Beginner Triathlete - Bike articles

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

When 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.

Cyclists 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.

Several strategies for coping with or preventing numb toes and feet

The physics and physiology of high and low cadence cycling. Both low and high cadence work are useful for increasing your “cadence comfort,” or your comfort within a wide range of cadences.

Learn what the proper pedaling technique looks like and how to become a more efficient and economical cyclist.

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

In part one, you will learn the fundamentals of power training and the benefits of training with a power meter.

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

What is the difference between a recovery ride and junk miles?

Road cyclists tend to have a higher cadence than triathletes. Why is this? Is it bad?

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.

Riding Zen means nothing more than being keenly aware of your surroundings and in control of your emotional state at all times. It also means riding safe and riding smart.

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?