.) But guiltily sidling past your bike as it gathers dust in your hallway isn't going to make you a better triathlete. If you want to ride but can't face the great outdoors, there is another way. Using an indoor turbo trainer offers the flexibility of training

consider turbo training as an integral part of any cycling programme. Turn On Your TurboTry this short, effective turbo power session:In an easy gear, warm up for 10 minutesIncrease the gears until you feel as if you’re struggling, then cycle for 45 seconds

bracket, back of the fork crown and so on for gunk. Clean it, then if you spot any cracks, dents or rust, seek professional help from your local bike shop. If you plan to... ride the turbo trainerRemember to wipe the sweat off your bike after each turbo-training

climbing (both sitting and standing) and over-gearing sets on their turbo trainers.Subscribers can view more winter training advice in the full article. If you'd like to subscribe, you can make a significant saving on the newsstand price by subscribing

of their maximum, before racing and training their way to peak fitness through the spring. Some triathlon coaches even believe that these long rides have a strong cross-over effect, reducing the need for low-intensity runs and swims.Turbo-chargedTurbo training

The popular image of professional triathletes may be of young, hyper-fit, intensely focused super-beings who spend the winter training in a sun-drenched paradise at the expense of a sponsor with bottomless pockets.The mundane but oddly reassuring

solution is to have separate training and racing bikes, but not everyone can afford this luxury. Another option is to have a set of wheels you only use for racing. If you do a lot of indoor training, the heat build-up from turbos will quickly wear out your

the inclusion of songs such as 1000 Miles An Hour, Our Velocity and a version of The Chain, otherwise known as the BBC’s Formula One theme tune. We can’t guarantee you’ll run as fast as a Grand Prix car, but this mix will help to turbo-charge your training

clothing, buying a turbo makes sense. Cheaper units are noisier, so if you want to watch a DVD while you train, consider paying a little extra for a fluid version." Look for brand names such as Tacx, CycleOps and Elite and expect to pay at least £90. Ask a

, at our party afterwards.Typical training week: Monday: club run, 5-6 milesTuesday: rest dayWednesday: run or swim or Turbo Trainer (1 hr)Thursday: club run, usually effortsFriday: swimming (1 hr)Saturday: bike, 2 hrs +Sunday: Swimming 1 hour (lesson