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Heads-Up On Helmets
By on 18/11/2009 15:02:37
The best helmet isn't necessarily the most expensive one, it's the one that fits right and offers the best protection
Proper fit is a mustYour helmet should neither dig into your scalp nor flop around your head. The more snug the fit, the better chance your lid has of staying put on your head when you don't stay put on your bike.To ensure proper adjustment, start
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Bike Essentials
By on 28/11/2011 13:00:00
If you're looking to treat the triathlete in your life – or yourself – this Christmas, check out our top 20 brilliant bike must-haves
Abus Tec-Tical HelmetThis helmet is good value for money, with great-quality moulding and assembly. At 302g it's not the lightest helmet on the market, but it fits well straight from the box and ventilation is excellent. A great option if you
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Gear Pick of the Week: Limar Ultralight+ Road Helmet
By Joe Walker on 01/06/2012 14:09:55
Limar Ultralight+ Road Helmet Review (£119.99)Joe says: If shaving weight off your ride is a priority, look no further. The Limar Ultralight+ Road is the world’s lightest helmet.Available in road and MTB versions, the medium size weighs just 175g
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Rules of the Race
By on 18/11/2009 14:32:24
There's more to triathlon than the physical exertion. You have to remember the dos and don'ts, too
made by newcomers to triathlon.Don't forget your helmetRead your race pack when you receive it. If you are taking your bike to the transition area the night before the race, remember to take your helmet. The rules in your race pack will state that you
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Top 20 Race Day Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:34:58
wetsuit quickly. 12. When you're taking off your wetsuit, put your helmet on and use your feet to pull off the last part of your wetsuit. 13. Once you have removed your wetsuit, place it out of the way. At the London Triathlon you have to remove your
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Beginner triathlete kit guide
By Annie Rice on 17/04/2013 11:11:33
The must-haves for starting out in triathlons
Triathlons are a daunting feat for newbies. Not only do you have to attempt to master three disciplines, but before you can begin there is a rather troubling shopping list that's enough to make your bank manager cry. What’s more, the almighty array
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Time Trialling Tips for Beginners
By Jacqueline Wadsworth on 24/06/2011 10:00:00
Seven essential tips so you can speed with confidence
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
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Head-to-toe Tri Essentials
By on 19/11/2009 17:33:37
We all have a little vanity,but there are also very good reasons for looking very good
In the kit-crazed world of triathlon, we are sometimes judged by our fashion sense as well as our sporting ability, often by the more elite (and more than a little vain) among us. But many style rules exist for a purpose - not only do they prevent
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Look Your Best
By on 18/11/2009 10:42:07
We all have a little vanity, but there are also very good reasons for looking very good
if they become fogged or splattered with sweat. Just remember you’re wearing them before you rip off your helmet in transition twoUndercover rubberWear a second swim hat over your goggle strapsThe Fashion: Look around at the start of a triathlon and you
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Triathlon Rules and Etiquette
By on 19/06/2006 16:00:36
The dos and don'ts of triathlon racing
This section is adapted from the book, Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just Six Weeks, by Eric Harr1. Choose your starting position wisely. If the triathlon you've entered has a mass start (meaning all
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