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Cycle Stronger Now
By on 18/11/2009 16:55:36
Cycling tricks of the trade that could slash minutes off your triathlon times
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
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Cycling Secrets: Revealed
By Liz King on 12/04/2011 11:37:44
Confused by cycling jargon? Look no further than our guide to bike basics
If you're an experienced cyclist, the bike section of a triathlon holds no fears. But if you haven't cycled since you were a child, a bike can seem a complicated and dangerous machine. Most triathletes start off in the sport with one weakness
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Cycle Computers on Test
By on 19/11/2009 11:35:40
A cycle computer can tell you exactly how well you're doing, ensuring your training stays fresh and you reap the benefits of every session
Effective training is all about progression - train the same, stay the same. To become better you need to challenge yourself and for less then a tenner a cycle computer can provide some structure and motivation to your training. Common features
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Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship: A Cycling Challenge
By Lara Parpan on 19/01/2012 10:00:00
For newbie triathlete Lara Parpan, it was the cycling leg that put her mettle to the test in Phuket
trudging along uphill. And that was just the first of several hills.The veterans among you might be snickering—Phuket ain’t Alpe d’Huez—but cut me some slack. I’m new to triathlon. The tri bug bit in 2009, when I did my first 70.3 in Camarines Sur
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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
Learn Something New Though bicycling is a close cousin of running, don't take it for granted. Cycling requires different muscles than running, and a fair amount of skill in terms of pedal stroke, use of gears, climbing, riding in groups, taking
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Triathlon Training - Cycling
By on 19/06/2006 12:11:37
Why two wheels are better than none when it comes to cross-training
're hopping on your bike to prepare for a triathlon or just to diversify your training, you can expect to become a better runner as a result.To reap all the benefits of cycling, however, you first need a bike. Will that old clunky machine in the back
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Cycling Commute: Training Benefits
By Pete Rognli on 21/05/2012 10:00:00
Tweak your commute this week to reap the best training benefits
“There’s a difference between burning calories and boosting fitness,” says Stephanie Orstad, a corporate wellness coach. While cycling to work expends calories, the junctions and obstacles that slow most commutes can leave your heart puttering far
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Core Assets: Cycle Stronger for Longer
By Jennifer Sherry on 18/06/2012 09:00:00
Save your vertebrae from a tug of war by developing a rock solid core
your forceful back muscles, your spinal balance can be thrown off,” says Shannon Sovndal, author of Cycling Anatomy. For a solid core and a stable pedalling platform, Sovndal recommends these gym exercises, done at least two nonconsecutive days a week
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Q+A: Should I wear cycling tri shoes for my first triathlon?
By on 13/06/2011 12:00:00
Q. I'm training for my first triathlon. Will I be quicker if I wear trainers for the cycling and running (so I don't have to change shoes) or if I wear cycling tri shoes (which I haven't used before), then change into my trainers?A. If you wear
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #4
By Dominique Brady on 11/07/2011 09:00:26
My cycling enthusiasm reaches a new peak with the arrival of a special delivery...
The cycling gods via Genesis Bikes have answered my prayers. This week I took delivery of my new and frankly beautiful Genesis Equilibrium 10.The Equilibrum 10 was Genesis' top-of-the-range road bike in 2010. This great all-rounder proves steel
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