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Winter Gloves
By on 23/11/2009 12:44:18
These gloves are just what you need to keep your hands from freezing on long winter rides
Sombrio Forensic gloves, £26These super-thin gloves are a great all-rounder and they're perfect for the transition from autumn to winter. They might be aimed at mountain-bike riders but they're great for triathletes, too. The tough, hardwearing
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Three Of The Best: Winter Gloves
By on 27/11/2009 14:47:01
Sombrio Forensic gloves, £26These super-thin gloves are a great all-rounder and they're perfect for the transition from autumn to winter. They might be aimed at mountain-bike riders but they're great for triathletes, too. The tough, hardwearing
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The Cycle Path to Fitness
By on 12/06/2006 10:28:10
As the wheels on the bike go round and round, you will reap the fitness benefits
car traffic.Whichever bike option you select, buy a helmet, a pair of bike gloves to protect your hands and a cycle computer to keep track of speed and distance. If the weather's bad or you live in a high-traffic area, you can do some of your cycling
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Your Event Day Checklist
By on 19/06/2006 14:52:29
Here's a list of everything you'll need to take with you on race day
race, whereas others prefer to pull on bike shorts and a shirt over their suits for the bike and run portions.Bike gloves (optional, but helpful for longer events such an Ironman event)Tool kit/spare tire: If you get a flat tyre during your warmup
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Cycing's Unsung Kit Heroes
By Matt Allyn and Christopher Worden on 25/07/2011 10:00:00
Add these five low-cost household items to your toolbox to patch up your bike
Typical cycling use Keeping your hands clean when you have to work on your bike or touch the chain.Other usesBurn prevention: Ever rub your eyes after embrocating? It hurts. Wear gloves when applying the cream. Hand warmer: Like plastic bags for your feet, a layer
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10 Dos and Don'ts
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:04:49
Beginners' commandments - in a nutshell
. A partner with similar abilities and goals can add motivation and increase the safety of your running.DO dress correctly. If its dark, wear white or, better yet, reflective clothing. If its cold, wear layers of clothing, gloves or mittens and a
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Forum v Ironman Florida
By Candy Ollier on 17/11/2004 14:10:09
... no please, after you... a civilised and rather hot time at Ironman Florida, November 2004
average speed, so I was pleased with that.Keeping his cool: Andy during the runThe RunT2 was the same deal with the bags as T1, and the only dizzy thing I did was get onto the run and realise I was wearing my bike gloves. So I threw them away, then I
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Take Care Of The Twinge
By Selene Yeager on 14/06/2010 17:40:17
Learn to troubleshoot a minor pain before it becomes a full-blown injury
As you begin logging more bike miles, aches and pains can start cropping up. The usual culprits are poor riding position, imbalanced muscles, a weak core or just another birthday."With new riders, you can usually blame poor bike fit or equipment
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Try An Off-Road Duathlon
By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:05:14
Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter
someone or further behind."First Things FirstYou need a mountain bike with a set-up that suits you, says Phil Dixon, the British Cycling Federation's Olympic Mountain Bike Coach. "It's worth going into a shop and asking them to help you get everything just
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30 Beginners' Kit Must-Haves
By Simon Griffiths on 04/05/2010 13:28:40
When it comes to gear, triathletes are spoilt for choice, and sometimes bewildered by it. But there are certain items you cannot do without
to enter open-water events in the UK, you'll almost certainly need a wetsuit. For standard-distance events (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), they are compulsory in water temperature below 14˚C and optional up to 22˚C. Some events, such as the London
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