for 10 miles.Competing in a time trial is as much a mental effort as a physical one, as you learn to push yourself for a personal best. It teaches you what hard riding feels like, and it will improve your triathlon performances. Also, because of the non
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
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
ride fast," says podiatrist and time-trial cyclist Amol Saxena. "If hot foot strikes while you're on a ride, there isn't much you can do other than stop, take off your shoes and let your feet cool down."As usual, prevention is better than cure: Saxena
be upgraded later.Feel the forceFollow these 10 simple tips to become more aerodynamic without the cost of wind-tunnel testing:1 Use a time-trial/triathlon bike - they have steeper seat-tube angles, helping you to achieve a more streamlined position, while
of Velo Science, who developed the Drag2Zero testing concept. Smart is a keen cyclist with a background in testing Formula One cars, and he also helped to design and develop the Team Columbia Giant prototype time-trial bike used in last year's Tour de
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
). Consider adding a clip-on aerobar such as the Century ZB (£40) to your bike. This will enable you to ride in an aerodynamic "time trial" position that saves a lot of energy by reducing wind drag. Finally, consider replacing your flat pedals with a pair
