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By Coach John DiPalo In addition to all of the swim, bike, and run work that we do, it is important to have the tools and the knowledge to perform basic mechanical tasks on your bike. Not only will it save you money and time (no more bike shop visits for basic repairs and maintenance),[…]
By Coach John DiPalo We work hard for every watt we produce. But not all of those watts go into producing more speed. Sometimes, our equipment can get in the way of our speed. In this article, you’ll learn how to wax your chain to get more of your watts into forward propulsion. Waxing a[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh As spring approaches and daylight increases, many of us will be getting outside more often for rides (yay!) but that doesn’t mean the temperatures will always be mild, especially in the early mornings. Do not be afraid of cold weather cycling – it can be quite enjoyable with the right[…]
By Coach Mike Stout Do you love trying new adventures, such as cycling off road, and running trails? If you do, then a gravel triathlon offers this and so much more. Instead of riding & running on the road you’ll get the opportunity to experience the challenge of racing on a variety of terrain and[…]
This article explains the value of bike handling skills, and then offers you 9 bike handling drills you can try on any ride.
Riding indoors doesn’t have to be monotonous. We offer 3 trainer workouts for triathletes to help you spice up your indoor training!
You have a few months until your “A” race of the season, and you are officially in the “base” or “general preparation” phase of training. Okay, so what the heck does that mean? In a periodized training plan, the base or general prep phase is focused primarily on building an aerobic foundation upon which you[…]
[Note: Road Noise provided John and I with road noise vests for our review. We agreed to review the vests and provide our honest assessment.] After months of riding indoors, the weather broke two weekends ago for a slight instant – just long enough for a 4-hour outside jaunt. Outside, people! It’s been an especially[…]
Many of us have come to recognize fitness or threshold testing as 20-60 minutes of pure burning hell. It typically involves a lot of drooling, cussing, burning sensations, and squirrely-feeling body parts. For some, vomit may be involved. These assessments are not simply meant as terrible torture devices. They provide important information regarding our functional[…]
