mileage and a good old-fashioned clock. Unlike the Ciclosport, the VDO has two big buttons on the front for easy access to the various functions. It's a wired computer, so expect to have some wires trailing around the front end of your bike. The VDO A4
bike computer. Keep going hard at the end until you're past the timekeeper - every second counts.It's your responsibility to follow the rules of the road - don't make things unsafe for other road users.Check the route so you know where you're going
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
this could be disastrous when combined with the stresses and strains the day may bring. Tri bike shoes are a lot easier to use than you might think and using clipless pedals (though initially challenging) soon becomes second nature. Your first triathlon
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
Q. Is it worth investing in an aero drinks bottle for my bike, and why, and are there any other 'quick wins' when trying to reduce drag?A. Aero bottles have become increasingly popular as aerodynamics has become of greater importance to triathletes
Q. Should I change my bike tyres before a race? And how do I strike a balance between durability and ride quality? A. I advise never changing anything before a race. Anything new presents an opportunity for something unexpected to go wrong. The best
Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
Q. How do I elastic-band my shoes and where do I attach them?A. Elastic-banding of bike shoes is an excellent way to save a little time (and seconds can be crucial) in your race because you can get going quickly rather than fiddling around with your
:The first is a tempo-based ride, performed twice over seven days at an effort I would call 'steady hard'. After a good warm-up, this is a continuous ride at 75-85 per cent of your maximum one-hour bike time-trial power (or around 75-80 per cent of your
