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June 01, 2023

What To Expect When You Go From Flat Bar to Drops

Going from a flat bar bike to a drop bar bike (the one with the curved handlebars like ram horns) can be one of the most different (yet challenging and major!) changes you can make. Not only is your centre of gravity and weight distribution affected (you will probably notice this first!), but the shifters and brakes are also different (especially if you’re also going from a rim brake to a disc brake!). Whether you’re completely new to cycling, or whether you’ve been riding a while and have – for whatever reason – decided to buy yourself a drop bar bike, here are...

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May 21, 2023

Ultimate Guide: Comfort in the Saddle

One of the most common questions we get asked is around what to do about a soreness 'down there'. First thing's first: if your discomfort involves soft tissue pain or numbness in the front - that is to say NOT your sit bones, but your genital area - you'll need an adjustment of your seat angle, height, fore/aft or the width/shape of the seat itself, because that is not normal, nor is it something you should put up with. Also, as a disclaimer, it isn’t unusual to find a change in shape or size of your, erm, soft bits, when...

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Mothers: Be Kind To Yourself Everyday (not just once a year)

May 17, 2023

Mothers: Be Kind To Yourself Everyday (not just once a year)

I was at a client's office one day having a chat to some of the women who regularly see me there and casually asked about their Christmas plans - seeing as November is *shudder* just around the corner. One woman in particular (let's call her Sandy) had plans in the leadup to the silly season that made me need to write this. "I can't wait for Christmas," she said. Her tired eyes surrounded by dark black circles. "I've bought a special Christmas box for each of my children and each of my nieces and nephews. 13 all up." Ok, I...

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5 Tips for Riding With Your Period

March 12, 2023

5 Tips for Riding With Your Period

If you tend to ditch the bike during that time of the month, you're not alone. Many cyclists who experience periods feel low on energy and knocked around (especially on Day 1), and don't feel like doing much physical activity at all. But did you know that exercise during your period can help release menstrual cramps, combat mood swings and help with PMS? It might also be the solution to a menstrual block or just what you need to regulate irregular periods naturally. Multiple studies show menstruating people feel better when they get moving. And we happen to think bikes...

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International Women's Day with Imogen Alton

March 07, 2023

International Women's Day with Imogen Alton

For International Women's Day, CWRB and The Wheelhouse is proud to bring you the story of an incredible young woman, Imogen Alton. From Zwift Academy finalist, to Australian Team representative, Imogen Alton's rise in world cycling has been an impressive one. Far from being a smooth road to success, her story is one of grit and determination, paved with devastating grief, a broken body, and a deep reflection on her purpose. You were a rower before - why the switch to cycling? I was told by a coach that I was a heavyweight rower, and the only way I'd be competitive...

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Climb Easier with These Gearing Changes

January 22, 2023

Climb Easier with These Gearing Changes

Hands up if you've ever gone out of your way to avoid riding hills? Or maybe you have one you can't avoid on your commute, but you hate it and everyone else seems to just glide up past you, spinning their pedals happily and putting in seemingly a fraction of the effort you are!? Good news! Unless you are attempting an epic climb at a 15% incline, there is (probably…) nothing wrong with you - you may just need a "friendlier" gear ratio for your fitness and strength! What the hell is a gear ratio? Put simply, it’s the gear range...

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8 Inspirational Women We Lo...

We're mothers, sisters, friends, wives, adventurers. Sometimes we have the energy to conquer the world. Sometimes it's a miracle we made time to get out of our pyjamas at all.

Here are 8 women we think are pretty damn inspirational to follow this #IWD2020.

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Cycling: Why Getting Started Will Change Your Life

Cycling: Why Getting Started Will Change Your Life

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6 Essential Things for Cyclists to Invest In

Whether you've just started cycling or you're coming back after an extended t...

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Opinion: Is 'Guilt-Free' The Most Toxic Phrase To Our Health?

Opinion: Is 'Guilt-Free' The Most Toxic Phrase To Our Health?

"Fancy a guilt-free holiday?" "Try these guilt-free brownies!" "Dessert, wit...

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Mythbusters: Are High Waisted Shorts Inferior to Bib Knicks?

Mythbusters: Are High Waisted Shorts Inferior to Bib Knicks?This isn't a blog...
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5 Magical Feelings You Can Only Get By Riding Bikes

5 Magical Feelings You Can Only Get By Riding Bikes

In this day and age, it's easy to be lulled in by the numbers. Heart rate sta...

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Oh Baby: Post Baby Fitness for Cyclists (from a mom who knows)

You want to ride as much as you did before you had a baby; but there’s one sm...
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Use Your 5 Senses to Be Mindful on the Bike

Use Your 5 Senses to Be Mindful on the Bike

Even though it's tossed around as a buzz word, being mindful isn't just a fad...

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Going Tubeless: A 101 Guide

Going Tubeless: A 101 Guide

Tubeless is a leap of faith for some, black magic for others, or simply that ...

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Opinion: Are #FITSPO Bodies Really Inspiring?

Opinion: Are #FITSPO Bodies Really Inspiring?

This opinion piece articulates something I have felt for quite a long time bu...
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How a Bicycle Healed Me After Domestic Violence

How a Bicycle Healed Me After Domestic Violence

I met him just after I split up with my husband. I got married young, only ...

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