, but the goal is to gear down and keep the cadence in a comfortable range - around 70 revolutions per minute.Loosen your upper bodyYour upper body should be relaxed so you don't waste energy. A good indicator of a loose torso is slightly flared elbows

while the upper body stays upright. To exit the turn, gently straighten the bike.

Q. What exactly is the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike?A. There are several visible and important differences between a purpose-built tri bike and a road bike. These differences allow a triathlete to function in the most

the steepness of the curve, making your turn more efficient and less scary.CARVE CURVES CAREFULLY...You turn your bike by leaning your body, not by turning your bar. How much you lean depends on the sharpness of the curve. The goal is to shift your centre

that you have plenty of time to slow down for corners or react to slick patches. If you do encounter debris on the road, level your pedals, point your bike straight ahead, relax your upper body, and exhale as you cross. If you have to pedal over a larger

that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around