Bike Training Tip – Downhill Techniques
Riding downhill can be scary for some athletes. Having your body and mind in the right place, doing the right things can reduce stress and improve downhill performance and [...]
Bike Training Tip – Get a race checkup!
Get a “race checkup” for your bike prior to race day for EVERY race. This helps with maintenance of your bike and it reduces your anxiety. You know your [...]
Bike Training Tip – How to safely clip in and out of bike pedals
Cyclists, new to clip-in style bike shoes and pedals often fall while starting or stopping their bike at an intersection. These falls can usually be avoided by using the [...]
Bike Training Tip – Efficient Pedaling
Bike pedal cadence is directly related to which gear you select. Selecting a gear that results in a cadence of 80 to 90 rpm is optimal for triathletes since [...]
Bike Training Tip – Learn To Fix A Flat Tire
Learn how to change a flat tire and do basic bike repair—Ask our bike shop sponsor, Spokes Wheaton, or a friend or your coach to help you! If you [...]
Bike Tip – How to fix a dropped bike chain
Have you ever dropped your bike chain in the middle of a ride? Check out this short video on how to get the chain back on quickly.
Bike Tip – Learn to change a flat tire!
Wintertime is a great time of the year to practice changing a flat tire. Pull a tire from your bike, deflate it and start the tire changing process. Once [...]
Bike Training Tip – Engage Your Glutes
Engage your glute muscles as much as possible during hard interval work on the bike trainer. This will help ensure that you maintain good form during a state of [...]
Bike Training Tip – Insert Bottle Without Looking
Use Computrainer or indoor bike trainer rides as a chance to work on "staying aero" while sipping from your water bottle. Engage your core, stabilizing from your hips and [...]