Celebrating International Women’s Day with women’s voices and women’s stories
We are honoured to be part of a wonderful community that celebrates women on bikes, and we love sharing the incredible stories and inspiring voices behind the sport, lifestyle and industry of cycling. In celebration of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share with you some of our favourite and…
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We are honoured to be part of a wonderful community that celebrates women on bikes, and we love sharing the incredible stories and inspiring voices behind the sport, lifestyle and industry of cycling. In celebration of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share with you some of our favourite and best read Ella interviews and profiles.
Meet the athletes and be inspired:
Golden Oldie: A ride through history with Australian cycling legend Iris Dixon
https://live-cycling-tips-v4.pantheonsite.io/2016/02/the-white-line-is-calling-an-end-to-the-year-without-marianne-vos/
Road to Rio: Young Australian forges through tragedy to chase Olympic Dream
“Every day I think about Rio”: exclusive video with Lizzie Armitstead
Playing with the big boys: Carmen Small to race in the men’s pro field at North Star Grand Prix
Five things to know about new CX World Champion Thalita de Jong
From Rwanda to the world championships: the promising future of Jeanne d’Arc Girubuntu
Not-so ordinary women on bikes:
Pedaling away from pain: one woman’s story of living with chronic pain
Movers and Shakers: Remembering Nicola Davis, champion for local cyclists from rookies to racers
In their own words
We are fortunate to have great columnists and contributors. Here are some of our favourite columns that made us laugh, think or tugged on our heart strings.
https://live-cycling-tips-v4.pantheonsite.io/2016/02/loren-rowney-on-depression-just-talk/
Why I ride: Chloe Hosking on memories made and friendships gained
https://live-cycling-tips-v4.pantheonsite.io/tag/rider-diary/
Women are not small men: How gender dictates nutritional needs during training and recovery
Industry:
Kristy Scrymgeour speaks about stepping away from Velocio-SRAM’s management
Inside the business of women’s cycling: Until it’s profitable, wages are lacking
Movers and Shakers: Rochelle Gilmore smooths path for Australia’s female cyclists