tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38666969317027856202011-04-22T04:26:31.558+09:30This is Emma Ringer's blog, where she chats about all things related to women and cycling! Follow as she travels around Australia (and the world!) in her quest to encourage more women to love the thrill and excitement of riding a bike.Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-58448421256330757562009-01-27T17:08:00.002+10:302009-01-27T17:30:00.391+10:30

What a big week! My recovery included some relaxation on the lounge and a sleep in... probably more than the actual pro riders were able to take!For 2009, we had the pleasure of looking over more than 175 people over the course of the week. This included 110 people on Friday, the day of the Mutual Community Challenge Tour in Angaston. We enjoyed a private function for lunch at the Feist & Feist

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-79096543109834769832008-09-09T13:23:00.004+09:302008-09-09T13:33:13.689+09:30

While I'm at it, here are some shots from our Desert Dreaming trip, which we have just returned from. This year, despite a mini-heatwave a week or so before our trip started, it was quite cold - even during the day. Still, the desert was wonderful and wildflowers were blooming.Preparing morning tea for hungry riders. Fruit cake, mixed dried fruit & nuts, apples, biscuits, tea, coffee, milo...I

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-21533517492798284902008-09-09T12:58:00.006+09:302008-09-09T13:19:36.739+09:30

Seems like such a long time ago now! That's what happens when you go from one end of the country (Cape York) to the other (Adelaide) and halfway back again (Simpson Desert)...We had such a great time with a really fantastic group of people, and while things were busy busy busy, we managed to still soak up the absolute stunning beauty of our surrounds.Here's a few snapshots...We were treated to a

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-24136096917964127892008-07-31T12:04:00.006+09:302008-07-31T12:21:57.269+09:30

We're here working in our 'office' in Cooktown, the last town on the east coast of Australia on Cape York.In the past couple of days we've travelled through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, along the most insane track I've ever been along - the Bloomfeld Track. I've never been on a track so steep, and my heart was pumping even just from driving it! We're here supporting a cycle

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Even when you love your job, there's moments of frustration and I admit to finding myself at the point of thinking, I wonder what it's like to have a quiet job and a normal life? Instead, we've got something which we created because we're passionate about the outdoors and discovering new places, and actually I'm pretty stoked that I can call this my 'job'!We've got this trip happening in the

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1. In the 1890s, one-third of those in the market for a bicycle were women.2. Cycling aided the shift from tight corsets and long dresses, to shorter skirts and bloomers - much more sensible to cycle in!3. In 1894-5, Annie 'Londonderry' Kopchovsky is the first woman to ride around the world.4. The first womens cycling world champion was crowned in 1958 (50 years ago).5. Susan B. Anthony commented

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-4890926718340133492008-07-08T23:42:00.006+09:302008-07-09T00:03:11.497+09:30

Don't get me wrong, I love my bikes. No seriously, I love my bikes, I love riding, but for some reason, we are spending a little time apart. I think it's healthy for any good relationship, that you can spend some time apart and still love and respect each other as much as ever. And it's not that I'm NOT riding, it's just that there are other things, or should I say, another thing [singular]

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-18298040821062793012008-06-21T19:45:00.002+09:302008-06-21T19:48:43.406+09:30

Have a look at this guy, dancing his way across the world. Such a simple concept, but amazingly executed! Why didn't I think of this? (Probably because I can't dance...)

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-21006220074677277112008-05-22T10:32:00.005+09:302008-05-22T13:47:04.486+09:30

The mob at Specialized are always onto something clever. Plus they know how to make sure your bike fits best.Check it out here!

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-50931459141025774582008-03-12T23:12:00.004+10:302008-03-12T23:32:00.306+10:30

I just happened to stumble across this book, my friend said she'd just picked up a copy and realised it was me on the cover! And so it is. From my former days as a journalist at Bicycling Australia, which also involved impromptu photo shoots :-SAnyway here it is. Not sure what the actual book is like, will have to track down a copy!Adelaide is in the middle of a heatwave at the moment, with

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-36578461029725597592008-03-07T12:34:00.004+10:302008-03-07T12:45:14.068+10:30

Want another magazine to quench your thirst for cycling adventures? This time grab yourself a copy of NZ Adventure Magazine's Feb/Mar 2008 issue. Head to page 26 for our story 'Mountain Biking Through the Dreamtime', with a 5-page article about our Desert Dreaming cycling adventure...

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Flick your way to page 115 of the latest (March/April 08) issue of Outdoor Australia magazine, where you'll find 'The Next Step' feature on cycle touring, written by one said girl+bike. The story is titled 'Learn the Contours: Travel for the self-propelled' and features great pics from Peter Solly (and some by me) in a 6-page spread.In totally unrelated news, Adelaide has festival fever, with the

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-58578592316171343772008-02-18T11:02:00.002+10:302008-02-18T11:06:42.331+10:30

Can't wait to do some more exploring. There are purpose built camps for paddlers along the river banks, and I'd love to spend a couple of days kayaking the river. It's beautiful.

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Can't believe it's already mid-February, the year is now well and truly underway and I'm just starting to feel like I'm ready for (last) Christmas... Sad but true!Back in the office now after 2008 started with a blast! I managed to slip back to Wollongong to catch up with my family over Christmas, before Peter, myself and our friend Karen spent a few lovely days along the Great Ocean Road. Our

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This time of year always seams to sneak up on me, as I'm sure it does for you as well. It's almost Christmas, I've barely started my Christmas shopping and the bikes are looking longingly at me and begging to be taken out riding :-(Since my last post, I've made a pretty speedy recovery from having all four wisdom teeth out - I spent a couple of days feeling puffy and miserable (and hungry!) but

Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17425403881651238096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866696931702785620.post-12302062797662191492007-11-28T18:25:00.000+10:302007-11-28T22:12:57.234+10:30

It was fantastic to see so many women turn up to Top Gear Cycles on a drizzly Thursday night for the SUB Women's Night! Around 80 or so came along to hear some well-known personalities in sport and health to talk about their experiences.The theme of the night was getting the most out of cycling, and for a lot of women there, cycling was something relatively new to them. It didn't take long for

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Well it's my first girl+blog, and I just thought I'd let you know about a few things that are happening soon!Tomorrow myself and Peter are heading to Melbourne, where I am taking part in the SUB Women's Night being held at Top Gear Cycles. The night is a prelude to the SUB Women's Cycle Challenge, which is being held on Saturday 1 December 07 at St Kilda. Tomorrow night is aimed at women

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