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Gent Wevelgem Sportive Review

Gent Wevelgem is a sportive which takes place a day before the actual Wevelgem pro cycling race. It starts and ends in Wevelgem in Belgium and is organised by the company Peloton.be This is...

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Fit First Women’s Bike Fit

If you’ve never had a bike fit, this is your hint that you need to book yourself in and get one. If you suffer any pain from riding or after riding (not talking about...

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My Perimenopause Journey Part II

2023: Seeking Help and Understanding After a year of feeling lost, I finally decided to consult a private menopause specialist. By this point, I was 48, well into perimenopause, and emotionally drained. My confidence...

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The Rollercoaster of Perimenopause

2019: The Beginning of My Menopause Journey I never imagined when menopause symptoms might creep into my life. At 44, it blindsided me. One night, I went to bed feeling fine and woke up...

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Wild Cycles Autumn Gravel

I haven’t done a great amount of gravel riding but when I do I always enjoy it. It’s another level being able to take your bike off road and see things you wouldn’t usually...

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Starting to Cycle Again

At age 47 I decided to give cycling another shot. It’s a very different experience. When you’re a kid and you get on a bike, it’s safe to say that you don’t worry about...