Dirty Kanza Women's Camp
Dirty Kanza Promotions is excited to announce a new camp, tailored for women, this fall. The camp will be held in the Gravel Capital of the World, Emporia, KS, on...
10 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR BIKE SHORTS LAST
Wash your shorts regularly (after each ride or day's commute) to prevent infections and saddle sores.  Hang dry the shorts to eliminate mechanical wear from the dryer and the potential for...
5 TIPS FOR RIDING IN THE RAIN + 10 WET WEATHER GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
LET IT RAIN! by Susan Otcenas Here in Portland, we've had our one snowfall for the season but we have several months of rain ahead of us before our perfect...
10 TIPS FOR BIKE COMMUTERS
Fenders are your friend. Fenders will protect your feet and back from a spray of dirt and water on wet days. Panniers or Messenger-style bag? Panniers attached to rear (or front)...
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ONE SIZE FITS ALL
by Susan Otcenas The following is an excerpt from a talk TeamEstrogen.com founder Susan Otcenas gave in 2012 at the Women's Summit (part of the National Bike Summit) in Washington...
BIKE FIT RESOURCES AND FITTING SYSTEMS
If long rides leave you full of aches and pains, it's possible that your bike isn't adjusted properly. A bike fit will help you (or your local bike shop) make...
CYCLING MYTHS DEBUNKED - WHO PAYS FOR ROADS AND WHAT IS LEGITIMATE USE?
by Bill Oetinger Column reprinted courtesy of BikeCal.com I generally try to steer this column in a happy, non-confrontational direction, confining myself to subjects that make me smile and (I...
650C Bicycle Tire Guide
(ISO 571, E.T.R.T.O. 571 mm, 26 x 1) Compiled 4/2013 by Jeff Arasmith650C tires can be hard to find, and our friend Jeff Arasmith helpfully put together this list of...
GET A GRIP ON LEG GRIPPER OPTIONS
Not so long ago, almost all cycling shorts came with the same standard "zig zag" elastic leg grippers. Thanks to the rapid pace of innovation in the sports apparel market,...
GEAR GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNING CYCLIST
YOUR BRAIN Susan Weaver's A Woman's Guide To Cycling answers all your cycling questions. Learn how to buy a bike that fits your body and riding style, how to improve your fitness...
GUIDE TO WOMEN SPECIFIC BIKES
Note that although this guide is oriented toward road bikes, the same principles apply when shopping for a women-specific mountain bike.Buying a bike? Great! That's a wonderful, positive step for...
BUYERS GUIDE TO WOMEN'S CYCLING SHORTS
A brief buyer's guide on how to shop for women's bike shorts: FITTED OR LOOSE-FIT? Fitted Lycra bike shorts are: a popular choice of road cyclists, supportive of your muscles,...
YOUR 1ST TRIATHLON -- TIPS & TRICKS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE FUN & FINISH STRONG
1-3 DAYS PRE-RACE Just like a Girl Scout, you should BE PREPARED. Lay out & organize everything you will need for your event. Group your items by what will be...
CLIMB LIKE A WOMAN
Are you satisfied? Are you happy with all aspects of your riding? Lance Armstrong isn't. Alison Dunlap isn't. Likely, you aren't either. So what would you like to improve? Climbing?...
SO YOU WANT TO PEDAL THE BIG 100: TRAINING FOR YOUR FIRST CENTURY RIDE
There comes a time in the life of just about every cyclist when that little voice inside your head says "you can ride 100 miles, why don't you sign up...