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
their mutinous cries during the final session. As a tool for triathlon training the powerBIKE™ offers some advantages, but obviously it has its limitations. For long-distance cycling, few things can prepare you as well as hours on the saddle. Shorter, more
If your goal is to set a new triathlon personal best, consider purchasing a time-trial bike. These midrange models mix value and performance, and are all but guaranteed to improve your bike split. They offer aerodynamic carbon-fibre frames, reliable
To ride in a time trial you need a roadworthy bike. Helmets are recommended and some races insist on them. Prepare to be impressed by lots of professional-looking cyclists, but don't be overawed - they were beginners once.Develop a smooth, circular
and I'm amazed at how I'm enjoying becoming cycle fit. My wonderfully well-equipped gym The Third Space has several Wattbikes, the indoor training bikes endorsed by British Cycling. Armed with a training schedule devised by their triathlon bike
, the Forestman - a full Iron-distance triathlon. This year, it was a standalone race and the relatively small field made for occasional lonely moments on the undulating but beautiful course.After two laps of Ellingham Lake, competitors set off on the bike
Distance: 300m/ 21K/ 4KWhen: June 19Where: Ongar, EssexFirst man: Toby Gordon 1:00:29First woman: Elanor Cadzow 1:05:20Last finisher: 2:01:00No of finishers: 148Tri Sport Epping hosted the perfect introduction to triathlons with its Jenny Clark Try
The cycling gods via Genesis Bikes have answered my prayers. This week I took delivery of my new and frankly beautiful Genesis Equilibrium 10.The Equilibrum 10 was Genesis' top-of-the-range road bike in 2010. This great all-rounder proves steel
Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Knockburn Loch, AberdeenshireFirst man: Andrew Brierley 2:11:07First woman: Rachel Boyd 2:23:45Last finisher: 3:42:14No of finishers: 107As triathlon increases in popularity, event organisers need to find
Think about this: you're at a training camp abroad, getting some sun as you fine-tune your physique and your technique, and you're feeling great. Then it happens - you, your bike and maybe even someone else crash at high speed coming off a mountain
