Introduction | p. 7 |
Gearing Up | p. 11 |
Test Ride Bikes | p. 12 |
Read About Bikes | p. 13 |
Have Fun | p. 15 |
Finding A Woman-Friendly Bike Shop | p. 15 |
What You Get When You Pay More | p. 18 |
Women's Mountain Bike Anatomy | p. 18 |
More for Your Money -- Bikes Now and Then | p. 20 |
The Frame | p. 21 |
Frame Materials | p. 21 |
Ladies' Frame Bikes | p. 22 |
Bike Fit | p. 24 |
Reach | p. 25 |
Components | p. 28 |
Is Custom the Answer? | p. 28 |
Wheels | p. 28 |
Brakes | p. 29 |
Drivetrain | p. 30 |
Brake Levers | p. 30 |
Frame Geometry and How You Ride | p. 31 |
Shifters | p. 33 |
Handlebars | p. 34 |
Suspension | p. 34 |
Full Suspension: Is the Weight Worth it? | p. 35 |
Suspension Seat Posts: A Good Compromise | p. 37 |
Bike Accessories | p. 39 |
Saddles | p. 39 |
Solving Saddle Woes | p. 40 |
Choosing a Saddle | p. 41 |
Cutout Saddles | p. 41 |
Water Bottles And Hydration Packs | p. 42 |
Tires | p. 43 |
Tubes and Tire Liners | p. 44 |
Pumps | p. 45 |
Tools And Lubricants | p. 45 |
Bar Ends | p. 46 |
Locks | p. 47 |
Racks | p. 47 |
Bags | p. 48 |
Lights And Reflectors | p. 51 |
Cyclocomputers | p. 51 |
Fenders | p. 52 |
Mirrors | p. 53 |
Horns And Bells | p. 54 |
Car Racks | p. 54 |
Clothing | p. 55 |
What to Look for in a Helmet | p. 56 |
Clothing | p. 57 |
Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics | p. 57 |
Shorts and Pants | p. 59 |
The "Unisex" Debate | p. 61 |
Tops | p. 64 |
Clothing for Larger Women | p. 64 |
Benefits of a Cycling Jersey | p. 65 |
Shoes | p. 67 |
Jackets | p. 68 |
Miscellaneous | p. 69 |
Learning To Ride Off-Road | p. 73 |
Resources | p. 74 |
The Importance Of Attitude | p. 74 |
Getting Ready To Ride Single-Track | p. 75 |
Riding Single-track | p. 76 |
Shifting Gears | p. 77 |
Bike Prep 101: 1 Pre-Ride Checklist | p. 79 |
Braking | p. 80 |
Cornering | p. 81 |
Climbing | p. 83 |
Saddle Height | p. 83 |
"I Did it!" | p. 84 |
Descending | p. 85 |
Take A Hike | p. 86 |
Get Up to Get Down | p. 87 |
Shouldering the Load | p. 88 |
How To Fall | p. 89 |
Log Crossing | p. 90 |
The Bump Thrust | p. 90 |
Soft Surfaces | p. 92 |
Hitting The Trail | p. 93 |
Where To Ride | p. 95 |
IMBA and Responsible Riding | p. 96 |
Finding Your Way | p. 97 |
Minimizing Trail Damage | p. 98 |
Where Can I Find Women to Ride With? | p. 99 |
Who To Ride With | p. 101 |
Riding With Women | p. 101 |
Riding With Men | p. 103 |
Riding Mone | p. 105 |
Riding With Children | p. 107 |
Tips for Riding with Young Children | p. 108 |
Night Ride | p. 109 |
Riding With a Dog | p. 110 |
Fitness And Nutrition | p. 113 |
Training For Performance And Fitness | p. 114 |
Cross-Training And Recovery For Total Well-Being | p. 114 |
Strength Training | p. 115 |
Loosening Up to Ride | p. 115 |
The Power of Water | p. 118 |
Sports Drinks | p. 120 |
Nutrition 101 | p. 120 |
Carbohydrates | p. 121 |
Proteins | p. 121 |
Long Term Fitness: Don't Give Up On It | p. 122 |
Fats | p. 124 |
Energy Bars: Who Needs 'Em? | p. 124 |
Eating For Health, Performance, And Weight Control | p. 126 |
Plan Ahead For Healthy Eating | p. 126 |
Jen's Top Ten Trail Snacks | p. 128 |
Urban Riding And Commuting | p. 129 |
Why A Mountain Bike? | p. 130 |
Keeping Clean, Dealing With Clothes And Hair | p. 132 |
The Shower Dilemma | p. 132 |
Clothing Tips | p. 133 |
Myths About Urban Riding | p. 134 |
Helmet and Hair Issues | p. 135 |
My Ride To Work | p. 135 |
Tips For Riding Safely In Traffic | p. 137 |
Make The Most of Your Ride | p. 139 |
Safety | p. 139 |
Reporting Harassment | p. 139 |
Proteet Yourself From Attacks | p. 140 |
Play it Safe With Animals | p. 140 |
First Aid In the Wilds | p. 142 |
Hitting the Trails During Hunting Season | p. 145 |
Comfort Issues | p. 145 |
Saddle Soreness 101: For Women Only | p. 145 |
Tips for Avoiding Numb Hands and Wrists | p. 146 |
Neek and Shoulder Pain | p. 147 |
Knee Pain | p. 147 |
Back Pain | p. 147 |
Effects of Altitude | p. 148 |
Preventing and Treating Knee Pain | p. 148 |
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumae | p. 149 |
Avoiding the Perils of Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac | p. 150 |
Bugs | p. 152 |
Preventing and Removing Ticks | p. 152 |
Maintenance And Repair | p. 155 |
Learning About Your Bike | p. 156 |
Recomunended Reading | p. 156 |
Basic Maintenance And Repair | p. 157 |
Cleaning and Lubing the Bike | p. 157 |
Finding a Good Mechanie | p. 158 |
Periodically Replacing Parts | p. 159 |
On-the-Trail Tool Kit | p. 160 |
Fixing A Flat | p. 161 |
Adjusting the Quick Release | p. 162 |
Photo Credits | p. 166 |
Sources and Resources | p. 167 |
Index | p. 173 |
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