8 triathlon training myths busted
The line between triathlon training fact and triathlon training fiction is often a blurred one. Here to put things in black and white is the man in the know, Joe Beer…
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Triathlon biking tips: 23 steps to becoming an accomplished cyclist
Portuguese coach Sergio Santas, who trained 2008 silver medallist Vanessa Fernandes, talks cadence, cranks and carbon. Follow his bike leg steps to increase your two-wheel competitiveness this season…
How to regain your confidence after a fall off the bike
Have you lost your nerve on the bike after a bad crash or fall? One of the UK’s top downhill racers Katy Curd offers some tips to get you back in the saddle and racing confidently again…
Draft racing: should you practise cycle drafting?
Nik Cook and Mark Buckingham answers a reader’s question about the importance of mastering group riding skills and whether being a confident lone rider is enough for draft-legal triathlons
Emma Pooley’s 5 top bike and kit tips
Emma Pooley knows how to get the better of some of the world’s toughest bike courses… Here’s her top 5 tips
Bike legs: 6 of the world’s most scenic
Beyond high speeds and the adrenaline rush, you can’t beat triathlon for enjoying the best of Mother Nature. Here are 6 of the world’s most stunning, must-do, bike legs that you need to add to your bucket list…
How to cycle in windy conditions
A windy bike course can wipe you out, leaving you exhausted for the run. But it needn’t be that way. Nik Cook shows you how to battle the breeze…
Tim Don’s off-road masterclass: Cornering
Eighth at the Xterra Worlds shows ‘The Don’ is as handy off-road as on it. In part one of three, he shows you his cornering tricks and tips
What is bike threshold training?
We examine what it is, how long and how often you should do it for
Basic Bike Prep: is your bike ready to race?
You don’t need to be a professional mechanic to get your bike ready to race. Dan Goodbourn shows you how to make sure your ride runs smoothly
Triathlon cycling technique: 10 common mistakes on the bike leg
Cycling coach Nik Cook explains 10 common mistakes triathletes make on the bike leg and how to put them right
How can I reduce drag on the bike?
220 cycling coach Nik Cook advises a triathlete in his second season on how he can make aero improvements on the bike so he reduces drag
Sub 1-hr bike workout – prepare for the track
Prepare for the demands of a track cycling session – which can last up to two hours and cover 60km or more – with this indoor smash-out…
A triathlete’s guide to track cycling
If you want to take your cycling to the next level, the velodrome is a great place to start. And with six indoor tracks now open to the public in the UK, there may be one closer than you think…
Five turbo training sessions
Try these five sets of our favourite turbo trainer workouts, and take your biking to the next level.
Sub-1hr bike session: Dye hard!
Improve your speed surges, passing power and lactate threshold with US pro Cameron Dye
Sub-1hr session: Visualise a bike PB
No more than 10mins each day can see you smash the second tri leg. We show you how…
How to make velodrome training more triathlon-specific
You don’t need to attempt the Hour Record to improve your bike performances
Four bike drills to improve your triathlon times
Put more weapons in your cycling arsenal with these workouts
Sub-1hr bike workout: Into the red
This tough turbo workout for advanced athletes will test all aspects of your cycling fitness
Race faster for free
Cash well-spent can sometimes help you achieve better race results, but the best things in triathlon are often free. Here’s our guide…
Sub-1hr bike session: Leg overloader
Our turbo workout for advanced-level athletes will help you develop your strength and lactate tolerance
Five ways to add more bike speed for £500
From bike fits to aerobars and more, we examine your options
