Riding all day nearly always exposes your weakest link, which for most riders is the core. "The core area - your abs, lower back, obliques, hips and glutes - helps transfer power to the pedals, as well as stabilise the rider on the bike," says US
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
and body position compared with riding on a standard racing bike without aero bars. Nine minutes! You would probably need to invest in new equipment and spend some time developing your riding position, but still, nine minutes!I compete in hilly triathlons
aerodynamic without the cost of wind-tunnel testing.Use a time-trial/triathlon bike – they have steeper seat-tube angles, helping you to achieve a more streamlined position, while also allowing for superior comfort and power application.Use a well-fitting aero
combination of hand signals and voice to indicate hazards."Going the distanceIf you're planning a long run or bike ride, David Tilbury-Davis, a Level III triathlon coach, recommends that you carry a mobile phone in a waterpoof bag - it won't be much use
