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

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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13 of the best road and gravel bikes for women

Tried and tested bikes for racing, sportives, gravel, commuting and more
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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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Should I wear underwear when cycling? Do you wear underwear with padded cycling shorts?

And why do cyclists wear padded shorts anyway?
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10 reasons to love winter cycling

Cold, wet, snowy, dark – we can't get enough of riding in winter…
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How to get started at track cycling

We explain why beginners shouldn't fear the velodrome
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8 tasty ways to use up your Christmas leftovers

Fuel your cycling and polish off the turkey in one go!
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Liv Intrigue X E+ 1

Fun, fast and (super)natural-feeling women’s e-MTB
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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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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 bike design

We take a look at the options and whether women need women’s-specific bikes
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Best women's road bike saddles

The best-selling saddles on the market tried, tested and rated
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Tasty recipes for Pancake Day

From high protein, vegan and gluten-free to plain indulgent
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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

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

Adventure seekers who can pay, can play...
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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

Women-specific design for endurance riding
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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

Fast and efficient bike for speed addicts
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Sonder Colibri Ti Force 22

Feel the force for the longhaul
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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 saddle