You don’t have to endure your bike’s squeaks, clicks, rasps and groans. Former Garmin-Slipstream mechanic Daimeon Shanks offers tips for a quiet rideSpokes and valve stemTest: Check for loose spokes and valve stems. Otherwise, spokes may be rubbing
: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
a further 2-3 times.Warm-down: After the last 5-min interval do a 10-15-minute warm-down at 100rpm, with a low resistance. Keep sipping your drink until you get off the bike, then make yourself a protein shake immediately. Afterwards, take a hot
Q. There's a lot of debate about how much effort to put in on bike climbs during races. What's the best strategy?A. The key to pacing hills has everything to do with the size of the hill and the length of the race. Your muscles work on the basis
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
Many triathletes are anxious about their climbing skills, especially when they're racing or out on group rides. Professional cyclists struggle with the same issue. When you watch bike races such as the Tour de France on TV, you always see
Good bike-riding is all about efficiency. If you reduce waste through proper pedalling mechanics, body position, nutrition, gear selection and even breathing, you will improve your overall performance on the road. One aspect of efficiency that
and bike-handling skills. But the turbo-trainer comes into its own if you want to work on improving speed endurance, strength and technique. These often involve uninterrupted efforts which are far easier if you don’t have to worry about traffic, sharp
Around here, we do lots of preaching about riding more and driving less, but we know that sometimes you need a car to get to a race or for a weekend getaway. But before you hang your £3,000 bike on a £30 rack, read on to find out which method
