.One-band You attach only the right-side shoe. Place the crank at a 12 o'clock position and run an elastic band from the heel loop to the front derailleur. With this method you get on your bike by placing your foot on top of the left shoe, scootering with your right
're competing in a beach triathlon, place a water-filled plastic tray in your transition spot and use it to wash the sand off your feet before putting on your bike shoes.4. Note exactly where your transition spot is in relation to the transition area entrance
that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around
of tension. Keep breathing, open your mouth to unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, bend your elbows, release your death grip on the handlebars, uncurl your toes and let your feet lie flat on the bottoms of your shoes.Use subtlety to slowAnticipate what
turns of your pedal for 60 seconds.)Focus on taking on board 50-70g of carbohydrate for each hour of the ride (100-150ml of sports drink every 15 minutes).Top Tip If you take on board the right amount of food and don't ride in too high a gear, you can
from £200-£5000 on a road bike, although something in the £400-£800 range will give you a good entry point into lightweight road-racing bikes. You don't necessarily have to buy a road bike (although if you are planning to race in a triathlon
of illumination. There's also a useful zip section for keys or change. Info: www.1000mile.co.ukHi-Viz Nitesight Ankle Band, £14.99Ankle bands are an excellent way of being seen. This reversible neoprene band is soft, wide and comfortable to wear. Velcro makes
wheels. But if you want to save that time, be prepared to part with around £1,200.Sometimes it's difficult to know how much to spend on wheels, when there are so many other things you could upgrade on your bike. The general feeling among cyclists is that
of cyclists between 2000 and 2008. It might not always seem appealing first thing in the morning, but cycling to and from work can form a convenient part of your triathlon training because it's simply part of your day.But take care out there. The most recent
