The Let’s Ride Blog

Updates, ideas and inspiration from the team at British Cycling

Making Cycling Better for Women

18/03/2019

In 2013, 525,000 women were cycling regularly in the UK.

Going on a bike ride? Our best tips before you set off

Sarah Lewis
14/03/2019

A guide on how to check your bike and what to take with you. All that’s left is for you to pedal!

How coaching helped me find my fearless

Sarah Lewis
14/03/2019

Coaching is a brilliant motivator that will help you go further than you thought possible.

A simple guide to getting into women's racing

25/02/2019

Ever thought about getting into Women’s racing but been too nervous about starting out? I wrote this to show you that if I can enter a race and take part, then anyone can!

Discover the best places to ride with our safe cycle routes

Sarah Hodgetts
22/02/2019

You’ve got your bike and are ready to ride, but might need a bit of help finding cycling routes. Together with local experts we have put together some of the safest cycling routes around so that you can focus on enjoying them.


It’s never too late to get back on the bike

A surprising amount of women were keen cyclists as children but lost the love somewhere along the way to adulthood.  Jemma Nimick is just one of these women but she has restored her love for the bike, and here she shares her top tips for picking it up again!

Top tips for leaving the car at home

Sarah Hodgetts
13/02/2019

This year we’re proud to be supporting the Climate Coalition’s #ShowTheLove campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the ways in which all of us can do our bit to help tackle climate change and protect the places, people and sports we love.

Jenny Tough is all the inspiration you need to start adventure cycling

Sarah Hodgetts
25/01/2019

After concocting a “crazy idea” of cycling 2500km from Calgary to the Yukon  – over the Rocky mountains - a passion for adventure cycling was born!

Need some inspiration? Meet some #OneinaMillion riders

Sarah Hodgetts
25/01/2019

For some women, getting out on the bike is more than just a hobby, it's an opportunity to confront challenges.

Tips and tricks: Advice for getting started

Sarah Hodgetts
25/01/2019

Getting into cycling introduces you to a whole new world of friends, fitness and freedom – but it can also throw up a few challenges along the way. Hear from the women who have already conquered these common issues and start revolutionising your riding.

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