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Grab A Gilet
By on 23/11/2009 16:41:07
The gilet is an invaluable bit of running kit. Here are three you might like to try.
Gore Bike Wear Concept Gilet, £169.99Gore comes up trumps again with this lightweight, flexible and breathable gilet. Nothing has been left to chance, from the ergonomically shaped, fleece-trimmed collar to the adjustable hem with its covered cord stoppers. The pièce de résistanc...
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Find Your Perfect Bike Saddle
By on 18/11/2009 12:01:38
Finding the bike saddle that best suits you might take a little research and testing, but if you don't get it right, you'll have no one to blame when you get a raw deal
A couple of years ago, I rode a 100-mile sportive on pancake-flat roads. Somewhere during those 100 miles, cycling changed for me. Not long after I had finished, I realised - and please excuse my candour here - that my crotch really, really hurt.I pulled off my shorts and took a...
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How to Look After Your Bike Chain
By on 19/11/2009 12:06:41
Three things you need to know about that linked loop that keeps your wheels turning
grit on your chain and cassette, a misaligned chainline (how your chainrings line up with your cassette), or changing gear late under pedalling load. If you don't work out the cause, and fix it, you run the risk of damaging your frame and drivetrain
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Bike Care Essentials
By on 18/11/2009 14:30:48
A well-equipped work bench can make the difference between a stellar ride and downtime at the bike shop
Easy-as-pie psiTop Dog St Deluxe pump, £46.99Tyre pressure affects your bike's comfort, speed, handling and even your safety. And although your road tyres may have a maximum pressure of 125 psi, that might not be the pressure you should use; most riders of average height and weig...
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Heads-Up On Helmets
By on 18/11/2009 15:02:37
The best helmet isn't necessarily the most expensive one, it's the one that fits right and offers the best protection
Proper fit is a mustYour helmet should neither dig into your scalp nor flop around your head. The more snug the fit, the better chance your lid has of staying put on your head when you don't stay put on your bike.To ensure proper adjustment, start with the interior pads. Most are...
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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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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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Buying a Bike on a Budget
By on 24/11/2009 09:52:55
Buying a bike needn't be a financial strain
.thelondontriathlon.co.uk) costs £73 for the individual sprint or £78 for the Olympic distance, but the Leicester Flashman Triathlon cost just £21 to enter (sprint distance) in 2008. (See www.leicestertriathlonclub.co.uk for details.) Discover the joys of secondhand tri gear. I
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Turbo Charged
By on 18/11/2009 16:26:05
When it's just too cold and wet to even think about going outside, a turbo trainer will help keep you in shape and ready for the open road
. In general, the more you spend, the more natural the ride should feel. In controlThe most basic trainers rely on you changing gear to change the resistance, but the majority offer adjustable resistance either via a handlebar switch or by adjusting the rear
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