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Gear Pick of the Week: 110% Juggler Knickers
By Alison Hamlett on 12/03/2012 16:38:59
110% Juggler Knickers, £110Alison says: If, like me, you’re way too wimpy to plunge tired limbs into an ice bath after training, this new range of compression kit from 110% offers a great alternative.These wonderfully named Juggler Knickers come with six sheets that you soak in w...
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Gear Pick of the Week: Knog Blinder
By Alison Hamlett on 15/03/2012 10:44:58
Knog Blinder Bike Lights, £34.99 eachAlison says: The Knog Frog is one of the most copied light designs in existence, thanks to the clever silicone design and bright colours. But the cool folk at Aussie brand Knog would rather set new trends than bask in past glories, so they’ve ...
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On Test: Entry-Level Mountain Bikes
By on 11/01/2010 16:49:33
The TW team go down to the woods to test some stylish entry-level machines from Giant, Focus, On-One, Specialized and Merida
The term ‘mountain’ bike covers a multitude: cross country (XC), free ride, downhill, and then there’s hardtail suspension (just like it sounds), full suspension, even rigid-fork bikes. As for wheels, the 26-inch variety are the most popular but 29-inch models are becoming more c...
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TW Advent Calendar: The Winners!
By on 15/12/2011 11:02:24
Were you a lucky entrant? Check back on Fridays for the latest prize winners in our fantastic Advent Calendar competitions!
Thursday December 1Andrew Campbell (Truro)Friday December 2Paul Wilkinson (Torpoint)Monday December 5Nicholas Martin (London)Tuesday December 6Jill Osgood (High Peak)Wednesday December 7Nick Lishman (Isles of Scilly)Thursday December 8Catherine Swinson (Hailsham)Friday December 9...
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Kit Upgrade: Wheels
By on 28/04/2011 11:28:39
When it comes to kit upgrades you can’t make a smarter move than a new set of wheels
Triathletes love kit and they love upgrading - it's a perfect match, or storm, depending on your outlook and bank balance. Upgrades are usually designed to make us go faster and because the bike leg is the longest section of a race it's here that triathletes most often turn to ma...
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Race picks for Spring
By Annie Rice on 22/02/2013 11:36:00
The days are getting longer, the sun's starting to shine and daffodils are springing alive: it can only mean one thing - spring is ahoy. If the spring air is making lacing-up a little more appealing, then why not crank your training up a gear
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Your Triathlon Questions Answered
By on 24/11/2009 10:42:13
Worried about cycling in your pants? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to ask
Q. Do I have to ride my bike in a pair of briefs?A. You can change from your swimwear into your bike gear in the first transition from swim to bike but there are far less time-consuming options. One idea is to invest in a tri-suit, which can be worn
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In A Spin
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:49:14
Here’s our guide to how to make spinning work for you – and what classes to avoid – as well as advice on when it’s time to get out of the gym and onto the roads
-important endurance element of your training.✘ Classes are usually between 45 to 60 minutes – too short to develop endurance for all but sprint triathlons.✘ Spinning studios often become hot, even during lower intensity sessions, leaving you feeling drained
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Best Winter Workouts (Preview)
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 16:00:20
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact (non-subscriber preview)
hours; and the weekends are cold, damp and miserable. Your first triathlon of the year may be months away. All things considered, staying in bed with a mug of hot chocolate has much more appeal than a bone-numbing bike ride. After all, missing one little
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Take Care Of The Twinge
By Selene Yeager on 14/06/2010 17:40:17
Learn to troubleshoot a minor pain before it becomes a full-blown injury
the years, then suddenly you develop pain.The following tips will help deal with general aches and pains, but see a GP if you have any concerns.HipWHAT AND WHY Pushing excessively high gears can wreak havoc on your hips, as can tight muscles and weak glutes
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