REST Hard group ride Short, EZ ride The Key: Rest: Complete relaxation. Fun: Sightseeing pace. MTB: Mountain-bike ride. EZ: Active recovery and endurance pace; social. Moderate: Tempo/sublactate threshold. Intense: VO2 Max, group ride
Q. I've been drafted in a race. How do I deal with this?A. Drafting on the bike leg is an occasional unwanted occurrence in triathlon in which another athlete sits directly behind you during the bike leg, thereby reducing their air resistance, which
that's harder than time-trial pace but not as hard as you can go - about a nine on a scale of one to 10, or an effort you can sustain for between two and a half and five minutes. Pick up the slackIn a small group, work hard in a paceline (a small group
Many triathletes are anxious about their climbing skills, especially when they're racing or out on group rides. Professional cyclists struggle with the same issue. When you watch bike races such as the Tour de France on TV, you always see
On the bike the wind is a problem for everyone, from the toughest veterans to weekend warriors. Consider a cyclist pedalling along at a brisk 20mph pace in calm conditions. If a headwind of only 10mph develops, the rider's pace drops to 16mph
combination of hand signals and voice to indicate hazards."Going the distanceIf you're planning a long run or bike ride, David Tilbury-Davis, a Level III triathlon coach, recommends that you carry a mobile phone in a waterpoof bag - it won't be much use
to make those sessions not only bearable but enjoyable - time trialling.Time trials will not only improve your cardiovascular fitness, leg strength and speed endurance, they also replicate the bike leg of a triathlon so you can become used
