In the BIG WOW E-Book, you will learn the tips and tricks of successful bicycle touring from over 100 accomplished women from around the world who travel solo by bicycle. $19.95 $8.50. This 241 page inspirational resource includes a bonus section and the input of 245+ women bicycle tourists.
My 5 year, 5 continent world route took me from the smell of fresh elephant dung in Botswana to the sounds of the shaman’s bells in Mongolia. As a solo female cyclist, I was often asked ‘are you crazy?’. I always laughed and said ‘crazy only on a good day’ and every day is a good day on a bicycle tour. After my first 18 months of solo bicycle travel, I finally met another lone women on wheels. I met Jill, from England on the road in Thailand. Jill, thanked me for saying hello and said she hadn’t met any other women travelling solo by bicycle and she was starting to wonder if women actually did these sorts of things. I bounced up, my eyes began to sparkle at the possibility of a purposeful project. The collective power of many generations of inspirational pioneering women stood by my side in support as I said, ‘of course we women do these sorts of things… we just need to meet each other’ That was the day that I founded the WOW (women on wheels) Wall on our solofemalecyclist.com website. We are 245+ women from most of the world’s countries who have cycled in most of the world’s countries. The Big WOW Book is a selection of our 100 craziest most inspiring stories. – Loretta
Stay secure while exploring new places
Must-have equipment for long-distance rides
Real experiences from WOW Wall travelers
100+ stories from solo female cyclists
A guide featuring 16 of the Best Touring Bikes
From Ontario Canada to Alaska and across five continents, Loretta Henderson has built a life of adventure, education, and fearless exploration. After a decade developing outdoor leadership programs, she set off on a solo cycling journey in 2009—despite never having cycled before. Over 41 countries, she faced the unknown, proving that women can conquer the world one ride at a time.
Her experiences led her to create the WOW (Women on Wheels) Wall on skalatitude.com, a thriving community of 245+ female cyclists, offering support, inspiration, and practical tips for women traveling solo. With 62,000 yearly visitors, the WOW Wall has become the go-to resource for solo female bicycle touring.
Loretta’s story has been featured in the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, CBS News, and international TV broadcasts, inspiring countless women to take on their own cycling adventures. Now an author and speaker, she continues to share her knowledge, encouraging women to embrace adventure, push boundaries, and explore the world—one pedal at a time. 🚴♀️
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