Emma’s first encounters with a bike were in between swimming and running. Soon after competing for GB in the World Age Group Triathlon Championships in Edmonton in 2001 she saw the light and decided to focus on cycling.
With a couple of half decent UK road seasons under her belt, she went out to Belgium to sample the racing there, spending two years with Lotto-Belisol Ladies team, racing alongside the likes of Sara Carrigan, Grace Verbeke, Rochelle Gilmore and Lizzie Deignan. Emma moved from Lotto-Belisol to Dutch team Redsun, working primarily as a domestique for Emma Johansson. When Redsun folded, Emma was offered the opportunity to ride with a newly formed Belgian team and home to the first year senior and budding rider Anna Van Der Breggen.
After retiring, Emma returned to teaching, setting up her own tutoring business. When not coercing kids to do maths, she is invariably out on two wheels. While the road bike remains her true passion, she has also developed an addiction to touring, with destinations including Iceland, Georgia and Albania, to mention just a few. There have also been sightings of Emma off-road, on mountain and gravel bikes… As if all of this isn't enough, she's been working as a freelancer since 2005, testing and reviewing the latest kit and sharing her insight into the sport.
Latest articles by Emma Silversides
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Assos Women's UMA GTV Jersey C2 review
Quality, comfort and performance for demanding rides but the price is high and the colour choices limited
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Rapha Women’s Pro Team Gore-Tex Insulated Rain Jacket review
Outstanding performance that's limited to cold, foul-weather training, and a cut that won't be for everyone
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Bryton Rider S500 review
Great battery life, improved touchscreen and new Climb Challenge, but still lagging behind the best, and heavily dependent on an open app for navigation
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Endura Women's FS260-Pro Bibshort DS review
Comfortable fabrics and chamois, plus bio-break convenience for a modest price.
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Velocio Women's Ultralight Bib Short review
Lightweight, breathable shorts suited to warm weather riding and indoor sessions, but be sure to get the right size
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Cafe du Cycliste Adeline Fade Women's Bib Shorts review
Unique styling, a superior pad and super soft fabrics suited to more leisurely riding.
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Assos Women's UMA GTV Bib Shorts C2 review
Quality, comfort and convenience for demanding endurance riding
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Blackburn Expedition 1 Disc Rear Rack review
High quality, reliable rack for bikes without mounts
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Garmin Vivomove Sport smartwatch review
Stylish and functional hybrid for anyone keen to track fitness and lifestyle, rather than performance
By Emma Silversides • Published