Sleep Cycles for Cycling Performance with Tempur
This post is in conjunction with TEMPUR® but is editorially independent. TEMPUR® sponsor pro cycling team Drops Le-Col, one of my favourite women’s pro teams who I had the privilege of racing in the Tour Series in 2017. I love sleep. A strange […]
ŠKODA V Women’s Tour – Join Me Live
I’ve been working closely with ŠKODA on their women’s cycling initiative #ThisIsOurTime for several seasons now. It’s an absolute honour to partner with them to help support, grow and publicise all aspects of women’s cycling and year on year, what we’re […]
Get free bicycle insurance with Laka
Earlier this year, bicycle insurance company Laka got in touch with me to ask if I’d like to share news of their product with my viewers. After checking out how they operate and being satisfied that this cycle-centric company was […]
New decade, new challenges
The last decade was a complete whirlwind. I had no ‘road map’ to follow and no real plan in mind. Having said that, getting to a position where I am able to make a full time living out of riding […]
Carmarthenshire’s Best Rides
Late last Wednesday I loaded up the ŠKODA with so much stuff that my husband actually asked me if I was planning on returning. My daughter and I were going to Wales, specifically Carmarthenshire for a short holiday and as keen […]
My first bikepacking trip with a toddler
After nights spent in tents big and small, hours cycling around Torbay and an overnight backpacking campout with my friend Laura, I felt that our daughter was ready for her first bikepacking trip. She is crazy about camping – always […]
Cycling With Toddlers
If you follow me on social media or watch my YouTube videos, you can’t fail to have noticed that I’m the proud parent of a little girl. Life has changed so much since she came into my life a year […]
My First Gravel Enduro Race
It’s kinda handy that I developed an interest in gravel racing right before Red Hook Crit announced there would be no races in 2019. It’s meant I’ve been able to properly explore a new discipline and thoroughly get to know […]
Wanna come to Haute Route Norway?
Morning everyone! As we near the end of May, my travel and race plans are stepping up a notch. Summer is always the busiest time of year for me but this year I’ve had to be very selective about which […]
A Californian Bikepacking Epic in Big Sur
Now that the dust has settled and I’ve finally had time to edit my photos and upload my videos I’m enjoying reminiscing about my time in California last month. I’ve long been a fan of the sunshine State, indeed in […]
Training, Work & Family
Since becoming a mother last year I’ve received lots of questions about how to combine training with work and family life. So, I figured it was about time I sat down and shared my secrets to ‘doing it all.’ Raising […]
ASSOS’ Trail Collection
I’ve had so many messages about the lovely kit I was wearing whilst bikepacking in California so I thought it was about time I shared some more details with you. My longterm sponsors ASSOS recently released a their new Trail […]
Nova Eroica California 2019
Photo: Paolo Penni Martelli Now I’m a mother, I’m trying to decrease the amount of time I spend travelling, or more accurately, minimise the length of trips that I go on. I’m fortunate in that I have an understanding husband […]
Incredible Gravel Riding in the Hope Valley
I grew up in the wonderful Hope Valley, a stunningly gorgeous part of the Peak District National Park that lies just beyond the reaches of Sheffield. Accessible, beautiful and an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, the area is home to world famous […]
Review: Chrome Industries Women’s Storm Seeker Shell Jacket
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while may already know that in general, I like Chrome Industries’ products. That’s not to say I’ll just say anything old thing they make is a 100% good, I’m […]
Top tips for fixed gear crit racers
I love anything fast, technical and intense and fixed gear crits are all of these and more. These relatively niche races are insanely fun races and essentially, the entire reason I became hooked on training and racing. Fast paced and […]
Testing the Specialized Diverge gravel bike
I’ve always enjoyed mixing up the kind of racing that I do. I get excited by trying new stuff, love a challenge and enjoy pushing my limits. As I detailed in my previous post, I’m certainly not entirely fearless and […]
A New Mindset for New Challenges
Earlier this year I posted a video outlining the races and events I want to do in 2019. As I’ve the attention span of a goldfish and can’t help flitting between bikes, disciplines and locations, the events include several fixed […]