A turbo-trainer is a stand which clamps to the rear axle of a bike with a roller beneath the rear wheel, turning the bike into a stationary cycle. The range on sale is enormous - see Triathlete’s World March 2011 for a round-up.Wherever you use it
Cycling really can improve your running. Researchers at the University of Toledo in the United States asked 10 regular runners to add three bike sessions to their existing schedules. After six weeks, the scientists found that the runners' perceived
would at the bike rack on race day. This can save minutes in transition when others around you are fumbling.The turbo is also excellent for bike-run brick sessions to prepare for the ‘jellylegs’ feeling after a hard bike ride. Cycle at race pace for 10
to make those sessions not only bearable but enjoyable - time trialling.Time trials will not only improve your cardiovascular fitness, leg strength and speed endurance, they also replicate the bike leg of a triathlon so you can become used
.Try this: Thule 591 ProRide Cycle Carrier, £89.99, www.madison.co.uk.2. Rack Type: HitchThis rack slides into a vehicle's hitch. Hitch mounts come in two types: less expensive models hang bikes from two arms, like a trunk rack, and pricier versions use
Summer roads and weather aren't always cycling friendly. That doesn't mean you should sit it out. After all, if you want to boost your performance, putting some miles in now can give you a jump-start on the rest of the season. By following
If you steer clear of interval training on the bike, thinking it's complicated, you're not alone. But you can benefit from interval training that consists of simple efforts requiring nothing more than a watch.In an Australian study of 38 cyclists
and body position compared with riding on a standard racing bike without aero bars. Nine minutes! You would probably need to invest in new equipment and spend some time developing your riding position, but still, nine minutes!I compete in hilly triathlons
aerodynamic without the cost of wind-tunnel testing.Use a time-trial/triathlon bike – they have steeper seat-tube angles, helping you to achieve a more streamlined position, while also allowing for superior comfort and power application.Use a well-fitting aero
for your next training session.✘ Spin bikes have fixed-wheel-style flywheels that build up momentum and can mask any deficiencies in your pedal stroke.Try this:Look for instructors who are cyclists. If none fit the bill, ask your gym to put on triathlon
