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Welcome to my online portfolio, a work in progress. I'll be sharing some of my writing about cycling, running, pop culture, parenthood, and the outdoors. I'd love to connect with you on social media at the links below.
Welcome to my online portfolio, a work in progress. I'll be sharing some of my writing about cycling, running, pop culture, parenthood, and the outdoors. I'd love to connect with you on social media at the links below.
I’m an Austin-based freelance writer with recent bylines in Outside, Lonely Planet, Wirecutter, Men’s Health, ELLE, Runner’s World, Bicycling, and more. Prior to 2019, I spent seven years writing and editing for Bicycling and Runner’s World, covering the the latest news and gear in the running and cycling worlds. Below are a few of my recent stories—you can follow the latest on Twitter @caitlingiddings!
Outside | I Loved Bike Touring—Until I Got Paid to Do It
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
Outside | Why Mike Posner Walked Across America
Years after he took that pill in Ibiza, Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something.
Wirecutter | The Best Hiking Baby Carriers
We carried our mini sidekicks across almost 100 miles to find the best hiking carrier. Here's what we loved—and didn’t.
Bicycling | The Strider 12 Revolutionized How Kids Ride
How these beautifully simple bikes have helped kids balance before they’re out of diapers and spawned a generation of cycling prodigies.
Wirecutter | The Best Gifts for 1, 2, and 3-Year-Olds
Here’s what to look for when shopping for the newest additions to your holiday list.
Bicycling | These Tragedies Reveal What We’re Up Against
True stories of how our country’s car-centric bias makes our streets—and legal system—a menace.
Bicycling | Having a Kid Made Me Afraid to Ride. Here's How I Got My Mojo Back.
Bicycling | The Most Interesting Bike Racer in America
He hates drafting, raises Angora rabbits, and is training for the Olympics after just two years in the sport. Here’s everything to know about Ashton Lambie.
Bicycling | How to Get Your Stolen Bike Back
So, your bike has been stolen. Once you get over that initial disbelief—and the punched-in-the-gut feeling that follows—you may feel helpless.
Runner’s World | This Race Is Stocking Tampons at Aid Stations, and It’s About Damn Time
Somewhere around Mile 23 of the Big Sur Marathon I experienced the first strike of a curse that would haunt me for years to come.
Bicycling | The Amazing Upside to Getting Chased by Dogs
Fear is a universal barrier in the cycling world: Fear of descending, fear of drafting, fear of jumps, fear of unflattering shorts—they’re all challenges to overcome on the path to riding faster, safer, and more stylishly. But can fear itself make you a better rider?