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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? -
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 -
By: Belinda Vinton I have been racing triathlon for 10 years. Some seasons have been more successful than others! So how can an athlete prepare for a successful season? Besides spending time swimming, biking, and running, here are 4 ways to help make your season a good one. Focus – Carve out -
Below are some frequently asked questions by attendees of our custom training plan clinics. Hopefully these questions and answers will help guide you while using the training plan you received after the clinic. What if I get sick and miss a day in my plan? This is a tough one. -
Please click on the below links for detailed training plans that will help you prepare for the Make a Wish 300 mile event. We offer two plans based on your level of fitness. The orange plan is for the advanced cyclist while the blue plan is for the beginner -
What different types of races exist? There are three types of racing: Criterium, Road, and Time Trials. Criteriums are looped races on closed courses and are based on duration versus distance. They are much shorter, more technical and higher in intensity. Road races can be out-and-back, point-to-point, or large laps -
By Brian Reynolds Have you ever wondered how to warm up for a triathlon race? I don’t know about you but when I first got into triathlons this is something I wondered about. I come from a running background and warming up for a race was pretty straight forward. My -
–By Kathy Braginton As another triathlon season came to a close, I began to clean out my triathlon bag and pack it away until next year. I looked through all the items I have collected over the years and which ones have become standard items in my bag. So, what
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