The economy’s in the toilet. We’re in the middle of a recession and there’s no sign that the housing market’s coming back any time soon. Unemployment is high and people are watching their pennies more than ever. So, bike manufacturers are cutting back as well then, right? A nice line of sensible and affordable triathlon ...…
A cyclists worst nightmare! You’ve got to learn how to change a bike tire. Here’s what to do. Find a place where you can be safe. It should be somewhere out of the way or on a trail. Removing Your Wheel Take out or loosen the brakes. If the wheel that needs replacement is the ...…
Is it possible to ride your bike in comfort? Is there anything that you can do to make sitting on the saddle more enjoyable and comfortable? Well, you are not alone in wondering if you can make long bike rides more comfortable… Obviously you want to make your rides as comfortable as possible. It is ...…
If you are a triathlete and you cycling is your weakest link, the best thing that you can do about it is to attack your weakness. Do this by increasing the variety of your bike training, instead of just spending more time in the saddle. When I say variation, I mean specifically challenging your capacity ...…
These guidelines, derived from years of learning from my own mistakes, will make your bike training – and racing – much more successful. Make use of your gears wisely Do not force a gear which is way too hard and wears down your legs (bear in mind, you’ve still got a run to do). ...…
Organized or competitive riding may still be new to you, and although the rules of the road are still the same as for recreational cycling, the penalty for breaking them can be a severe accident. For all those new to competitive cycling, here is a list of a few do’s and don’ts: Do ...…
Just as a veteran swimmer has a psychological advantage over those who fear water, an experienced cyclist joining triathlon has a physical edge on anybody with little cycling experience. If you’re approaching triathlon from a cycling background, here are a few tips about how to get the most out of your training. Get ...…
In order to be a very good triathlete, the ability to come off the bike leg with legs that haven’t been robbed of their running strength is paramount. ‘Runners’ effectively negate their natural running ability Typically, strong runners who lack adequate biking training will post unusually slow times on the run, simply because ...…
There are a wide variety of cycling workouts you can incorporate into your triathlon training. If you’re a beginner, a few of these exercises, such as long rides, road races, and hill or power workouts, are not recommended until you get more skilled. Short. These very short rides improve endurance and introduce the ...…
Even if you can’t quote the gear ratios on your bike, you may be somewhat familiar with your bike’s multiple gears. These gears enable you to change resistance to cater to your current ability level, and the varying terrain. You are probably aware that although some gears are easy to pedal, there are also others ...…
