Beginner Triathlete - Bike articles

author : Team BT
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photoWe take a tour through Colorado Premier Training's wind tunnel. Mark Cote explains how it works and how getting a wind tunnel bike fit can be one of your most important tools in getting faster.
author : mikericci
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photoDo you have jerky one leg drills? Learn about this drill along with several tips and workouts to start improving your pedaling technique.
author : sportfactory
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photoHow will a power meter help my cycling training and racing? A few questions and answers will help determine if a power meter will be good for you.
author : CPT
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photoIn this third segment, Colorado Premier Training goes through several bike position tests to improve on rider efficiency. This was accomplished by varying the saddle height and aerobar width.
author : CPT
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photoColorado Premier Training runs Aaron through a stepwise power test on a Velotron to collect baseline data for future position changes.
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photoI struggled on the bike while climbing the hill portions of the course. I do fine on long straight rides but really have a tough time while hill climbing. Any advice or training tips?
author : CPT
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photoColorado Premier Training goes over the basics of what bike power training is and how it relates to your optimal bike position.
author : sportfactory
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photoCyclists may be at risk of developing CTS due to long hours spent in one position. These eight tips can help you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome while grinding out those long hours on the bike.
author : sportfactory
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photoWhile training on a stationary bike could never fully substitute time on the road, there are many workouts you can perform to work on a piece of your cycling.
author : sportfactory
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photoWhen first going aero, your shop should begin by putting you in the least aggressive position. This means the aerobar pads will be almost level or just below the saddle.
author : Rich Strauss
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photoBy becoming more aware of your pedal stroke, you can choose to manipulate where and how you activate your leg muscles as your foot traces the circular trajectory at the cranks.
author : KevinKonczak
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photoWhile most do not think about the actual vector breakdown involved in the cycling stroke and where the power is applied in detail, when you finally do think about it, things become clearer.
author : Rich Strauss
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photoThe most valuable thing you can do for your endurance training is to schedule a weekly 2-4hr long ride from now until the end of time. Simply make this “what you do” every Saturday or Sunday morning.
author : Rich Strauss
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photoInclusion is the key, with elements of the ride fulfilling the training and social needs of 95% of the membership. We have found that course selection, leadership have been the keys.
author : Coach AJ
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photoSo when it comes to triathlon, the largest investment we make, in both terms, comes in the bike. Looking at ways to get faster, while considering a budget, is a bind for most triathletes.
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