Aoife Glass

Bristol, United Kingdom

Freelance Digital Content, Events and Engagement Specialist at Freelance

Digital Editor at Mountain Bike Rider (MBR)

Writer, presenter & editor. Digital editor of @mbrmagazine. Presents & produces @Spindrift_Podcast. Cycling/MTB/Adventure/Environment. she/her

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Articles

It has an incredibly painful bite and you can die just hours after being bitten

1 month ago | discoverwildlife.com | Aoife Glass

We're all fearful of a spider bite, but some are much deadlier than others... Here, we find out what the deadliest spider in the world actually is, why it's so dangerous – and whether we can survive it with a powerful enough dose of antivenom. There are plenty of incredibly dangerous and deadly spiders found around the world, but the most dangerous and deadly for humans is usually judged to be the Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus.
It has huge fangs, is the size of a dinner plate, and liquidises its prey - meet the biggest spider on Earth

2 months ago | discoverwildlife.com | Aoife Glass

Arachnophobes beware! If a giant hairy spider the size of a dinner plate sounds like the stuff of nightmares, you’d best avoid coming face to face with the Goliath tarantula (Theraphosa blondi). Known commonly as the Goliath tarantula, or Goliath birdeater spider, this is the world’s biggest spider, judged by body mass and body length.
Severed spinal cord, suffocation, heart failure - what's the worst way to die from a wildlife encounter?

2 months ago | discoverwildlife.com | Aoife Glass

Before we get into how some of our deadliest wildlife COULD kill you, it's important to stress how unlikely it is to happen: incredibly unlikely. For example, out of the estimated 600 million individuals who visited the Australian coast in 2023 there were just four fatal shark bites, while fatal attacks on humans from the world's largest reptile (the saltwater crocodile) occur less than once per annum.
Death by sex: 11 animals that die during or after mating

Jan 13, 2025 | discoverwildlife.com | Aoife Glass

‘Le Petit Mort’ or ‘the little death’ is the euphamistic term for orgasm. But for some animals, sex and death are more closely intertwined, and meeting their mate of choice really is a case of fatal attraction. Why do animals die during or after sex? What animals mate for life? Meet the most devoted couples in the animal kingdomFrom the famously murderous praying mantis to the post-mating mass suicide of antichinus shrews, these 11 animals all die during or after sex.
From smug gloating to unexpected wildlife encounters, here are 10 reasons to love winter cycling

Jan 7, 2025 | bikeradar.com | Aoife Glass

Frosty mornings, quiet trails and the sheer joy of a hot drink after a cold ride are just three of the simple pleasures to be found when bike riding through the winter months. Despite the pitfalls of riding in the cold, dark and wet, as long as you're well prepared, there are plenty of reasons to embrace cycling at this time of year. Here are 10 reasons we love winter cycling. First and foremost, there's nothing like riding on a perfect winter day.
Why do animals die during or after sex?

Jan 7, 2025 | discoverwildlife.com | Aoife Glass

You might be thinking ‘what on earth is the evolutionary advantage of dying during or after sex’, but actually there are plenty of advantages for the species, and even for the specific individual, even if they don’t survive to benefit from them. The main reason is ensuring the animal’s genetic legacy. While it might not be alive to see the next generation, these strategies have evolved to give individuals the best chance of having its genes passed onto the next generation.
Do you need a women’s bike? Women's-specific vs unisex bikes

Aug 5, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Aoife Glass

"I’m a woman on the hunt for a new bike; do I need to buy a women’s-specific bike?" It’s a good question and one that understandably gets asked a lot. So if you want to know whether women need to ride women’s-specific bikes, read on. The short answer is no, the longer answer is… maybe. First, the short answer. Women can of course ride any bike they want and feel comfortable on. After all, a women’s bike is any bike being ridden by a woman. Anyone can ride any bike.
Caution: Toads crossing!

Apr 9, 2024 | rootsnshoots.org.uk | Aoife Glass

Have you spotted a toad or two (or more?!) out and about? If so, did you wonder what they were doing and where they were going? Spring is the time when toads often move to find mates and a place to lay their eggs, like a lot of other animals. But also like a lot of other mammals, sadly this can make them vulnerable to getting squashed on road. But the good news is there are ways you can help prevent this!The not-so-Common ToadIf you’re lucky, you’ll already have spotted a common toad.
Best women's road and gravel bikes 2024

Mar 27, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Aoife Glass

If you want one of the best women's road and gravel bikes, here's the cream of the crop to help you choose. Each of these bikes, starting from £999 / $1,300 / €1,100, has been ridden and tested extensively by our team of reviewers. Whether you want a bike for racing, long rides or bikepacking and adventures, we’ve got great recommendations.
Diese ultimative Bike-Playlist versetzt dich in den Rennmodus

Mar 18, 2024 | redbull.com | Aoife Glass

Es sind diese wertvollen Stunden und Minuten vor einem Rennen, die entscheidend sind. Der Körper muss aufgewärmt und gedehnt werden, und er muss passend mit Energie versorgt werden, um in Topform agieren zu können. Doch, wie wir wissen, ist Physis nicht alles, auch der Geist spielt eine tragende Rolle für die Performance. Eine Technik, die einen in die adäquate Mood bringt und von Sportlern überall angewendet wird, ist das Hören von Musik.