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Having a Plan B
We've just come back from an excellent training session where we spoke to the riders about different skills that can be used when racing. This session has provided the inspiration for this blog post. One of the keys to success in every walk of life is your ability to...
The Racing Chance Foundation NW Road Series 2016
North West road race events for women in 2016 #womenscycling #partyontheroad
New for 2016 – The Racing Chance Development Structure
As a charity, one of our missions is to try and develop a structured pathway to help riders develop their skills and confidence through competitive cycling. Introduction This year (our first real year of trading), we have achieved far more than we thought was...
Drugs are NOT the answer
It always saddens me whenever there is news of someone who has taken performance enhancing drugs to improve their performance. Not only is it incredibly short-sighted (if you get caught you will be banned) but also you have absolutely no idea what you are putting into...
Inspiration Comes in Different Forms
Inspiration comes in different forms, and it's often worth remembering that it can also come from the most unlikely of sources. In February 2013, I wrote an article about the Manchester & District Ladies Cycling Association ("M&DLCA") for CyclingShorts.cc. In...
Women’s Cycling and the Potential for Leadership
One of the issues with talent development programmes in sport is that they can often lead to young athletes focusing solely on becoming the best in their chosen sport at an early age, to the detriment of anything else. Cycling is no different. But when former World...
Heather Bamforth Interview
Check out our founder Heather Bamforth being interviewed by Leading Ladies Company. http://www.cyclingshorts.uk.com/2015/10/19/interview-heather-bamforth-founder-of-the-racing-chance-foundation/
The Racing Chance Foundation North West Women’s Series 2015 Winners
The inaugural Racing Chance Foundation North West Women's Series has drawn to a close. This year, there were five events, spanning from March to September with epic weather conditions in the first two rounds in March. The final round, organised by Colin Baldwin of...
Racing Chance “Kick Start Coaching” Series
Our aim at Racing Chance HQ is to cater for all female cyclists, whether you're new to the sport or whether you're a National Champion. With that in mind, we will be running four evening sessions over September and October which are aimed at women who want to improve...
RCF Goes International
Here's the official announcement of our line-up for the Ladies Tour of Norway 2015! More updates and race blogs to follow. Read the full press release at CyclingShorts.cc Press Release: The Racing Chance Foundation Goes International