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“Ride Strong all Month Long.”

The Facts on Cycle Syncing and Exercise – You’ve probably heard it — don’t lift heavy this week, go easy during that phase, plan your training around your cycle… but what if your muscles didn’t get the memo? New research shows that women can build muscle just as effectively after strength training no matter whereContinue reading ““Ride Strong all Month Long.””

Pedal, Parent, Push Through— When the Ride Gets Rough.

Navigating Burnout in Motherhood, MTB & Modern Life Let’s be real: the world is LOUD right now. Every time I open my inbox, scroll social media, or talk with a friend, I’m hit with a tidal wave of advice:Don’t eat this.Do more of that.Fix your hormones.Fix your gut.Don’t cold plunge.Eat more protein.Take creatine.Meditate.Scroll less.Forgive more.TakeContinue reading “Pedal, Parent, Push Through— When the Ride Gets Rough.”

Is Your MTB Gear Making You Sick?

Have you questioned if your MTB gear influences your health? Let’s discover the truth together and keep you riding happily and healthily. You may have seen my post about this on Instagram. Here is a bit more deep dive into this topic. Recycled plastic clothing contains chemicals of concern due to the recycling process and theContinue reading “Is Your MTB Gear Making You Sick?”

When Athlete Brain Takes Over: Why Pushing Through May Not Always Be Best.

The mental conditioning an athlete possesses is often advantageous and has positive effects not only in their chosen sport but also which benefits everyday life. For example, an elite athlete’s brain usually has excellent cognitive skills, a high number of neurons, and a pattern-based memory system. They also have excellent decision making & perception skills. AthletesContinue reading “When Athlete Brain Takes Over: Why Pushing Through May Not Always Be Best.”

Navigating Menopause: Essential Tips for Mountain Biking Women

Part 1. If you’re reading this, no doubt you have realised that there’s a HUGE lack of reliable, evidence-based information and guidance out there to help women during, beyond and about to begin the transition to menopause. Questions like: What is menopause? What is perimenopause? How do you know if you’re “in menopause’? What ageContinue reading “Navigating Menopause: Essential Tips for Mountain Biking Women”