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Few things make me happier than a new book arrivin

Few things make me happier than a new book arriving through the door! This I am reliably informed is the bible of all academic research into athlete retirement, an area I'm looking to specialise in when I start studying again later this year.

On that subject, if you're looking for a great podcast to listen to this weekend, check out @gracieelvin talking to @cyclingtips about what she's been up to since retirement, and the updated mentor programme she and @hoogeboomroos are setting up with @irisslappendel and @thecyclistsalliance that will support those in the peloton, and those transitioning out of it.

Oh, and happy Friday 🎊👏🏻💪🏻😁

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My new favourite thing to do after work is cycle t

My new favourite thing to do after work is cycle to a local park and watch the little coot chicks swim around the pond. It brings me so much joy, what's more wonderful than those little red heads bobbing about on the water?!

On another note, can't believe I'm in wool desert boots and it's April!

It's spring...but also, not 🌞❄️🐣

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It's the weekend🥳🎉😜🍻 #pelotoninsideo

It's the weekend🥳🎉😜🍻

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Feel bloody knackered today so I'm in my sweats an

Feel bloody knackered today so I'm in my sweats and taking this bad boy to bed to search out some inspiration! Where are your favourite places to ride? Anyone got any recommendations for places in Europe???? Because presumably one day we'll be able to be able to travel again! 🤞🏻✈️😎🌞

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Yesterday marked the true beginning of spring for

Yesterday marked the true beginning of spring for me...the first bike ride of the year to the park for some blanket, backgammon and beer action! 😎🌞🍻💐🚲

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Life is all about balance. A good, long run...foll

Life is all about balance. A good, long run...followed by a good, cold beer. Finally a bag full of @corona I can get on board with. Happy Friday! I hope you have a lovely weekend ✌🏻❤️Cheers!🍻

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Who else is loving the fact that it's spring?! It'

Who else is loving the fact that it's spring?! It's definitely slowing me down as I stop to take a photo of nearly every tree with flowers on that I see, but I don't care, who needs to be fast anyway?! 🌼🌺🌻🌸💮🌹

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Homemade cake, pot of tea, ready to get learning🧠🤯📚

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Spring has well and truly sprung. Happy Friday eve

Spring has well and truly sprung. Happy Friday everyone 💐🌼🌺🌻🌹🌸💮

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Need any new kit?! Check out @blackdog.cc for your

Need any new kit?! Check out @blackdog.cc for your last chance to get your hands on one of these lovely jerseys. The Black Dog Cycling Club are a cycling based community promoting cycling to aid mental health and wellbeing. They've worked with @morvelo on these beauties too so they're awesome quality. I'm a big advocate of talking about mental health and love what these guys are doing to bridge the conversation into cycling. Give them a follow and help spread the love 💕

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This week, one year ago, days before we all went i

This week, one year ago, days before we all went into lockdown.....I was in Andorra checking out Svein Tuft's new gravel touring business @tuftsadventuretours

Despite my love of watching racing, up until that weekend I'd never ridden a road bike, let alone a gravel bike. To cut a long story short I suffer from constant pain in my right arm due to an old injury, and I'd always been too scared of drop bars due to the increased pressure I knew they'd put on my wrist.

But, there was no way I was passing up a chance to see what the lovely legend that is Svein was doing, so I bottled my fears and went for it.

I found the position on the bike so alien my balance was all over the place, I couldn't work the gears to save my life, and there were frequent moments on the gravel when I simply jumped off rather than fall. But, I fucking LOVED it. Absolutely every second.

The incredible scenery, the great company and the joy and power that came with conquering a long held fear.

A year later and I go out twice a week on a road bike I bought not long after I came back from Andorra. My arm still hurts like fuck, but I've learned to block it out of my mind.

I'm so grateful for that weekend, and the journey of joy it opened me up to.

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There's only one way to go at the weekend....Happy

There's only one way to go at the weekend....Happy Friday everyone! And if you're feeling it this weekend, happy pedalling.

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Repost @thecyclistsalliance
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Last week's unprecedented, fan-led crowdfunding campaign to secure equal prize money brought joy to all of us striving for change and fairness in the sport.

Fans are key to demonstrating the importance, influence and value of the sport. As athletes, we are delighted to see fans have such engagement and respect for our achievements and we appreciate their call for change.

Prize money is only part of the solution - fundamentally, the riders deserve a more stable economic environment.

So we want to help inspire fans, new and old to be a crucial part in leading the change and help build a better future for professional women's cycling.

Here are four simple steps. Together we can create change. Join us.

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1️⃣ WATCH: Vote with your remote. Tune in to get broadcast figures as high as possible! If there isn't coverage, speak out and demand it.

2️⃣ ENGAGE: Show how much you care. Tweet about races, Instagram them, attend them. Engage in the discussion and share stories about the athletes.

3️⃣ COMMIT: Follow teams on social platforms, sign up to their newsletters, engage with their content. Increase their profiles.

4️⃣ SPEAK UP: If you see inequality, call it out. Use your voices to demand equal coverage, equal prize money, professional salaries, racing opportunities.

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TCA’s Rider Council @thecyclistsalliance

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Had a little mid-ride sit and reflect on life and

Had a little mid-ride sit and reflect on life and the world today, and realised my nails matched by lycra #winning 😜

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#ThrowbackTuesday to Christmas, because I just fel

#ThrowbackTuesday to Christmas, because I just felt like spreading some merriment! As I was taking this picture the stormy skies opened and it started to piss it down, I was bloody freezing. Bloody happy though too ☺️

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Out and about near @hernehillvelodrome 🚴🏻‍

Out and about near @hernehillvelodrome 🚴🏻‍♀️❤️

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Happy Friday! If you look very closely this shows

Happy Friday! If you look very closely this shows I reached 21,642 words yesterday, which makes me about a quarter of the way through writing my book 😲. Which alongside a crazy week at the job I actually get paid to do, feels like a small and wonderful miracle!

Each chapter is about a different rider and I don't play favourites with them, but I REALLY enjoyed writing the last one about @l_deignan It was a real privilege getting to talk to her in the early days of motherhood and I loved revisiting the inspiring journey she went on this week. Shout out to @bespoke_m for making the interview happen 😁

If officially knackered now and looking forward to a weekend away from the screens.

Hope you have a lovely weekend X

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Just got word I have an unconditional place confir

Just got word I have an unconditional place confirmed to start a master's in sports psychology @staffsuni in September. Woo hoo!

I'll be studying part-time alongside my job and having done this before I'm both excited and terrified about what I know lies ahead.

I have no doubt it will be a combination of fascinating learning, alongside incredibly hard work. Going back to studying is always daunting but I know it's worth the challenging journey.

It's a wonderful feeling knowing you always have the potential to do something different and forge a new path in life.

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Spring is coming!!! #pelotoninsideout #cycling #c

Spring is coming!!!

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Rain face 🌧️🌀🤪Happy Friday! I hope you

Rain face 🌧️🌀🤪Happy Friday! I hope you have a chance to get out and about this weekend, whatever the weather!

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