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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
easy at any cadence6 minutes at 100 rpm 2 minutes easy at any cadence5 minutes at 110 rpm 2 minutes easy at any cadence4 minutes at 120 rpm 15 minutes easy warm-downThe Long RideA regular long ride is an important session for any triathlete. The cycle
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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
On the final day of the Tour de France 20 years ago, something extraordinary happened. The race leader was Frenchman Laurent Fignon, who had a 50-second lead going into the final stage. A 24.5K time trial from Versailles to Paris would decide
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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
statistics from the Department for Transport show that 136 cyclists were killed on Britain's roads in 2007, with more than a quarter of those killed or seriously injured under the age of 20. These tips will help you maximise the benefits and convenience
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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
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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?
..."I went for a 10-mile run yesterday in very cold temperatures, wearing my usual leggings and light jacket. I realised as I ran that my leg muscles were actually numb. I thought leg movement whilst running would warm them up, but I had no feeling in them
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