Sugoi Women’s RSE Cycling Shorts Review
Alongside testing the entry level Sugoi women’s cycle kit, I’ve been trying out the top of the range RSE women’s cycling shorts and jersey and as I mentioned in my earlier post, I’ve been delighted...
View ArticleVideo – Summer In My Shoes
GoPro lent me a camera this summer and whilst I had every intention of filming a shed load of clips, a fair amount of the time I’d get home and think, ‘damn, why the hell didn’t I film that?’ I wish...
View ArticleAdventures In Italy – Part 3, L’Eroica
After several days filming with Met Helmets around Lake Como then a couple of nights in Florence, Mr Bikes-N-Stuff and I headed deep into wine country for the next stop in our Italian tour, L’Eroica!...
View ArticleJapan Is ON! I Love Cycle Touring
I’ve always had the travel bug, probably inherited from my parents who have long loved exploring – from wandering through remote mountain passes and hiking along the Silk Route, to sunning themselves...
View ArticleCoven Magazine In Neo2 Magazine
Spanish Magazine, Neo 2 recently profiled several women behind the helm of print publications around the world. I was delighted to be included, and tell them all about my experiences self publishing a...
View ArticleDave And His Dodici
Today was beautiful. The trees wore their most vibrant autumn attire, a last display of colours before winter sets in. It was very nippy, but a perfect day for a ride up to the edge of Dartmoor on our...
View ArticleCharge Plug 5 Bike Check
My sponsor Charge Bikes just sent over the new Charge Plug 5 for me to try. It’s a steel framed road bike with hydraulic disc brakes, just perfect for winter training, touring and even cyclocross if I...
View ArticleThe Best Gear For Winter Riding
Having spent a couple of winters working as a bike messenger in London, I know what gear works and what doesn’t. Whilst I don’t fully subscribe to the view ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only...
View ArticleLSN Future Lab Profiles
I was recently profiled by LSN Global for part of their Future Lab series. For this feature, they selected people who represent what they’ve dubbed the ‘athena tribe,’ entrepreneurial women exuding a...
View ArticleStick To Your Guns – An Interview By Sportmax
Italian fashion label, Sportmax just posted an interview with me as part of their Way Of Women series. They’ve some pretty interesting characters on there, so have a look at some of the other ladies...
View ArticleSpecialized Amira Sport Review
One of the (many) favourite parts of my job is reviewing bikes: ‘oh, you want me to ride about 500 miles on this carbon machine and share my thoughts? Well if I must….” Most recently, I reviewed...
View ArticleJuliet Elliott Is A Hipster, Says Glamour
I had to have a little chortle when I saw this interview with me posted on the Spanish Glamour Magazine website. I may not speak Spanish, but I can read enough to tell that they’ve called me a hipster....
View ArticleCoven Magazine Issue 6 Is Here And IT RULES
Some women’s mags suck. Coven Magazine doesn’t. And I’m not just saying that as I’m the Editor – it’s chock full of amazing tales of female focused adventure. Go take a peek now! Inside you’ll find...
View ArticleThe demonization of women’s bodies has got to stop
Come on ladies, enough already! Can we call time on the demonization of each other’s bodies? It seems to me that we’re slowly and belatedly moving towards acceptance of curvier, bigger, bodies....
View ArticleL’Eroica Write Up In Coven Magazine
One of the highlights of my year, L’Eroica is a vintage bike ride through the glorious Tuscan countryside, one I’d like to repeat every single year of my life. Head over to Coven Magazine to see some...
View ArticleCykeln Magazine Interview
Fixed gear magazine, Cykeln just released their new issue and it features an interview with your truly. I think they’re experiencing some issues with their upload (something I can totally relate too...
View ArticleCycle Touring – Where To Begin?
Ah, the thrill of the open road! Nothing but you, your bike and the wind in your hair. Well, that and a couple of panniers stuffed with essentials! Travelling by bike, you’re immersed in the scenery,...
View ArticleArtcrank Feature For Urban Cyclist
I recently wrote an eight-page feature for Urban Cyclist magazine on Artcrank‘s ‘poster parties for bike people.’ It came out super nice, so go grab a copy to find out more about this genius...
View ArticleVideo – A Very Fast 2013
I was tinkering around with my phone in bed this morning as I had a huge pot of tea and not one, but two cats on my lap. Normally I don’t use my phone in bed but I couldn’t reach my book thanks to the...
View ArticleWideopen Magazine’s Women’s Wednesdays
Lauren Jenkins recently interviewed me for Wideopen Magazine’s Women’s Wednesdays and took the chance to ask me several questions about women in action sports and how we can grow participation. It’s an...
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