It took my husband over a year of convincing before I got back on my bike as an adult. I was scared I’d lose balance and have a major fall! That was the main reason stopping me from getting on a bike again, but I always saw my husband really happy after his rides. So, I gave it a go 2 years ago and I’m loving it.

When I first started riding recreationally I was at the back of the pack (all men). It took a few months of weekly bike riding for me to catch up to the guys. The guys were easily amazed when I managed to keep up and stay near the front of the pack. I love that our bodies adapt so quickly to new challenges we give it.

I think that one of the advantages that women have over men is our bigger hips! My bigger hips, big legs, but lighter weight compared to the men give me heaps of advantages, especially when climbing up long gruelling hills.

The only issue I have is that none of my female friends share my enthusiasm for bike riding. I tell my female friends that regular bike riding could give them killer legs, a toned upper body, and improve cardio fitness. They say it’s great, and that’s something they’d like, but it’s just too scary to get on the bike.

It’s quite sad, but I really hope that more women do give it a try and realise the health benefits, convenience, and freedom that they can experience on a bike.

yeah keri! women accept suggestions, but who coaches them? it’s us men right? =)