The Surf and Turf 2 Day Returns to Blackpool
Cycling Development North West (“CDNW”) are hosting a round of the National Women’s Road Series on 15 & 16 June 2013. The presence of the event, which starts at Blackpool’s Palatine Circuit on 15 June, is a continuation of the event that ran as a two day for the first time last year, as a [...]
The Milk Race Returns – with equal prize money for women
You may have already seen the press release about the return of the Milk Race after a 20 year absence, and, although it’s format for this year is not the stage race of the past, it is still pulling punches by offering equal prize money for both the men’s and women’s events. “The [...]
“STOP! Cyclists!” An Alternative View of the Cheshire Classic
Andy Wood of Weaver Valley Cycling Club has achieved many things in his first year as organiser of arguably the biggest and most hotly contested women’s race on the domestic calendar – the Cheshire Classic. Not only did he source amazing sponsors in Epic Cycles, Delamere Dairy, De Vere Hotels and Roberts Bakery, as well [...]
Buying a new bike – an alternative guide for women
I have noticed recently that there have been many articles flying around about women’s bikes, but so far nobody has given a review of a women’s specific design bike for racing. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you can’t race on one – for the past two years I have been riding [...]
CDNW Women’s Road Race League has arrived!
On Sunday 3 March 2013, at an industrial estate just outside Skelmersdale, Lancashire, 37 ladies lined up for the start of the first round of the inaugural Cycling Development North West’s (“CDNW”) women’s road race league. That figure, to many, may not seem astounding but there are two facts that must be remembered in order [...]
Introduction to Racing – Training comes to Salt Ayre, Lancaster
In advance of the Salt Ayre Spring Series at Lancaster (9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th March – 4th cat men at 13.30, Women only at 13.30 and E/1/2/3 men at 14.30) Salt Ayre Cycling Association are holding novice training on the circuit on 2nd March at 12.30 to 15.00. If you want toimprove your confidence or just learn the corners on this circuit [...]
MDLCA – Time Trials for Women – the Original Girl Power
If you’ve seen my recent articles, you will know that I am trying to encourage women with their first steps into racing. Well this article is about an organisation that has been doing that since 1949 – Manchester & District Ladies Cycling Association (“M&DLCA”). And the good news for women starting out in cycling who [...]
The Buxton Mountain Time Trial – an early season challenge with a difference
If ever there was an early season challenge, Buxton Cycling Club Mountain Time Trial is arguably one of the hardest time trials you can do in the UK. The time trial is based around Longnor in Staffordshire (about 10 miles south of Buxton) and incorporates some of the toughest roads available for use in any [...]
A Woman’s Guide to Racing (Part 6) – Race Day
A Woman’s Guide to Racing – Part 6 Race Day Click below to read: Part One – Where Do I Start? Part Two – What Do I Enter? Part Three – What training should I do? Part Four – Practice! Practice! Practice! Part Five – Are You Ready To Race? Finally, we have come [...]
A Woman’s Guide to Racing (Part 5) – Are you ready to race?
A Woman’s Guide to Racing – Part 5 Are you ready to race? Click below to read: Part One – Where Do I Start? Part Two – What Do I Enter? Part Three – What training should I do? Part Four – Practice! Practice! Practice! Part Six – Race Day So, you’ve done the [...]
