Lead cycle coach Santi Brage gives you a sneaky peak at Brighton tri club’s turbo training plans. In the early days I remember asking cyclists to perform a drill in high cadence and facing a row of bewildered faces. It dawned on me that many people…
Core and flexibility coach Leanne Garner reveals her top dynamic stretches to warm you up for each training session. Pre-ride These five lunges activate the glutes and core as well as stretch the hip flexors. Perform five each side. Forward Lunge Start with feet…
Head coach Luke McCarthy gives his top tips on how to improve your downhill technique Many people dedicate a lot of their time to trying to get stronger on the bike, putting in hours of high intensity training as well as trying to buy speed through having the…
Professional riders from the ONE Pro Cycling team – Chris Opie and George Harper – took part in the world premiere of the latest video from The Sufferfest at David Lloyd Leisure in Raynes Park. David Lloyd Leisure is the…
Berkshire Tri Squad Head coach Luke McCarthy gives his top tips on how to improve your downhill technique Many people dedicate a lot of their time to trying to get stronger on the bike, putting in hours of high intensity training as well as trying to buy…
Part two of our guide to getting up to the standard of a 70.3 Strategies for success Planning is an essential component of Ironman 70.3. This is especially true for your nutrition and also your training. Here’s how best to prepare…
If you’re thinking about going long but not sure where to start, we’ve got all the answers. Words Phil Mosley. Images Ironman / Getty Images An Ironman 70.3 is the first step into the world of long-distance triathlon. With its 1.9km swim,…
Fast bends lead to faster times when you’re on two wheels Bike handling skills are often overlooked when it comes to triathlon. So preoccupied are we with our fitness, stamina and strength that the technique of riding a bike is rarely a factor in our thinking. One…
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to grease up… 1. CHECK YOUR TYRES Check tyres regularly for any nicks or disturbances as these are a major limiting factor during training and racing when they are damaged. Always ensure your tyres are pumped up to…
Slicing minutes off your bike leg need not mean taking out another mortgage. Sport scientist Garth Fox explains how to grab yourself some cheap speed… AERO HELMET New generation aero helmets will not only save you as much as another minute, but because many have…