More testing with the about to be released Wahoo Kickr indoor power trainer

By Matt ‘The Pumper’ Palmer I have been doing a few sessions over the last couple of weeks using the Wahoo Kickr and as promised I am going to give you all the ‘scoop’ on why I think the Kickr is a must for every triathletes Christmas wish list this year… I have been experimenting [...]

New Wahoo Kickr reviewed in Australia

Top age grouper and triathlon geek Matt ‘the Pumper‘ Palmer finally makes his debut for Trizone (after hounding us for more than two years) with a preliminary review of the new Wahoo Kickr. We dropped it off to him on the way home from Port Macquarie after Ironman Australia. We have heard school girls with [...]

Win one of two Turbo Studio eight week training plans – Turbo charge your cycling!

To kick start 2013 one of Trizone’s great partners, Turbo Studio is giving away two x eight week training plans valued at $320.00 each!   Two lucky winners will take part in weekly sessions to focus on increasing power output to improve bike performance. You will train on Computrainers which many of the worlds top triathlon [...]

Canberra Cycle Power Training Camp – January 2013

This four day power training camp is especially designed to set cyclists and triathletes up for a fantastic 2013 season. Riding over some of the most challenging terrain surrounding Canberra in a fully supported environment, with Cycling Australia and Triathlon Australia qualified professional coaches providing guidance along the way and a support vehicle and bike [...]

Turbo Studio – Sydney’s Premier Indoor Power Training Centre for Triathletes and Cyclists

The cycling performance benefits of regular Turbo Studio Power Training sessions are already well established – with increased power output enabling triathletes to ride faster than ever before. But even more importantly, improved power at threshold will enable you to arrive at T2 in far better shape, meaning you can give your all on the [...]

Faster Bike Splits for 20km to 40km Triathlons or Time Trials

As we all know riding a triathlon or time trial is very different to cycling racing. Kevin Hancett shares what he learnt many years ago from a New Zealand Olympic 100km time trial team cyclist named Stephen Cox. It’s not about speed he said but more about your average speed.

Using Power Meters in Triathlon Training

Power meters have long been a key tool in cyclists training arsenals, providing more reliable feedback on the effort being put in by a cyclist than heart rate, speed, or perceived effort, all of which are influenced by variable factors (such as climate, road conditions, athletes well being etc.).

Conducting training intervals sets using power zones is probably the most effective way of producing improved performance within the cyclist yet to date few Triathletes have picked up on this technique due to a combination of ignorance of the practice, the cost of power meters and fear of data and analysis.

Bike Set Up – A How to Guide

In this article professional Triathlon coach Grant Giles Director of Aeromax coaching looks at the importance of getting your bike set up correct, and provides practical advice on how to achieve this.

Strength training and the importance of leg exercises: novices, experts and clubs cyclists

Strength training may improve cycling performance through increased leg power, a greater ability to cope with local fatigue and improved upper body stability. However, this has yet to be proved in research. In beginners and club level cyclists, more cycling is probably the best way to improve performance. Taking time out from cycling to do strength training will probably lead to a decline in cycling efficiency and skill level.
Strength training for cycling – does it really help?

Cycling Strength Training

The cycle leg is probably the discipline where most triathletes recognise the importance of “strength” in going faster, particularly when you hit the hills. Power to weight ratio will have a direct impact on your ability to keep in touch with or stay ahead of your competitors on this longest leg of the race.

In this article Bruce Thomas, level 3 Triathlon coach, looks at ways of imroving your strength and power on the bike.