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Everyone likes to look good, even out on the trails. I guess I'm no exception. I may sometimes be covered in mud, dust, scratches and occasionally blood, but I still like what I’m wearing to look good and be functional.When I first started riding I would just wear old t-shirts. I found these to be hot, restrictive and uncomfortable at times. I looked around at what options there were for women’s mountain biking jerseys (as I’m not a fan of tight …

Often when nerves tend to kick in we struggle to consume enough food to get us through a big session, ride or competition. For each person, nerves show in different ways, but I know from experience that if I don’t eat a good breakfast the day of competition, and don't keep my energy supplies high, I feel flat, depleted and quite lethargic. It has taken time for me to realise what works and what doesn't, so here's what I've learned when it comes t …

Dirt jumpers are starting to be seen everywhere. Pump tracks, dirt jumps and skateparks are common places to find someone on a dirt jumper. More and more companies are making dirt jumpers. Having experience riding many dirt jumpers, I found that the Commencal Absolut is easily my favourite.The first thing you will notice when you ride this bike is its weight. It is extremely light, but don't be fooled, its weight does not mean it's fragile. I've …

Approximately five years ago my husband came to me and said, ‘Let’s buy mountain bikes.’ I said, ‘Meh, ok.’ Before that point, the idea of mountain biking had never crossed my mind. Sure, I rode my trusty BMX around as a kid almost daily and had heaps of fun, but after childhood, I drifted away from riding. So I followed my husband into the bike shop and became the proud owner of my first ever mountain bike.I initially started riding around my lo …