If you ever want to test your mental strength, I highly recommend racing 90km straight into a vendaval (gale-force wind) that makes you question all your life choices. Day one of the Vuelta Almería was, in one word: brutal. The kind of headwind that makes you feel like you’re cycling through miel de caña (molasses)…
This past weekend marked the start of the Copa de Andalucía Femenina 2025, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the season! The Trofeo Antonio Gómez del Moral – XII Subida al Santuario Virgen de la Sierra was my first race of the year, and it turned out to be…
Cycling isn’t just about pushing pedals—it’s about fuelling your body correctly before, during, and after your rides to maximise performance and recovery. Whether you’re training hard for race day or just enjoying long endurance rides, the right supplements can make all the difference. That’s why I’m excited to introduce MASmusculo as my new partner, helping…
As we roll into the 2025 season, I’m setting my sights on some major cycling goals. This year is all about pushing my limits, gaining experience in the peloton, and seeing how far I can go in competitive racing. My calendar is already packed with exciting events, starting with the Copa Féminas de Andalucía, a…
The Secret Sauce to Cycling Greatness (And Not Feeling Like Roadkill) Alright, let’s be real—cyclists love to suffer. We’ll chase PRs, climb hills that look like vertical walls, and proudly limp into coffee shops drenched in sweat. But here’s the plot twist: the real gains come when you’re not even pedaling. Yep, I’m talking about…
How to Survive Winter Training: A British Girl’s Guide to Staying Warm in Spain You’d think being British-born would make me immune to cold weather. After all, I’m from the land of endless drizzle and grey skies. But no—after living in sunny Spain since I was 13, I’ve morphed into what my younger self would…
52 Hours of Madness: How I Survived Friday the 13th and Lived to Tell the Tale Ah, Friday the 13th. The day of superstitions, black cats, and all things unlucky. For me, however, it wasn’t so much bad luck as it was an absolute whirlwind of a weekend—one that started with work and ended with…
It’s that time of year when every cyclist’s loved one scratches their head and mutters, “What on earth do I buy for someone whose entire wardrobe is Lycra?” Fear not—I’ve got your back with a gift guide guaranteed to make your cyclist happier than a tailwind on a hill climb. Ah, how times have changed….
When I first started cycling competitively, I relied on self-training, thinking I could figure it all out with online resources and hard work. But as I aimed for higher goals, I realized I needed something more—a structured, professional approach tailored to my needs. That’s when I turned to Manuel García García, and it’s been one…
As the 2025 road racing season approaches, I find myself on a journey that is both exciting and, at times, frustrating. After a year of sweat, grit, and triumph—highlighted by winning the Copa de Andalucía in the Fem Elite class and standing on the podium in my first mountain bike race—I’m ready to push harder…