Bicycle Network: Women's Cycling

Women's Cycling

"Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood."

Susan B. Anthony. Campaigner for women's rights. 1820-1906

Women's Spin

Just one of the girls

A preference for chainrings over diamond rings? It can be very feminine, says Laura Williamson.

Pushing through the night

Jeep 24-hour solo mountain bike race - just how numb can your bum get? Christy Harris is more qualified to answer than most.

What women riders want

According to Scientific American magazine, bike-friendly cities are best measured by how many of its female inhabitants ride bikes.

Fashionably functional

Full face helmet? Check. Mouth guard? Check. Lipgloss and pearls? Check. A new UK race team, Team Mulebar is focused on getting dirty and having fun, without compromising on style.

Helmet Hair Help!

Tried and tested solutions to help you tame your unruly and uncooperative cycling locks.

Hand a girl a spanner

Meet two female bike mechanics who are giving the boys a run for their money.

Drop the Dress Code

No longer the domain of fixie-riding hipsters, bike riding is firmly cemented as a stylish mode of transport for women

Cycling and Pregnancy

A sensible pattern of exercise can maintain wellbeing during the pregnancy, help prepare the body for labour and assist in recovery from the birth

Bike Maintenace

Melbourne:
Gran Prix Cycles
Ph: 03 9523 0611
www.granprixbicycles.com.au

Sydney:
Clarence St Cyclery Women's bike shop
Ph: 02 9299 4962

Canberra:
Pedal Power
Ph: 02 6248 7995
www.pedalpower.org.au

For other areas, contact your state bike organisation for more information on women's bike maintenance courses.

Rides for Women

1. VeloCino at Black Rock

Come and ride with us!

We're friendly, supportive,non-competitive

All levels are catered for

You won't get left behind

It's FREE - we'll even lend you a bike!

For more information visit Velocino's website.

2. Social Cycling with Deb, Fleur and Sonia

Where:
Cafe Velocino - 304 Beach Road, Black Rock.

What to bring:
If you've got them – bike, helmet and a water bottle.

You don't have to wear Lycra unless you want to

Call for more information:
Fleur - 9584 7838
Deb - 0401 592 314
Sonia - 0400 884 398

For more rides, check out Bicycle Network Victoria's 'Plan a ride' forum or our 'Find a ride' tool.

Acknowledgements

Site content is informed by the findings of the 'Revolutions for Women' research project, conducted at Deakin University's School of Health and Social Development, investigating the motivations, supports and constraints on women cycling, as well as from discussion and feedback from focus groups, and of course, you.