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Emma

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It’s not a race, it’s a journey✌️
Talking about bike things @extra_uk
📍Wiltshire, UK

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Helmets don’t have to be boring 🦄

#met #pogacaredition #trenta3k #roadcycling #femalecyclist taken in Liddington by @_emxjourney

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4 months ago

Well, this was eye opening!

4 hours spent with @thebikethebody having a full in-depth bike fit including saddle pressure mapping.

We started with a previous injury & background chat, lots of stretching & mobility testing, various measurements (thanks @shimanoroad for saying women can’t have 34cm shoulders according to your fitting device) and then got my bike onto the rollers for Bryan to assess my current setup. Next up, onto the bike jig and this is where the magic happens. Geeking out over the data, lots of adjustments, saddle testing and pressure mapping, I felt like I spent a lot of time pedalling here, and hopping on and off the jig, sweaty work!

So what was changed?

My saddle was lowered by 20mm 😵, stack lowered by 20mm, reach increased, cleat position moved back 6mm, 2mm shim under left foot (looks like I have one leg ever so slightly longer than the other!), Sidas insoles & a Fizik Aliante saddle.

I’m looking forward to getting some rides in and testing this set up. We’ve also mirrored as much as we can onto the winter bike…. Here’s to efficient riding!

If you’re looking for a bike fit (and endless innuendos) get in touch with @thebikethebody

📸 @deanteifel

#bikefit #femalecyclist #roadcycling #bikefitting #saddlepressuremapping taken in The Bike The Body by @_emxjourney

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9 months ago

Dorney Lake 10k🏅
Chip time: 53:15
Average pace: 8:32 /m

My first running race in 6 months, first of the ‘season’ and the perfect training run in the lead up to Bath Half.

The last few years have been a long old slog with returning to running fitness after various injuries & setbacks but if there’s one thing I’ve learnt about myself during that time is that I am resilient and consistent. Always showing up and putting time in, even when I feel like I’m making absolutely no progress. (Plus having the bike to turn to has kept me sane!)

Yesterday’s race was a baseline test to see where I’m at, roughly 3 mins off my all time PB so I’ll take that as a win and let the training continue 😮‍💨

📸 @adriannafurs

#halfmarathontraining #asics #girlswhorun #runninglife #crosstraining @runthroughuk @dorneytriathlon taken in Dorney Lake by @_emxjourney

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9 months ago

Usual Cap de Formentor shenanigans ✌️

📸 @mallorcabikefotos

#mallorcacycling #femalecyclist #girlswhoride #roadcycling taken in Cap De Formentor, Mallorca by @_emxjourney

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13 hours ago

My happy place 💜

#mallorca #mallorcacycling #femalecyclist #girlswhoride taken in Port de Pollença by @_emxjourney

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3 days ago

September has flown by! 🤍🤍

Busyyyy - CX season, late summer sun, a wedding, running club vibes, work events with a bit of parkrun tourism thrown in, a half marathon (plus 2 weeks of dizziness in the lead up to it just because 🫠) and still squeezing in time on the bike.

#wakemeupwhenseptemberends #september #roundup by @_emxjourney

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15 days ago

Swindon Half 🏁

Chip time: 2:01:24
Average pace: 9:12 /m

First time running the new Swindon Half since @runthroughuk came on board and what a turnout, lots of runners and lots of support along the course. It’s good to have such a big local event again 🫶

Must also give a huge shout to the best support round the course from @deanteifel, @toriamcgough & @liffeyd and all the familiar faces on route, the running & cycling community really is awesome. So good to have @_jesspeart and @home_by_haylie taking part too 😍

I didn’t exactly have the best lead up into this race with recent dizziness hindering my training and tbh the training plan didn’t really get stuck to after that, but I pulled myself together and of course gave myself a secret time target.

I knew the route, it’s my local stomping grounds both running and cycling, I knew it was hilly (race organisers really need to stop saying undulating 😂) so I knew it was going to be a challenge. I’ve also put on 2kg since Bath Half and it might not sound a lot but carrying a summer of over indulgence for 13 miles and up the Ridgeway hills is a lot 😅

But, I came in at just over 2 hours and I’m happy with that, it’s given me a base to continue training on, especially whilst my legs and body feel so good.

I think it’s time to set some 2027 goals, I need events, big events, both running and cycling. Give me ideas 👇

#swindonhalfmarathon #running #runninggirl #runninglife by @_emxjourney

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19 days ago

August…

The month I celebrated 38 years around the sun with a little bit of fire, a lot of heart, good people, bikes and sunsets 🧡

#august #cyclinggirl #womenscycling #birthdaygirl #summerisending by @_emxjourney

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2 months ago

Thinking about the next cycling trip 💬🫶

#femalecyclist #womenscycling #trainingcamp #getmetothemountains by @_emxjourney

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2 months ago

Postcards from Snowdonia & Anglesey 🫶

The boy @deanteifel earnt his brownie points on this surprise birthday trip to N̶o̶r̶w̶i̶c̶h̶ North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#mountains #northwales #femalecyclist #northwalescycling #anglesey taken in Snowdonia National Park by @_emxjourney

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2 months ago

A four-day birthday getaway for Emma in Snowdonia. Equal parts bike riding, sightseeing, and snack stops. Ticked off 2 bucket-list spots at St Cwyfan’s Church and Llanddwyn Lighthouse, topped off with a ride up Pen y Pass for some classic views of Snowdon. Would I recommend it as a spot to go riding, road surface perfect, however drivers were absolute peak level bellends. If anyone finds my legs, please post them back to me getting spat by Emma up climbs wasn't fun 😭 taken in Swindon by @_emxjourney

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2 months ago

Forever chasing sunsets 🧡

#sunset #chasingsunsets #goldenhour #vanlife taken in Black Rock Sands by @_emxjourney

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2 months ago