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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
became known throughout the cycling world as tri-bars.Tri-bars are designed to make you more aerodynamic. By forcing your body into a more streamlined shape, the effects of drag are reduced. Contrary to popular belief they are not just there to rest your
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Reader To Reader: I Want to Try a Tri
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/01/2007 11:18:00
One reader fancies having a go at a triathlon, but wants advice on kit and training. Here's what you suggested
much it would cost roughly and how much time it takes to train for a tri. Are there training plans specifically for triathlons?" – shin twigsYour best answersJust do itI did my first novice triathlon three years ago at Stratford, on my 20-year-old racer
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Why Try Mountain Biking?
By on 09/01/2010 16:46:31
If lunatic drivers and a sense of deja vu are beginning to make cycling seem a chore, it's time to try mountain biking
Once in a while you get that unpleasant feeling that you should be doing something you'd rather not, such as a long road ride to help maintain and build your winter base. At this time of year, it can be hard to find the motivation: cycling on our roads in winter conditions is not...
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Road Bikes vs Tri Bikes
By Jim McConnel on 24/02/2010 12:00:02
What's the difference between a road bike and a tri bike?
of positions on drop handlebars to allow for easy shifting and braking. This position allows for maximum power transfer when pedalling, especially when you're climbing.Tri-Specific BikesTri bikes handle in a different way. They are made to go fast in straight
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Three Try a Tri
By on 13/06/2006 12:17:00
Last year three RW guinea pigs took up the total-body challenge of the Michelob ULTRA London Triathon
to work regularly, Wilson has never tried it competitively, and she confesses to only swimming "once a month, if that." So she knows she has a challenge on her hands, but relishes the benefits - expecting an overall improvement in her fitness. On top
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Tri This For Size
By on 18/11/2009 16:17:47
. In other words, a one-piece tri suit. You might be alarmed at the idea of covering yourself from knee to shoulder in skintight Lycra, but it's a step to consider if you're serious about triathlon.The advantages of a quick-drying, multi-purpose item
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
to triathlon try the four-week Pre-training Programme before you tackle the sprint plan. If you have more experience check out Before you Start to find out the best plan for you.Before You StartTo start the plans you must be able to:SPRINT PLAN Run for 30
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On Test: Tri Suits
By Alison Hamlett and Steven Seaton on 27/11/2009 16:52:53
. In other words, a one-piece tri suit.You might be alarmed at the idea of covering yourself from knee to shoulder in skintight Lycra, but it’s a step to consider if you’re serious about triathlon. The advantages of a quick-drying, multi-purpose item
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End the Tri Season in Style
By Michelle Arthurs on 16/09/2011 10:00:00
Don't hit the couch just yet - get your head down, keep racing and end the season on a high
at Absolute Tri (absolutetri.com). "Remember the goals and targets you set before the season started. If your motivation starts to fade, remind yourself how many of those goals you've checked off. It's easy to become fixated on the times you're achieving when
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Brick Sessions To Try Today
By on 18/06/2010 12:12:31
Three top coaches from www.thetriathloncoach.com suggest sessions for the most popular triathlon distances
recovery in between.800m run: 5K pace. 3-5 mins recovery.Repeat 2-3 times: 3-5 mins recovery each time.3. OlympicJudging pace is vital on a standard-distrance tri. "Bike-run bricks are most conveniently done on a turbo trainer, but make sure you do some
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