Beginner’s Guide to the Getting the Best Bike Training
Karl Hayes
So you’re contemplating your first sprint-distance triathlon and you want to know how to go about preparing for the bike portion of the event. The first thing to recognise is…
Karl Hayes
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Karl is a keen age group triathlete who races more than he trains. Good life balance! Karl works in the media industry in Australia and is passionate about the sport of triathlon.
How Should Triathletes Approach Repairing the Body and Mind
There are only 24 hours in a day, and for many age group athletes, each hour of the day is crammed until overflowing. They typically juggle a full-time job, a…
How to Make the a Great Swim to Bike Transition
Triathletes are quick to complete training sessions that require them to run off the bike, and rightly so. The neophytes out there will likely experience a sensation, unlike anything they’ve…
3 Key Cycling Stretches for Triathletes
Humans did not evolve in the aero position. As such, the long periods triathletes spend on their bikes can cause myriad of muscular problems. Here are some of the stretches…
Beginner’s Guide to the Bike Leg
New to triathlon? Check out the beginner’s guide to the bike leg. If you’re thinking about getting into triathlon, then you need to get on your bike. For most of…
Managing Cycling Injuries
Cycling can be a major factor in triathlete injury, and though many athletes attribute their muscle soreness and injuries to their running or swimming, it’s important to understand that poor…
How to Stay safe, Warm and Motivated During the Winter Months
It’s always important to think about your safety on the road and now that daylight savings has come to an end, it’s important to ‘light up’ your bike. With winter…
Strength Training for Age-Group Triathletes
Strength is important for endurance athletes and takes time to generate, but there are a few tricks, that will help you maximise your training time. I drive my coach crazy…
How to Tackle Hills on a Triathlon Bike (TT)
For many newbie triathletes, climbing can represent one of the greatest challenges when it comes to riding. Once that road in front of you starts to rise, it can be…
Ashleigh Gentle and Tim Berkel headline Huskisson Triathlon Festival
This weekend the 16-18th of February will see nearly 5000 swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathletes take part in the annual Husky Triathlon festival. This year is the 13th time the…
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