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I recently purchased a new set of knee pads and I went with the Fox Launch Pro D30 Knee Pads. A huge thanks to Pushys for looking after me.When choosing new knee pads I was looking for superior performance in a number of area’s. Protection, Comfort and Fit.ProtectionThe new D30 material used around the kneecap is excellent in that its hardness allows the kneepads to slide over rocks and roots and not get snagged on edges. Previous knee pads have …

[gallery ids="18689,18688" type="rectangular"]A chill is in the air and that means it’s time to start thinking about wearing the right gear to keep you comfortable. I often see cyclists wearing a big bulky thick jacket over the top of their cycling jersey. Whilst they seem happy to start with, after a few kilometers they are a sweaty mess and midway in they are more cold due to sweat not wicking away. If there is one piece of advice I can give, i …

How to train for triathlon is a pretty broad topic, but what I want to focus on in this article is training at the right intensity mix. As a triathlon coach, I often encounter athletes who get the intensity mix wrong and end up going backwards or not progressing as they would expect. They often wonder why they are putting in so much effort – giving their heart and soul to training – yet they don’t go faster. The key to going faster is to train sl …

As the days continue to get shorter it’s time to start thinking about what lights you will need to suit your early morning rides and even those commutes home after work.There are so many options that it can get confusing which will suit you best. Generally, the higher the lumen, the brighter the light and the higher the price. The question you need to ask yourself is how much riding do you do in the dark?If your rides start early and your out in …