Can I check my hydration levels via my urine?
Wondering whether checking the colour of your pee is an effective way of monitoring your hydration status? We take a look at the evidence
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How to turn your mountain bike into a road bike
Want to try triathlon, but only have a mountain bike and can’t afford a road bike? Nick Cook explains how to make your mountain bike speedier and more road bike-like. Image courtesy of Russ Burton
Ironman training: how to split your time
Have about 10 hours a week to train for your Ironman but unsure how to split your time and training? 6x Ironman World Champ Dave Scott has this advice so you race to the best of your ability in all three disciplines
Muscle activation exercises: how they work and why they are important
Ever wondered why exactly activation exercises and drills are important and how they differ to static stretches? Dominic Richmond from CapitalPhysio.com explains what you need to know, and shares some good exercises for activating the glutes, a group of key muscles for running and cycling
What should your body position be when cycling uphill?
Nik Cook explain how your arms, legs, torso and head should be positioned when cycling up hills, both seated and standing
What’s the difference between muscles, tendons and ligaments?
Physiotherapist Dominic Richmond explains the difference between the three most common soft tissue types; muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the most common types of injuries associated with them
How to use a bike power meter
Nik Cook explains how to use a power meter so you get maximum benefit from it, particularly during a race, and how it can help your performance
How to keep cycling throughout the winter
Beat the elements with Guy Kesteven’s advice on how to prepare your bike, yourself and your clothes for all those rides in the harsh winter weather
How to protect your bike during the winter
Winter can be a worrying time for your bike. Spray from wet roads can be particularly corrosive, especially if salt has been spread to prevent ice. But, if you follow our advice on winterproofing your bike, it will be well looked after and you’ll be able to storm through autumn/winter with plenty of miles in your legs ready for a summer of racing.
What’s the difference between a bike computer and a power meter?
Confused about bike tech and whether you need a computer and a power meter? Nik Cook explains how each works
Should I put my triathlon bike away for winter?
Spent the season racing your first tri bike but wondering whether you should put it in hibernation for the winter or if there’s a safe way to ride it during the winter, without damaging it? Mat Brett weighs up the pros and cons
Garmin Edge 1030 bike computer review
How does Garmin’s latest top-end computer fare for triathlon?
Training: the 3 most valuable metrics triathletes should measure
New to triathlon and finding yourself bombarded with information about training and what to measure: power, speed, distance, cadence, stroke count and so on. Joe Beer explains the three most important measurables.
Garmin Edge bike computers: buyer’s guide to all the models
Want a Garmin bike computer but not sure which model? The experts at Bike Radar explains them all, from the Garmin Edge 1030 all the way down to the Edge 20
What foods are rich in antioxidants?
Antioxidants are important for preventing, and limiting, damage to cells. Here are five foods rich in antioxidants
Garmin release new Edge 1030, their latest GPS bike computer
Garmin introduces their Edge® 1030 GPS bike computer with enhanced navigation, performance and safety features
Exercise-induced anaemia: what it is and how to avoid it
Exercise-induced anaemia is more common than you’d think – but it can be avoided… says Andrew Hamilton
Power meters: Do I really need one for triathlon?
Why are so many athletes and manufacturers investing in power measurement systems? Because, says Joe Beer, if used correctly, power can be a game changer as it gives you the ability to test power-to-heart rate anywhere, anytime.
Liv Langma Advanced SL 0 road bike first ride review
Liv Cycling has just unveiled the new Langma women’s road bike, ahead of its racing debut at the Giro Rosa, which is designed to be the new queen of the mountains
Up close with Joe Skipper’s bike, the Guerciotti Eclipse
Top British Ironman Joe Skipper talks us through his new Italian ride, and the go-faster mods it has
7 embarrassing ailments and how to treat them
Suffering from a niggling, cringeworthy problem that you just can’t bear to share? You’re not alone and the solution may be easier than you think, says Emma Larard
Are heel-to-toe drop differences in run shoes overrated?
Paul Larkins has some heel-to-toe drop advice for heel strikers looking for a new set of running shoes
Ironman gear: tri-suit versus separate kit for cycling and running legs
Stuck between comfort or speed, and wondering whether to wear a tri-suit for the whole of the Ironman or change into different, dedicated kit for each leg? Simon Ward has this advice
Why do I get knee pain when running downhill?
Are you fine running on the flat and climbs, but suffer knee pain on the descents? Andy Blow discusses three possible causes of knee pain when running downhill
