5 reasons why women can cycle better than men

You might not expect it, but when it comes to concentration, focus, risk assessment, energy consumption, and recovery after physical exertion, women score higher than men. This makes them perform well when it comes to cycling. We’ve listed the reasons why women can cycle better than men for you. Check out 5 reasons why women can cycle better than men.

Women have better concentration

They are focused on the goal, successfully completing the ride. Women are less easily distracted by external stimuli such as discomfort or minor pains while cycling. Men are more prone to distraction and may get stuck in them. This focus also makes women more efficient and a bit better. A woman’s ego doesn’t get in the way when she notices she’s deviating from the route and might even be lost. She’d rather ask for directions sooner than ride extra kilometers.

Women take fewer unnecessary risks than men

Women stop for an amber traffic light, while men often cycle through an amber or “dark amber” light. That one car coming from the right? A man might quickly dart his bike in front of it, while a woman gives way to the driver. It’s widely known that men take more risks in traffic, causing unnecessarily dangerous situations. Men are more likely to take bigger risks because they tend to overestimate themselves. Men are convinced they can cycle well, while women tend to underestimate themselves and therefore take fewer risks.

Women are used to multitasking

And that comes in handy in busy traffic. While women chat with other cyclists, they keep a flawless eye on the entire group. Thanks to their ability to multitask, they also start the ride well-prepared. So a woman always has enough water with her and wears cycling clothing that perfectly suits the ride. By the way, did you know that you can easily print custom cycling clothing?

Women are less likely to feel tired than men

The fact that women feel less tired after long periods of cycling is due to the fact that they have more type 1 muscle fibers. In contrast, men have many type 2 muscle fibers. Type 1 muscle fibers contract more slowly but can sustain it for longer periods. While type 2 fibers contract quickly (for example, during a sprint). Women also recover faster from physical exertion than men.

Women have larger reserves

Men generally have a lower body fat percentage than women. So you might initially expect men to be better cyclists. Nothing could be further from the truth. That extra layer of fat women have comes in handy when riding long distances. Moreover, women also make more efficient use of the reserves they have. Women are therefore less likely to experience the proverbial “bonk” while cycling. Therefore, women don’t need to eat much while cycling.

You’re probably wondering why you often see a woman cycling behind a man if she can cycle better than a man? A woman knows that a man’s mood is generally better when he’s cycling in front, so she doesn’t overtake him. An additional advantage: with such a big strong man in front of her, she cycles comfortably out of the wind. These are the main reasons why women cycle better than men. From now on, cycling together can be done in matching custom cycling clothing.

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