Marginal Gains and the Bike

Marginal Gains and the Bike

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

Bike Fit and Forces Acting on a Cyclist

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...

Small Bike Fit Changes Make a Difference

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...