide to carrying babies and toddlers

Kids love getting out on the bike as much as we do, but how old should they be? And which is better: a trailer or a seat? We've answered all your questions about carrying kids on bicycles.

 

 

Talk about it: forums

Find other women to ride with, ask for advice, or simply chat at the Women's cycling forum

 

Let us know

If there's a topic you'd like to read about in the women's pages, if you have a women-friendly workshop or event you'd like to publicise, or you simply wish to offer feedback about this site, we'd be glad to hear from you. Please write to us and let us know.

 

Our thanks and acknowledgement go to the Australian Greenhouse Office and the Department of Victorian Communities, for assisting in the launch of this website.

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The latest

Women's only MTB skills - Melbourne

Learn to ride a mountain bike uphill, downhill, over logs and through switchbacks. For beginners through to more experienced. At least four women's specific courses will be happening in the next six months. Register your interest now.

Gear Up Girl workshops - Sydney

By popular demand, this women-only breakfast and bike workshop is happening again in July. The last two workshops were a great hit and places for this one will go quickly. Registrations are open now.

Commute by bike - Sydney

Save time, money and the environment - learn how to ride on the road with confidence. In two 3-hourly sessions at Sydney Community College you'll learn to identify road hazards, how to choose the best route, how to brake effectively and how to ride with one hand and signal with the other. This course is for men and women but over 80% of participants have been women in past sessions.  

MTB skills classes - NSW

Cyclinic in NSW will be running clinics to teach essential MTB skills such as riding, cornering, climbing and descending as well as sharing tips on nutrition and bike equipment. Open to men and women, these classes have a high female prescence and cater to abilities ranging from beginners to advanced (split into separate groups). Contact aiden.lefmann@cannondale.com for information on dates, location and prices. 

Mums and Dads on bikes - Melbourne

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. For more, contact Kathy, (tel) 0410 667 634.