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The shift in recent times for long course triathletes from a ‘triathlon shoe’ with Velcro straps to a ‘road shoe’ with dials is a sure fire way to blitzing your next bike. Long course triathletes have become more aware that the more comfortable you are during a ride, the longer you can hold your aero position and the more power you can put to the pedals. So what is the main difference between a road shoes and a triathlon shoe?What is the differen …

Winter in the land of Oz, contrary to popular belief it can get cold (for example recent snow flurries in eastern Australia!). If you're cycling gently in decent conditions like in the northern states, you might get away with simple coverings, but if you plan to ride for any length of time and in all weather (for example Canberra & Melbourne), you've got to learn to layer. Layers mean you're ready for heat, cold, rain, sun or snow. If you're …

Over the years, I’ve experimented with all kinds of different saddles and I know plenty of fellow cyclists that have done the same. I have learnt that there is no one, perfect saddle because we all have different riding positions, different levels of flexibility and variations in our sit bone widths. For me, riding track made it tricky to find the right saddle and get the right (and UCI legal) positon at the same time. Even riding a race as short …

Drink stations are set up along the course of every endurance race for your benefit; nevertheless, there is a bit of skill involved in grabbing a cup and drinking while on the run. Here are a couple of tips to help you get the most out of the re-hydration stations: Practice during training – Drinking on the run can be harder than you realise, especially if you don’t plan on slowing down. Practice grabbing a cup from a table (or volunteer) and man …