| Introduction | p. 7 |
| Gearing Up | p. 11 |
| Test Ride Bikes | p. 12 |
| Read About Bikes | p. 13 |
| Have Fun | p. 15 |
| Finding A Woman-Friendly Bike Shop | p. 15 |
| What You Get When You Pay More | p. 18 |
| Women's Mountain Bike Anatomy | p. 18 |
| More for Your Money -- Bikes Now and Then | p. 20 |
| The Frame | p. 21 |
| Frame Materials | p. 21 |
| Ladies' Frame Bikes | p. 22 |
| Bike Fit | p. 24 |
| Reach | p. 25 |
| Components | p. 28 |
| Is Custom the Answer? | p. 28 |
| Wheels | p. 28 |
| Brakes | p. 29 |
| Drivetrain | p. 30 |
| Brake Levers | p. 30 |
| Frame Geometry and How You Ride | p. 31 |
| Shifters | p. 33 |
| Handlebars | p. 34 |
| Suspension | p. 34 |
| Full Suspension: Is the Weight Worth it? | p. 35 |
| Suspension Seat Posts: A Good Compromise | p. 37 |
| Bike Accessories | p. 39 |
| Saddles | p. 39 |
| Solving Saddle Woes | p. 40 |
| Choosing a Saddle | p. 41 |
| Cutout Saddles | p. 41 |
| Water Bottles And Hydration Packs | p. 42 |
| Tires | p. 43 |
| Tubes and Tire Liners | p. 44 |
| Pumps | p. 45 |
| Tools And Lubricants | p. 45 |
| Bar Ends | p. 46 |
| Locks | p. 47 |
| Racks | p. 47 |
| Bags | p. 48 |
| Lights And Reflectors | p. 51 |
| Cyclocomputers | p. 51 |
| Fenders | p. 52 |
| Mirrors | p. 53 |
| Horns And Bells | p. 54 |
| Car Racks | p. 54 |
| Clothing | p. 55 |
| What to Look for in a Helmet | p. 56 |
| Clothing | p. 57 |
| Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics | p. 57 |
| Shorts and Pants | p. 59 |
| The "Unisex" Debate | p. 61 |
| Tops | p. 64 |
| Clothing for Larger Women | p. 64 |
| Benefits of a Cycling Jersey | p. 65 |
| Shoes | p. 67 |
| Jackets | p. 68 |
| Miscellaneous | p. 69 |
| Learning To Ride Off-Road | p. 73 |
| Resources | p. 74 |
| The Importance Of Attitude | p. 74 |
| Getting Ready To Ride Single-Track | p. 75 |
| Riding Single-track | p. 76 |
| Shifting Gears | p. 77 |
| Bike Prep 101: 1 Pre-Ride Checklist | p. 79 |
| Braking | p. 80 |
| Cornering | p. 81 |
| Climbing | p. 83 |
| Saddle Height | p. 83 |
| "I Did it!" | p. 84 |
| Descending | p. 85 |
| Take A Hike | p. 86 |
| Get Up to Get Down | p. 87 |
| Shouldering the Load | p. 88 |
| How To Fall | p. 89 |
| Log Crossing | p. 90 |
| The Bump Thrust | p. 90 |
| Soft Surfaces | p. 92 |
| Hitting The Trail | p. 93 |
| Where To Ride | p. 95 |
| IMBA and Responsible Riding | p. 96 |
| Finding Your Way | p. 97 |
| Minimizing Trail Damage | p. 98 |
| Where Can I Find Women to Ride With? | p. 99 |
| Who To Ride With | p. 101 |
| Riding With Women | p. 101 |
| Riding With Men | p. 103 |
| Riding Mone | p. 105 |
| Riding With Children | p. 107 |
| Tips for Riding with Young Children | p. 108 |
| Night Ride | p. 109 |
| Riding With a Dog | p. 110 |
| Fitness And Nutrition | p. 113 |
| Training For Performance And Fitness | p. 114 |
| Cross-Training And Recovery For Total Well-Being | p. 114 |
| Strength Training | p. 115 |
| Loosening Up to Ride | p. 115 |
| The Power of Water | p. 118 |
| Sports Drinks | p. 120 |
| Nutrition 101 | p. 120 |
| Carbohydrates | p. 121 |
| Proteins | p. 121 |
| Long Term Fitness: Don't Give Up On It | p. 122 |
| Fats | p. 124 |
| Energy Bars: Who Needs 'Em? | p. 124 |
| Eating For Health, Performance, And Weight Control | p. 126 |
| Plan Ahead For Healthy Eating | p. 126 |
| Jen's Top Ten Trail Snacks | p. 128 |
| Urban Riding And Commuting | p. 129 |
| Why A Mountain Bike? | p. 130 |
| Keeping Clean, Dealing With Clothes And Hair | p. 132 |
| The Shower Dilemma | p. 132 |
| Clothing Tips | p. 133 |
| Myths About Urban Riding | p. 134 |
| Helmet and Hair Issues | p. 135 |
| My Ride To Work | p. 135 |
| Tips For Riding Safely In Traffic | p. 137 |
| Make The Most of Your Ride | p. 139 |
| Safety | p. 139 |
| Reporting Harassment | p. 139 |
| Proteet Yourself From Attacks | p. 140 |
| Play it Safe With Animals | p. 140 |
| First Aid In the Wilds | p. 142 |
| Hitting the Trails During Hunting Season | p. 145 |
| Comfort Issues | p. 145 |
| Saddle Soreness 101: For Women Only | p. 145 |
| Tips for Avoiding Numb Hands and Wrists | p. 146 |
| Neek and Shoulder Pain | p. 147 |
| Knee Pain | p. 147 |
| Back Pain | p. 147 |
| Effects of Altitude | p. 148 |
| Preventing and Treating Knee Pain | p. 148 |
| Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumae | p. 149 |
| Avoiding the Perils of Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac | p. 150 |
| Bugs | p. 152 |
| Preventing and Removing Ticks | p. 152 |
| Maintenance And Repair | p. 155 |
| Learning About Your Bike | p. 156 |
| Recomunended Reading | p. 156 |
| Basic Maintenance And Repair | p. 157 |
| Cleaning and Lubing the Bike | p. 157 |
| Finding a Good Mechanie | p. 158 |
| Periodically Replacing Parts | p. 159 |
| On-the-Trail Tool Kit | p. 160 |
| Fixing A Flat | p. 161 |
| Adjusting the Quick Release | p. 162 |
| Photo Credits | p. 166 |
| Sources and Resources | p. 167 |
| Index | p. 173 |
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