Nicola Smith is a freelance journalist based in Cornwall. She contributes to a range of titles including the BBC, Guardian, Sainsbury’s Magazine and EasyJet Traveller. She has written for Cycling Plus for a number of years, tackling subjects including nutrition, diversity in cycling and women's-specific training. When not at her desk, Nicola can be found cycling up and down the unforgiving hills of Cornwall. She also loves cycling holidays and has enjoyed peddling and a pint in Norfolk, the South Downs, Munich and Berlin. In inclement weather, Nicola enjoys being beasted at a spin class. You can follow Nicola Smith on Twitter @NicolaKSmith740 or on Instagram @nicolaksmith740
