you need if you've set your sights on a time trial or are diving into a triathlon. "The biggest mistake people make is setting up their aerobars without adjusting their bike fit," says Dan Smith, of LifeSport Coaching in Victoria, British Columbia
and remember to carry a phone for emergencies.Find out more about how time trialling could speed up your next triathlon.
and bike-handling skills. But the turbo-trainer comes into its own if you want to work on improving speed endurance, strength and technique. These often involve uninterrupted efforts which are far easier if you don’t have to worry about traffic, sharp
the whole pedal cycle, remembering to relax the body. Efficient pedalling means more speed for less effort, so make sure all your leg muscles play their part in turning the cranks in a smooth, circular motion, pulling backwards and upwards at the bottom
Good bike-riding is all about efficiency. If you reduce waste through proper pedalling mechanics, body position, nutrition, gear selection and even breathing, you will improve your overall performance on the road. One aspect of efficiency that
Over many years of teaching cycling skills, I’ve found that going downhill is one of the hardest things for new cyclists to become used to. The reason for this is simple: speed scares people. There are even some pros who don’t descend well, because
. But nearly every triathlete has an 'oops' episode when misjudging a corner at speed. The right response can keep you upright...BY SHIFTING YOUR WEIGHT Kick your hips to the outside to shift your centre of gravity. This will stop the bike from cornering, set
foot comes to the top of the pedal stroke. This will push you forward and boost your momentum. Gently push on the handlebars and rock your bike beneath you as you climb. Stay above 75You may feel mighty powering uphill in a monster gear at 50
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
Q. What exactly is the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike?A. There are several visible and important differences between a purpose-built tri bike and a road bike. These differences allow a triathlete to function in the most
