Q. There's a lot of debate about how much effort to put in on bike climbs during races. What's the best strategy?A. The key to pacing hills has everything to do with the size of the hill and the length of the race. Your muscles work on the basis
newbies, abilities ranged from three-hour marathon runners to forumites who couldn't even swim and who didn't own bikes. "Most jumped for it without any persuasion at all, even if a few needed some inspirational beers first," explained Andy.Despite a lack
run, he can run hard.He has the thick calves and slightly stiff gait you might expect from someone who spent much of the past 20 years climbing mountains on a bike. But about a mile into it, he broke away from the two members of Team Lance (the
mileage and a good old-fashioned clock. Unlike the Ciclosport, the VDO has two big buttons on the front for easy access to the various functions. It's a wired computer, so expect to have some wires trailing around the front end of your bike. The VDO A4
work even harder on the bike than on the run, making cycling an effective way for runners to develop these muscles.Because of the similarities between the two sports, the fitness gains you obtain from cycling will have a direct, positive impact on your
To ride in a time trial you need a roadworthy bike. Helmets are recommended and some races insist on them. Prepare to be impressed by lots of professional-looking cyclists, but don't be overawed - they were beginners once.Develop a smooth, circular
trainers you'll save the 30 or so seconds some people spend switching their shoes in second transition (T2), by which point you'll be out on the run leg, some 200 metres down the road. However, you have to take into account what has happened on the bike leg
outside pedal down (right turn, left foot down) with pressure on that foot. To initiate the turn, lean the bike – not your body – into the turn (right turn, lean bike right). The action is similar to downhill skiing: the lower body angles into the turn
that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around
these basics, you can turn a summer outing into a fitness-boosting, enjoyable spin. GET A GRIP Slap cyclocross tyres on your road bike in the poor weather for extra-traction and additional protection against punctures. The added rolling resistance means you
