Having raced for 33 years, time trialist Denise Bayliss rides for her own team, WCS RT from Sheffield
Question and Answer
Have you noticed any changes to the sport of women’s racing in that time?
Denise: More women are now coming through at grass roots level
What has been the highlight of 2013 for you?
Denise: In 2013, I started a women’s cycling team WCS RT. Building the team has been hard work but we now have a group of wome who train, race and socialize together.  I got back into time trialing and at 48 did a 22.20 for a 10 and a 35.31 for a 15 mile Time Trial. This is us  | www.womenscyclingsheffield.co.uk
Which race has been the best one to do?
Denise: 10 mile time trials in 2013
Do you coach yourself or have a coach to help structure your training?
Denise: My Partner Rob Townsend give me pointers to help me improve
How many hours a week would you train on and off the bike?
Denise: Between 8 and 12 hours a week
Do you work full time/part time, at home looking after the family or a full time bike rider!
Denise: I have my own company Shehair UK Ltd. Some weeks its hard to fit in the training.
What is the best thing about racing bikes?
Denise: I love the bikes, racing is hard and I always enjoy a chat after at the HQ
And what is the one thing you enjoy least!
Denise: Fear of doing a bad ride in a race
If you could change one of your weaknesses into a strength, which one would it be?
Denise: Would like to be able to chill out and enjoy racing more
What type of bike you do ride and what type of groupset wheels does it have?
Denise: For racing, I have a Ceepo with Campagnolo group set & Reynolds STB 66 Wheels
Are you ‘geeky’ when it comes to the equipment on the bike?
Denise: Yes
What will you doing training wise during the winter
Denise: I try to do 10 hours a week if possible but it can be difficult with work
Do you see 2014 being a big year for Women’s racing with a UCI Stage race bringing pro teams here?
Denise: Fingers crossed it will be
What is the one thing outside of pedalling the bike that you feel you need to learn to be a better bike rider.
Denise: Take advice from others in all aspects of your life, it will help you succeed
What do you enjoy doing when not riding the bike
Denise: Evenings out nice food and wine
If you had to go and race abroad, where would you choose to go and why?
Denise: Spain. Great people, great weather, great food
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