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There are three different types of goals in the sporting world. Outcome goals relate to winning and losing or specific results of a competition. Performance goals are related to statistics that can help an athlete improve at what they are trying to do, whether it be a certain lap time or beating a certain Strava segment. Process goals relate to performance goals; they are what an athlete should focus on while performing a sporting skill. In terms …

Racing in long-distance triathlons involves a lot of time in the aero position (hopefully). Setting up the bike is a fine balance between finding comfort and a slippery, aerodynamic position. If the bike is too aggressive then often this will result in pain and discomfort, which may mean you cannot maintain the position for the whole race, whereas a comfortable position may be too upright and take more wind than you need to. [caption id="att …

Are you forgetting something?When you think about getting ready for a ride, there are a few essentials many of us think about: cycling kit, socks, shoes, our GPS of course, and sometimes even music. Unfortunately, there is another important element that we often neglect… sunglasses.When it comes to the sun, we often think about protecting our skin from UV rays with sunscreen and hats, but we forget that our eyes are susceptible to UV ray exposure …

Over my time as a mountain biker, I have tried many grips. First thing's first: a firm, thick, tacky grip that doesn't get slippery when wet is what is needed for downhill. I have experimented with many grips to try to find that 'just right' mixture. I believe that Renthal Lock-on Kevlar Grips are the best grips I have ever used. They last a hell of a long time and even partially mould to your hands. Wearing gloves with these grips would be bette …