Latest articles by Marley Blonsky
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Can you be body-positive and take Ozempic? I did — but for pain, not weight loss. Here’s whyDespite using it for pain management, I lost 20% of my body fat. And it challenged everything I believe in
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How I turned a pandemic dog adoption into a cargo bike adventure — and everything I learned about riding with dogs along the wayFrom trailers to cargo bikes, here’s everything I learned about biking with dogs
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How I got my non-cyclist friend hooked on riding bikes — and how you can, tooWith a little bit of gentle guidance, “bikes aren’t my thing” can turn into “when’s our next ride?”
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No lycra, no problem: A beginner’s guide to biking in comfort without ever having to step foot in a bike shopCycling doesn’t require a uniform. Tps for biking comfortably in what you already own—or can easily find—no matter your budget or size
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'As a heavier, budget-conscious rider, I had always avoided carbon as it didn’t seem practical for me': I was a 'steel is real' diehard - but then I rode my first carbon bikeI believed carbon was too impractical and not for riders like me. Then I rode one, and everything I thought I knew changed
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I’m a bike influencer - here’s how I earn a livingAs an influencer, I’m not paid for race results or performance; my value instead comes from the communities I’m building.
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I don’t drink alcohol - Is there room for non-drinkers in cycling culture?Rethinking cycling’s drinking culture to focus on connection, inclusivity and post-ride joy for everyone
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The benefits and freedoms of riding slow: what slower cycling can offer the mind and bodyHow slow rides build strength, endurance and a deeper connection to your ride
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The first time I was overtaken by an e-bike I was jealous and frustrated, now I recognise they belong, even in racingE-bikes aren’t cheating; they are the future of cycling, says Marley Blonsky
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Not all cycling heroes wear yellow jerseys: meet my trailblazing cycling iconsFar away from the WorldTour, these riders are reshaping the world of cycling through advocacy, inclusion and community.
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I'm a 'back of the pack' rider — this is what a gravel race is like, for meThe efforts at the back end of the race are just as worthy of celebration as the winners at the front
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Cycling has a weight problem: a call for the industry to be more transparent about its weight limitsThe weight problem I’m referring to lies in cycling equipment itself —specifically, the low weight limits and the lack of accessible information on the weight capacity of products.
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I've had my share of disastrous group rides, here's how to lead a successful oneMarley Blonsky shares her tips on leading a group ride that people will want to come back to
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Lip service isn't good enough: here's what needs to change for cycling events to actually be inclusiveThese are the key actions that make an event actually inclusive and do more than just lip service.
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I’m a fat cyclist; these are the top 3 misconceptions people have about bigger riders and why they’re wrongAfter my recent 'We're fat cyclists' reel went viral, I realized I had hit a nerve
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I know how it feels to finish 'dead last' - here are my tips for completing your first gravel race
Congratulations, you’ve registered for your first gravel race! Now the real fun (and work) begins – training and preparation for what will likely be your longest, hardest day on the bicycle yet.
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I’m a fat cyclist and here’s how I made peace with climbingStruggling on the climbs? You're not alone. Marley Blonsky's got some techniques to make climbing suck less.
