Women Cycling

 

Marlborough Women Rides 
Monday night women’s only road/fitness
Tuesday night women's only mountail bike

Meet at 61 Queen Street, AvantiPlus Blenheim depart at 6.00 sharp this ride is designed to suit all levels: - 
for the beginner/recreational rider/elite rider. 
Ride at your own speed and distance.  We go off in groups and have a tail-end charlie so no-one is on their own. 

The Womens Only Ride is a fun group for all ages and skill levels.  Aimed at encouraging women to experience the passion,  no matter what bike you have, make this night your night (sorry no boys allowed.. )- if you wish to develop your riding skills, have fun, meet like minded ladies, enjoy a coffee at Fairweather on Scotts on completion of the ride come and join us.  Stay in the loop register your interest with us.   Join us on Facebook.

Do women need different bikes?  Ask at AvantiPlus Blenheim about the women specific Avanti and Scott bikes, clothing, saddles, helmets.  As when it comes to cycling, on the whole women are different to men - especially physically! On average women have shorter torsos, shorter arms, and longer legs than a similar sized man. Shoulders tend to be narrower, hips tend to be wider and hands and feet tend to be smaller. And, yes, the sit bones are wider too!

These differences mean bikes for women need to be designed and made in a specific way to ensure good comfort, fit and performance - for all kinds of female riders.
How to get the most out of our bike shop, looking to buy a bike, do your research: it helps if you know what you're looking for.  Talk to friends, take out one off our demo bikes, hire a bicycle.   Read bicyle books, see their reviews on Avanti, Scott bikes mountain, road, commuting, fitness bikes.

Decide first what type of riding you think you may be doing, ask our friendly staff questions i.e. what type of components and tyres the bike has also ask what accessories come with the bike, also what you will need, helmet, gloves, glasses pump, drink bottle, cages, multi tool kit, comfortable clothing etc.