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(Wet)suit Yourself
By on 18/11/2009 15:24:48
We've reviewed eight entry-level wetsuits. They vary in certain areas, but they each do the job for which they've been designed - the rest is a matter of personal taste.
Finding the right wetsuit for you is vital. There are a number of things to bear in mind when you're making your choice but, in the end, the key to the ideal wetsuit for you is fit. If it doesn't fit well, you won't perform at your best. Simple as that.The suit should feel very s...
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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
at + 5 mph average speed2 minutes at + 4 mph average speed3 minutes at + 3 mph average speed4 minutes at + 2 mph average speed5 minutes at + 1 mph average speed15 minutes easy warm-downOver-gearing strength sessionOver-gearing involves cycling in a gear
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Fix a Flat Tyre - Fast
By on 18/11/2009 15:36:46
How to change a flat tyre in six simple steps
1 Detach the wheelThe front wheel is easy: release the brake, open the quick-release lever, loosen the nut and pull the wheel from the fork dropouts. The back wheel is harder. Shift the gears to the smallest cog to make reinstallation easier. If you
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Head-to-toe Tri Essentials
By on 19/11/2009 17:33:37
We all have a little vanity,but there are also very good reasons for looking very good
In the kit-crazed world of triathlon, we are sometimes judged by our fashion sense as well as our sporting ability, often by the more elite (and more than a little vain) among us. But many style rules exist for a purpose - not only do they prevent us from becoming fodder for ridi...
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Ride Out The Winter
By on 18/11/2009 17:33:20
An off-season bike-maintenance checklist for triathletes of all levels
When faced with winter, a triathlete generally makes one of three decisions about cycling: keep riding; move the bike inside to the turbo trainer; or shift emphasis to a different activity - Wii Fit, anyone? - until the warmer weather returns. No matter which category you fall in...
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Trying Tri Bars
By on 18/11/2009 16:06:43
A set of tri-bars can add some punch to your cycling, but you have to be sure you're ready for them
triathletes. They're as adjustable as clip-ons and they offer several other benefits. One is that they have bar-end gear shifters, so you can keep your hands on your tri-bars while you change gear. The other main benefit comes from the shape. The drag factor
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OK, Commuter
By on 18/11/2009 11:35:50
Commuting by bike is a great way of turning the mundane journey to work into a convenient part of your training - so long as you follow these expert guidelines
or cadence work is possible while commuting. Limit the gearing and spin away. A single-speed bike could help you here."Lighten the loadLeave your lock attached to the rack where you park your bike, and stock your workplace locker or drawer with extra shoes
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Sound Advice For Your Bike
By on 23/11/2009 15:15:02
The three annoying sounds every bike inevitably makes, and how to stop them
Squeaky seatYour peaceful ride is interrupted by a distracting sound coming from somewhere on your saddle - like a broken spring in a mattress. The problemYour seat and seat-post clamp bolts may not be properly lubricated. The solution Remove your saddle from your post and treat...
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Bike Racks
By on 23/11/2009 13:02:23
Take the tension out of transporting your bike with a useful bike rack
Pendle Wheel Support Bike Rack, £181.70This system requires your full concentration for the initial build but once constructed it's a no-fuss rack that will fit most vehicles with a tow bar. The wheels of your bike sit into D-loops, which are part of the main frame, while a vert...
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Reader To Reader: Baby it's cold outside
By Jane Hoskyn on 16/02/2007 12:31:29
So you've managed to get out the door in freezing weather - but then your legs refuse to warm up. What's the answer?
was wonderfully toasty. I knew there was a reason why I bought loads of winter hillwalking gear in August! – VelociraptorThe magic of hatsLast week I went out with my club, had no motivation: I was constantly cold; arms and everywhere. It was the first time for a
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