Consistency in Training
22nd Jun 2017
Preparing for an endurance sport event requires putting in a lot of training. It is not about who can do the most, but more about who can consistently know the fine line between too much and too little. Getting this balance right can mean avoiding time out for injuries, illness and fatigue, hence giving you consistent training blocks.Over-training is the most common mistake by triathletes. It's an easy mindset to take, but that little bit extra o
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Jetsetting with your +1
18th Jun 2017
Having travelled overseas for the last seven years to compete, I think it’s safe to say I’ve learnt the “joys” of travelling with a bike. Being only 2.5 weeks out from travelling to Europe inspired me to share some useful tips I’ve learnt and thought might be helpful for anyone taking their beloved two-wheeled friend with them on their adventure. Note: this is for the average Jo toughing it out in economy class.Need to lose some weight?Travelli
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Rider Review – Boardman SLR Endurance 9.2
17th Jun 2017
Who doesn’t love new bike day? It’s even better when new bike day turns into new bike month because you have found a bike that makes you so happy that you just can’t wait to ride, even in the cold, dark of winter!That’s what I’ve found in the Boardman SLR Endurance 9.2 road bike. It had been a very, very long time since I had been on a road bike, having spent the best part of the last three years on a time trial bike. I was nervous and sceptica
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Finding that annoying creaking
13th Jun 2017
How nice is it to blend in with nature or cruise around the paths on our bicycles, taking in everything the outdoors has to offer? Smooth, easy riding - that is, except for that annoying creaking sound coming from our bike with every pedal stroke.Now sometimes it is an easy diagnosis, with it being as simple as a loose bolt, but usually, no matter how hard we look, this elusive creaking noise can be much harder to find. It could be anything fro
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What to do when it's wet outside?
3rd Jun 2017
There is nothing better than strapping up your shoes, wearing your favourite kit and heading out in the warm sun for a ride. But what happens when the sky turns grey and it starts raining? Stay in bed? Tough it out in the rain? How about neither, staying in bed is just plain lazy and toughing it out in the rain is a recipe for disaster, with slippery white lines, leaked car fuel and poor visibility.The answer? Maximise your workout with an indoor
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