I have had two surgeries which have left scar tissue in my interior ‘bike seat’ area. The location of this scar tissue has made road biking impossible, only because of the pain involved with the seated position. Has anyone else encountered this and can anyone recommend a seat specifically designed with female anatomy in mind? I would love to ride my road bike again ..read more

Share your biking adventures, tips, and favorite routes. Connect with fellow female cyclists, discuss gear recommendations, and empower each other on this exciting journey! Let's pedal together ..read more

Help needed! Any women out there have any experience with 'Bikers Nodule' ? Pressure from bike saddle has caused me this painful swelling which takes days to reduce and comes back after only about an hours ride so I'd really like to know what solutions you've found. Have tried harder saddle and played with the heights and tilts. Wonder if softer saddle actually the answer or a 'nose less ' option. Thanks ..read more

The University of Northampton and University of Central Lancashire are looking for competitive cyclists of any discipline and aged 18+ to complete a short questionnaire on eating behaviours. We would really like greater representation from women in cycling. The questionnaire is anonymous and takes around 10 mins to complete. If interested, please follow this link... Read more ..read more

Over here, a senior means 60 years old and above. In one aerobic session that I had attended before, I heard a woman said that biking is not beneficial when you are a senior because of the potential abuse that your body will get. That gave me food for thought because that was the time when the mouse on my right calf started showing. But I'm still below the senior bracket huh. Anyway, do you agree that 60 is the retirement for riding among women ..read more

You may be surprised with the reason why only few women are biking here. They don't want to get a tan. Yeah, it is the opposite here that in the US, you want a darker skin but over here, people want a fair skin hence the more they can avoid the sun, the better for their skin. And even if there is a sun block lotion, it is only for the beach but not commonly used when riding. But in fairness to those who avoid the sun, it is noticeable that most bikers ,the male species, have dark skin due to... Read more ..read more

Can someone please advise on what kind of tops would be good for riding in the summer? I can't wear anything strappy or too low cut for obvious reasons but I would really like something that does not make me sweat like a beast after twenty seconds of pedalling. Any ideas please ..read more

I have always suffered with chaffing when I am cycling and general discomfort from my bicycle seat- no matter which bicycle I have had over the years. It's worse on longer rides and now its warm I am really struggling. Does anyone have any tips to reduce chaffing and ways to make my seat more comfortable. It's putting me off going cycling anymore ..read more

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If interested in doing a bicycle ride to help fight cancer, join the American Cancer Society for our annual Bicycles Battling Cancer ride in Lancaster MA. Offering 35, 65 and 100mile route options in scenic central Massachusetts on June10th 2012. Ride past historic New England homes, iconic main-streets, quiet back country roads and state reservoirs and forests. The minimum fundraising requirements are just $300 and your cycling and efforts help the ACS mission of fighting back against... Bicycles Battling Cancer ..read more