Marginal Gains and the Bike Since my race last weekend at IM 70.3 Ohio I’ve had several people ask about or comment on my bike split. I rode to 1st in AG on the bike. There’s a lot that went into this other than my bike fitness. My bike, the machine, is...
Bike Fit and Forces Acting on a Cyclist There are 4 forces that act on a cyclist and determine how fast the cyclist moves – propulsion, gravity, rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag. These four forces interact in various mixes with the conditions in which the...
Virtual Training and Staying Connected During the Covid-19 Pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has us all staying at home. I’ve been doing a lot of riding indoors. And leading out coached indoor bike workout through other means. With all the tech in the world today,...
Small Bike Fit Changes Make a Difference I have a saying: “Bike fitting is a game of millimeters”. Many times small changes to a bike fit can make a world of difference in comfort and aerodynamics. The triathlete in the video came into Speed Lab with a...
For any beginner, triathlon has many challenges. Finding a pool, getting a bike, figuring out how often to swim, bike, and run. These type of situations can be difficult for many athletes to figure out. Does adding one more task to your long list help or is it more of...
Well, with the doldrums of winter upon us, there no doubt will be a variety of triathletes with very different outcomes of the off-season. Let’s talk a bit about how to take on the winter and my personal opinion of indoor dislike compared to potential benefit factors...
