Tag Archives: triathlon cycling

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  How to: Descending on the bike

  Posted on April 18, 2019 by jofrancis in Uncategorized

  Climbing on the bike is hard –  which should in turn mean that descending is a real joy but in actual fact it can be quite intimidating for some athletes.  Put together the combination of speed, that slight out of control feeling, some twists and turns and the downhill prospect becomes quite a daunting one, […]

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  How to: climb hills on your bike

  Posted on August 9, 2017 by jofrancis in Cycling, Website Articles

  There is no denying that climbing hills on your bike is hard and it’s an area of frustration for many riders.  Remember that you are fighting against gravity so there are some techniques that you should be adopting to ride smart and make it a little easier on yourself. There is a tendency to shift […]

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  Is your bike ready?

  Posted on August 2, 2017 by liz in Cycling

  You are working towards your goal of finishing your first triathlon or competing well in your second triathlon.  You intend to be well prepared but is your bike?  This article looks at how you should prepare your bike for a triathlon. You don’t have to go out and buy a new bike for your first […]

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  Tri bars, low-profile bikes and aero-helmets……

  Posted on April 22, 2014 by jofrancis in Cycling, Masters Article Library

  We are often asked about the benefits of triathlon-specific bikes over standard road bikes, or road bikes adapted with tri-bars. Nowadays, all three options seem to fall within many people’s reach – perhaps the most common limiting factor is space to store another bike, rather than any financial concern. Other frequent concerns include ‘looking like […]

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• VO2 max Performance Testing

  Posted on October 17, 2011 by liz in Performance Testing, Services

  Performance testing is a key component of any well structured training plan and will ensure you are training at the right intensity at the right time. The information you can gain is potentially invaluable to you and your coach for ensuring optimal training. The first bike tests will be held in Kent (Aylesford) on Sunday […]

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