I think strength-training for women is a really great idea - whether to improve cycling performance, guard against bone loss, boost metabolism, or bring in the groceries.

I was just researching whether there was anything specific I could add to my routine to help improve my cycling, and found this article:

http://www.bicycling.com/article/0,3...ategory_id=363

I'm also going to echo a previous poster:

http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/index.php

The stumptuous site was a huge inspiration for me when I wanted to start strength-training. It also has great articles on nutrition and motivation, and just basically kicks a$$. Mistress Krista is also an excellent and very funny writer.