How Fast Can You Go (in any given gear)?
Sep 18If you are like me, then the gear you choose while racing in a triathlon is going to be the one that allows you to a) pedal fast, and b) go fast! Why pedal fast? It’s usually easier to go up hills or flat out if you can spin vs. mashing the pedals, though I have seen athletes doing just this even when going up hill. Why go fast? That’s the whole point of racing! So, just how...
How To Improve Your Triathlon Time
Sep 11Triathlons: Swim, Bike, and Run. Chances are good, if you are new to the sport, that you are very good at one of these three sports. Swimming and running, while both requiring some amount of force to propel you forward, also require technique. Good technique in swimming will enable you to float across or through the water with less drag. Good technique in running will allow you to move...
My First Bicycle Power Meter
Sep 04I have been hearing about power meters for a few years now and when I took the USAT coaching certification clinic, the coach/presenters said that the best way for athletes to train on the bike is using a power meter. So, I finally made the leap and purchased one. What is a power meter? Power meters do just that – measure power. Some, like the one I have, are integrated into the rear...
Using Presta Valve Extenders
Aug 27I recently purchased a Zipp 808 rear wheel with a CycleOps Power Meter. One of the first things I found out was that the presta valves on my inner tube would not be long enough to pass through the rim of the 808. Zipp sells presta valve extenders just for this purpose. The extender is basically a long steel tube. One on end are threads that thread onto the presta valve. On the other end...
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