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How to get more speed on your bike
Learn how to be smart when you ride with these tips for improving your bike leg without breaking the bank. From experience, I've learnt that a few seconds saved here and there can really add up to a big overall time saving and is often a simple matter of preparation and making smart choices. H
From Age Grouper to Pro: Navigating the Athletic Leap with Greg Bennett
Greg Bennett outlines the rigorous journey from amateur to pro triathlete, emphasising physical and professional acumen.
How to Overcome Race Day Dilemmas
There’s a lot that can go wrong in off-road triathlon and often, just getting yourself and your equipment to the start line is a challenge in and of itself. We like to say it’s not about the fastest in the swim, bike or run when it comes to off-road triathlon, but rather the athlete best […]
Navigate the Bike Buying Process Like a Pro
Before investing in a new bike, consider lifestyle fit and post-purchase pride alongside technical specs and test rides.
Bike first aid: my gears are playing up
There are only two things you need to know about gears playing up – how to fix the rear derailleur and how to fix the front derailleur. Maybe you bent the rear derailleur hanger when packing the bike for travel; maybe the baggage handlers were less than gentle; maybe a cable moved. The reason is [&
How to prepare your bike for race day
Nothing spoils race day like serious mechanical issues. It’s race season. Hopefully by now you’ve managed to moult off the worst of your thick winter coat to reveal the ripped and starving competitor that lurks within us all. Granted, this mythical uber-athlete is apparent in most other people who a
How to Fix a Broken Chain
Did your chain snap mid-way through a race? It’s rare but it does happen. Those who really like to be prepared will, of course, have the upgraded multi-tool that comes complete with a small chain breaker. They will also have the appropriate 10/11-speed quick link taped to the multi-tool. If you are
3 Common Triathlon Bike Setup Mistakes
Commonly, a reason for cramping in certain muscles is directly associated with an incorrect position or setup on the bike. There are many reasons athletes cramp on the run during triathlon. Incorrect pacing and poor technique excessively load up muscles and contribute to debilitating cramps. Aware o
Race Day Guide For Your Best Triathlon Bike Set-Up
A good bike set-up will help you get to the finish line on race day while looking smart at the same time. Normally I'm banging on about bike fit and bike tech, but today we’re going down a different path. Looking at how people choose to set up their fluids, nutrition and spares on their [&hell
Triathlon for Beginners – Part 1: Equipment
New to triathlon? Don't know what equipment is really necessary? Below are some basic swim, bike and run equipment tips for newcomers, to help you spend your money wisely when getting started in the sport of triathlon. This blog is brought to you by professional triathlete, coach and business
Choosing the Correct Triathlon Saddle
Finding a comfortable triathlon bike seat is no easy feat, but the rewards are great. The problem… What is the best tri bike seat? This is one of the most common questions I get asked in the workshop. It’s a difficult question to answer. The most important thing to know is that there is not [&