Author Aoife Glass
Aoife Glass

Aoife Glass

Digital Strategist, BBC Wildlife Magazine

Aoife is an experienced journalist, editor and podcaster with a background in science communication and a passion for the environment and adventure, particularly when it’s by bike! Prior to joining BBC Wildlife she worked as a freelance writer for the likes of Red Bull, Trek Bicycles, MBUK and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots amongst others. Before that she was women’s editor on BikeRadar and deputy editor on Total Women’s Cycling, and before that she worked at the Natural History Museum in London. She loves mountain biking, gravel riding and road cycling, and has tested a huge amount of cycling and adventure kit and bikes. Her first degree was in geology, so be prepared to have interesting rock features pointed out to you. She’s currently studying for a masters in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development and working on the Spindrift Podcast which she produces and hosts. @Silverstrange

Recent articles by Aoife Glass
Man wearing padded cycling shorts. Should I wear underwear when cycling?

Dear beginner cyclists: you're probably wearing your bike shorts wrong

No, you shouldn't wear underwear under cycling shorts. And why do cyclists wear padded shorts anyway?
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Make sure that someone knows where you're going and when you expect to be back.

From smug gloating to unexpected wildlife encounters, here are 10 reasons to love winter cycling

Cold, wet, snowy, dark – we can't get enough of riding in winter…
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Female cyclist in green top riding the women's specific Liv Langma Advanced Pro 0 road bike

Do you need a women’s bike? Women's-specific vs unisex bikes

Tips to get a better bike fit and whether you need a women's-specific or unisex bike
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Female cyclist riding the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 hardtail mountain bike through woodland

Buyer's guide to women's bikes | How to find the perfect bike

Looking for a great women's bike? Let us help
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What to wear for commuting by bike | Stay comfortable on the ride to work

Want to commute by bike? These are the essential pieces of clothing and kit you need for a comfortable commute whatever the weather
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Everything you need to know about getting started with tracking cycling.

How to get started at track cycling

We explain why beginners shouldn't fear the velodrome
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Tonnes of leftovers? We've got some tasty suggestions

8 tasty ways to use up your Christmas leftovers

Fuel your cycling and polish off the turkey in one go!
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Pack shot of the Women's Liv Intrigue X E+ 1 full suspension e-MTB

Liv Intrigue X E+ 1

Fun, fast and (super)natural-feeling women’s e-MTB
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Mother cycling home with her 5 year old girl after picking her up from kindergarten, Tokyo

Tips for commuting with kids – how to get your children cycling to school

School run, work commute… they're both better by bike
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Roots? No problem

Best women's mountain bikes | Five of our favourite women's trail bikes

What type of bike, how much to spend and what to look out for
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5 approaches to women's specific bike design

5 approaches to women’s bike design

We take a look at the options and whether women need women’s-specific bikes
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Female cyclists riding along country road

Best women's road bike saddles

The best-selling saddles on the market tried, tested and rated
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Pancake

Tasty recipes for Pancake Day

From high protein, vegan and gluten-free to plain indulgent
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Winter mountain biking in the mud

5 quick ways to get your mountain bike ready for mud

Winter riding tips from top mechanic Joe Krejbich
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Trek Domane SL5

Trek Domane SL5

Are you sitting comfortably? You soon will be...
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Juliana Quincy CC Rival

Juliana Quincy CC Rival

Adventure seekers who can pay, can play...
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Liv Tempt women's mountain bike

Liv’s new Tempt women’s hardtail mountain bike is built for beginners

Two wheel size options, luggage ready and all for a decent price
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Canyon Endurace WMN CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2

Canyon Endurace WMN CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2

Women-specific design for endurance riding
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Pack shot of the Liv Devote Advanced Pro women's gravel bike

Liv Devote Advanced Pro women's gravel bike

An excellent combination of assured handling and road-bike speed for Liv’s first gravel bike
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Liv Avail Advanced Pro 2 women's road bike

Liv Avail Advanced Pro 2

Fast and efficient bike for speed addicts
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Sonder Colibri Ti Force 22 women's road bike in silver

Sonder Colibri Ti Force 22

Feel the force for the longhaul
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Santa Claus on a mountain bike

A cyclist's guide to surviving Christmas

From nabbing the last roast potato to sneaking out for a ride
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WTB Koda Pro

WTB Koda Pro saddle

Liv Contact SL Forward

Liv Contact SL Forward saddle

A saddle for performance-focussed riders
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