Beginner Triathlete - Bike articles

How I've changed my cycling preferences over the years, and why

Checklist and startup order for smart trainer (Zwift, KICKR SNAP, Garmin & Apple)

Eight Tips for First Group Rides

Why You Really Shouldn't Use the Brakes To Stop the Trainer and More

Improve your cornering, descending and handling on rough terrain to improve your triathlon

If anyone can see the front of your shorts, you're doing it wrong.

What you need to do so you don't have to sit up

Recovery foods and fluids for cycling and triathlon

Bike position for triathletes: back, legs, abs, arms and more

A common mistake by a lot of new cyclists and triathletes is to ride in too big a gear with low cadence ranges of 75-80rpms. Every athlete is different and we all have our own cadence “sweet spot."

So you are approaching your A race for the season, and you want to have that personal best day, especially on the bike where you can make up the most time. Here are four key workouts for improvement.

As it has finally begun to get warmer I have ramped up the cycling, but I feel like I have no power. Last season it was the opposite. What in the heck is going on?

From magazines, it is easy to think you may be missing out on the latest and greatest piece of technology or equipment to aid your efforts. One of these gadgets is the power meter.

If you are a person who feels safer on the trails rather than the road, but you still want to race, this article will help you better train.

Most of the races are flat here, but I live in the area where I could do hilly rides with 1500-2000m of climbing. Is there much benefit with that if I am racing flat?