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How to Handle Your TT Bike Like a Pro
Think back to the first time you rode a time trial (TT) bike. The differences between a traditional road bike and an aggressive and aerodynamic TT bike are striking. The straight-line speed that a dedicated TT bike gives you makes these types of bikes the number-one choice for triathletes looking to
The 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Fastest Triathlon Bike Split
Proper bike fit, optimized contact points like saddle and bars, and strategically chosen aero gear are the top three factors to target for your fastest bike time.
How to Ensure you have the Correct Cleat Positioning
One of the first things a well-versed coach or physio will consider if an athlete complains of knee pain after cycling is the position of the cleat on the shoe. Subtle changes to cleat position can cause, or alleviate, knee and hip pain in particular, and improve or detract from power generation on
Components Of A Good Cycling Program for Triathletes
This comprehensive guide breaks down a six-phase training program for triathletes aiming to excel in criterium cycling, emphasizing endurance, intensity, VO2 capacity, anaerobic thresholds, lactate tolerance, power, and speed.
Beginner’s Guide to the Getting the Best Bike Training
Dive into a beginner’s guide on preparing for the bike leg of a sprint-distance triathlon, emphasising the importance of viewing the triathlon as a cohesive unit and structuring your training around transition, aerobic, threshold, and strength sessions.
How Should Triathletes Approach Repairing the Body and Mind
For age-group triathletes balancing demanding lives and training, feelings of burnout are common, but employing pro-cyclist recovery techniques can help rejuvenate both mind and body.
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 come across when undertaking their first run off the bike. You will your legs to run but they’re still thinking pedal circles and your quads are pumped full of blood and you feel as though you’re running on stumps. There’s no real reason to question the merit of training your body to shunt blood from cyclin
3 Key Cycling Stretches for Triathletes
The aero position on bikes can cause muscular issues for triathletes. Discover essential stretches to alleviate tightness and maintain a supple, injury-free physique.
Beginner’s Guide to the Bike Leg
New triathletes should focus on effective bike training that transcends mere kilometre counting. Dive into this guide to harness the technical, physiological, and strategic aspects of the bike leg journey.
Managing Cycling Injuries
While triathletes often associate injuries with running or swimming, improper cycling technique or bike set-up frequently contributes to muscle soreness and other injuries, emphasising the need for proper cycling practices.
How to Build Strength on the Bike
Triathletes can utilise the winter break to boost bike strength and power with strategies like hill reps, targeted gym exercises, trainer sessions, bike-specific training blocks, and power meters, even on limited schedules.