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
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
sunnier Manchester. After a good night's kip at a plush hotel, I was up early and full of enthusiasm for my velodrome challenge. How hard could it be?The answer was: very.As soon as we arrived we could see some of the GB cycling squad belting around
shower and stretch for 20 minutes. You will soon be ready to take on the Alps.Rochelle GilmoreRochelle Gilmore is one of Australia's top athletes. She's a Commonwealth Gold Medallist and captain of Team Lotto Honda. Gilmore contested her first cycling
In the last week or two, one question has dogged me: to cycle, or not to cycle?Before this new challenge, I thought of myself as a runner. I qualify this statement as I'm neither a club runner nor a speed demon and the PBs that I'm proud of would
When we decided to take on a relay triathlon, I was full of beans for a new challenge - that is until we drew straws and I heard my discipline, cycling.It's fair to say that I've never been a cycling enthusiast. A few too many close shaves
friends to watch me sweat it out over the 20K cycle. Now all that's left is the race itself.James has set us the challenge to complete the relay in sub-1:30. After the amazing results from his Bupa Fitness Assessment earlier this week, he looks set
.Today's hardcore session had several purposes. Firstly, I wanted to prove to myself that I could complete the distance with ease on August 6. Secondly, I wanted to pick up some much-needed road skills by closely following a cycling enthusiast friend. Thirdly, I
, certainly not as smooth as the harmonies from Brian Wilson and the gang. Once the vibrations are switched on, the patent-pending pedal and crank system switches to a mechanical zig-zag motion. Imagine cycling at full speed over the most cobbled street you
He may be one of the newest recruits to Team Sky, but Alex Dowsett is already a key player in the professional cycling team.Team Sky is a British road biking team who started competing in January 2010. Their stated aim is to 'create the first
