Women are still a minority in the bike lane, but that is slowly changing, writes Margot McGovern. If you look at the statistics it seems the bike world is, by and large, a man’s world. The Australian National Cycling Strategy 2011-2016 shows: “Female participation in cycling is significantly lower in Australia than many other countries—the
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For today’s 80km leg from Port Campbell to Gellibrand, we’re thrilled to have a guest post from Tina McCarthy, founder of Wheel Women, Level 1 AustCycle Coach and 2013 winner of the Cycling Victoria Woman of Change Award. In addition to an update of the day’s happenings, Tina offers her advice on planning and preparation
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Whether it’s a lack of bike education or fear of riding on the road, many women are choosing not to get on their bikes. Riding coach Tina McCarthy believes education is the key to encouraging women back on two wheels. Let me tell you how the conversation I have with women who want to get back
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