With distracted and aggressive driving becoming commonplace, many cyclists in the Chicagoland area have shifted from road riding to gravel. However, there is a noticeable gender disparity, with significantly more men than women participating in gravel racing. This was evident at the recent Rough Road 100 (RR100) gravel race in Morris, Illinois. The event offeredContinue reading “Building a More Inclusive Gravel Community”
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Garmin HRM-FIT Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Review
Chest heart rate readings without the full strap Garmin introduced the HRM-FIT women’s heart rate monitor strap in early 2024. What sets it apart is its design specifically for women. Instead of a full strap, it’s half a strap that attaches to a sports bra. This is an excellent option for those who dislike wearingContinue reading “Garmin HRM-FIT Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Review”
The Dusty Bandita
I’m back, folks! Apologies for the radio silence on my blog lately. My work/life balance has been completely off-kilter, leaving me with little time to dedicate to Sunflowers and Pedals. However, I’m determined to turn things around and commit to regular posts this year. So today I present to you an interview with Bri Lui,Continue reading “The Dusty Bandita”
Never complain about cold hands again
45NRTH Draugenklaw Drop-Bar Pogies Review I always suffer from cold hands and feet when the temperature dips. I’ve thrown the flat bar pogies on my fat bike, but I never tried them on drop bars until 45NRTH sent me a pair of their new Draugenklaw Drop Pogies. The pogies were simple to install, and IContinue reading “Never complain about cold hands again”
Project Bike Tech: Modern Day High School Auto Shop Class
If you’re younger than 30, you might not have had auto shop class offered as an elective in high school. These classes went to the weigh side during budget cuts along with home economics and other electives. It’s a shame since some teenagers who didn’t excel at academics felt high school offered them very little.Continue reading “Project Bike Tech: Modern Day High School Auto Shop Class”
Jenn Dice, leading a key cycling advocacy group, PeopleForBikes
An interview with Jenn Dice, president and CEO for PeopleForBikes
Saddle issues afflicting the female cyclist
Not a week goes by without someone reaching out to me with questions about trouble with their saddle. Most cyclists freely discuss issues concerning our “southern region.” However, some folks are too embarrassed to talk about saddle sores, chafing, soft tissue swelling, or a host of other problems. On a recent ride, when the groupContinue reading “Saddle issues afflicting the female cyclist”
Tips to keeping your bottom happy when cycling
One of the most frequent questions women ask me is about discomfort while cycling. It can range from chafing and saddle sores to soft tissue pressure.
Celebrating Empowerment with New Mystic Felines Collection
Earlier this month Machines For Freedom and Dioscvri, two women-led brands, launched the Mystic Felines Collection. The collection celebrates empowerment and features a hand-carved block design on garments and gear.
Turning a Cycling Passion into a Successful Business
You rarely find a bike shop that is women-owned, but even more unlikely that it is women-run. Kate and Danielle are breaking the mold by running not only Brown County Bikes, a very successful bike shop in Nashville Indiana, but also DNK Presents which is an outdoor adventure business.
Sunflowers and Pedals 