By: Jay Campbell Blog 3 Drag Reduction Studies using the Chung Method We are all in search of ‘free speed’: cycling faster at our current fitness level. For time trialists it is all about reducing aerodynamic drag. For gravel racers, reducing rolling resistance predominates. But how do you know if an equipment change or body-position change is faster for YOU? This is a blog in three Parts: 1) The Chung Method, 2) Rolling Resistance on Gravel, and 3) Aerodynamic Drag on Pavement. You can skip to the topic of interest, but the blogs build on each other. This is Part 3 of three blogs on the reduction of drag and rolling resistance using the Chung Method. Part 1 briefly explained
By Jay Campbell We are all in search of ‘free speed’: cycling faster at our current fitness level. For time trialists it is all about reducing aerodynamic drag. For gravel racers, reducing rolling resistance predominates. But how do you know if an equipment change or body-position change is faster for YOU? This is a blog in three Parts: 1) The Chung Method, 2) Rolling Resistance on Gravel, and 3) Aerodynamic Drag on Pavement. You can skip to the topic of interest, but the blogs build on each other. Blog 2 Rolling Resistance Studies using the Chung Method This is Part 2 of three blogs on the reduction of drag and rolling resistance using the Chung Method. Part 1 briefly explained the
By: Paige Dolan This past weekend, I raced The Legend Trail Half Marathon. I love running trails, but this was actually my first trail race. The race itself was so fun, but what I find even more enjoyable is running on trails for training. I’m a triathlete on AM’s Multisport Team, and I use trail running year-round to make me a better athlete. I wanted to share a few ways trail running can elevate your training too, no matter what you’re training for. First, trail running is good for the body. I use trails to mix up the type of surface I’m running on. Dirt or gravel paths are much softer on the body, and it’s a welcome break from
By: Jay Campbell We are all in search of ‘free speed’: cycling faster at our current fitness level. For time trialists it is all about reducing aerodynamic drag. For gravel racers, reducing rolling resistance predominates. But how do you know if an equipment change or body-position change is faster for YOU? This is a blog in three Parts: 1) The Chung Method, 2) Rolling Resistance on Gravel, and 3) Aerodynamic Drag on Pavement. You can skip to the topic of interest, but the blogs build on each other. EXAMPLE: Which of four hydration set-ups is most aerodynamic for me? The results of 6 x 8-minute tests are strung together and can graphically answer this question (see below). No wind-tunnel required, only
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The Secret Speed You’re Probably Ignoring: Getting Tire Pressure Right in Triathlon
By: Jeremy Sikkema In the world of triathlon, athletes obsess over aerodynamics, carbon wheels, and aero helmets. But there is one performance factor that costs nothing, takes less than five minutes to optimize, and can deliver real speed gains: proper tire pressure. For many triathletes, “pump it up to the max PSI printed on the tire” has been the default strategy. But modern research shows that too much pressure can actually slow you down. On the flip side, too little pressure adds rolling resistance and makes your ride feel sluggish. The right pressure is a balance between speed, grip, comfort, and safety. That’s where the SILCA Pro Tire Pressure Calculator comes in. This free online tool takes the guesswork out of
By: Ellie Wardell My name is Ellie, a new AM athlete signing this past June. SO happy to be part of this team and represent its message. A little bit about me: I was a former collegiate soccer player at Winona State University, now chasing new athletic adventures through endurance sports. Since graduating undergrad in 2023, I have taken up marathon running and began cycling in Summer of 2024. Now, I have signed up for my first triathlon, set to take place on June 26th! For my first blog post, I have decided to share my journey of qualifying for the Boston Marathon 2026. I’ve had my eyes on Boston ever since I started marathon racing in 2023. From the
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