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Training, simply put, is adding specific stress to the body. Your body then adapts to the stress load, and gets stronger, faster, or more powerful.  But there are times when completing your work out

Propelling yourself on a bicycle is a simple concept: push the pedals harder, faster, or both to increase speed. But producing that speed efficiently is a different challenge. Power is only part of t

Choosing the right aerobar extension can make a huge difference in your next triathlon or time trial, and it is a relatively cheap enhancement.  Extensions come in a wide variety of shapes, but whatev

Tubeless Road Tire Pressure: A Rider’s PSI Guide For most road cyclists on tubeless setups, start at typical pressure ranges for a 25mm tire, dropping to lower typical pressures for a wider 28mm tire

Bikes range in price from as little as $800 to well over $5000, and vary greatly in design, materials, and performance. If you are new to triathlon, or even contemplating a triathlon, do you have to h

In these economic times triathletes are looking for ways to limit expenditures like everyone else. I am often asked where the “best” or most effective place to invest in triathlon equipment lies. Al

Tire Rolling Resistance: Physics, Fuel, and What It Costs You Tire rolling resistance is the energy a vehicle must continuously supply just to keep its tires rolling on a surface. Every rotation defo

One of the myths and misconceptions I often find myself dispelling is that a triathlon bike is faster because it is more aerodynamic than other bikes.  The aerodynamic drag of any bike is small when i

Gravel Tire Width: Find Your Perfect Size in 2026 For most gravel riders, a 40–45 mm tire is the right choice. That range delivers the best balance of rolling speed, comfort on mixed surfaces, and en

Which Gravel Tread Pattern Actually Fits Your Ride? Match your tread to the hardest surface on your route: slick or file tread for pavement and hardpack, semi-knob for mixed gravel, and knobbed tread

Power meters are by no means perfect devices and can be expensive to boot. A power meter requires a level of technical and analytical aptitude that not every athlete will possess. However, if used t

Choose a Power Meter That Won’t Make You Buy Twice A cycling power meter is the single most effective objective training tool for riders who want measurable, repeatable performance gains. Yes, compet

Terrain Driven Tire Sidewall Protection: Casing First, Inserts Later Tire sidewall protection comes from reinforced casings, sidewall layers, bead-to-bead breakers, and tubeless inserts working toget

No swimmer works hard, swimming lap after lap, just to get injured. But that may be the cause of swimmer's shoulder. Lap after lap, done with the wrong swimming technique, too often or too fast. USA

SRAM has released a flurry of new technologies in the last few years, most notably the DUB bottom bracket and AXS electronic groupo in 2019, eating into Shimano's market share of high end component sa

Even a 1% drop in body weight due to dehydration can significantly affect endurance.  As blood plasma volume drops the body has to work harder to circulate a more limited amount of fluid meaning less

Avoid an 8.3 Watt Drag: The Most Aero Way To Mount Your Water Bottles The most reliable setup combines two low-drag frame-mounted cages with a collapsible soft flask stashed in a jersey pocket for ba

In you really want to be prepared for your next race you must consider the details of the race course. Although this may seem self-evident, athletes will often stick to their usual training rou

We have all heard the phrase adapt and overcome but when faced with a situation that challenges us it takes skill, practice, and discipline to implement this strategy. To adapt requires flexibility;

By Coach Matt Russ Illegal drafting on the bike leg has become one of the most talked-about problems in triathlon this year, and for good reason. Athletes are increasingly frustrated by competitors wh

By Coach Tracy PalmerAs a coach and an athlete, I have always welcomed the off season. I like the change in pace and the change in focus with my athletes. We may work on running a little more, spend

With a two year old and another on the way we began our search for a tandem stroller.  What I discovered was that while there were plenty of tandem strollers, there were few that could accommodate an

I love my video doorbell.  I won't mention the brand, but you have probably seen it advertised on TV.  What I like most about it is its' simplicity and ease of use out of the box.  I quickly understoo

Becoming a pro athlete in any sport is the ultimate dream of many.  The esteem, recognition, and of course money that come with professional status are worth devoting some of the best years of their l

There is no other factory athletic performance as much as hydration. A dehydration state is considered to be water loss equaling 1% of your body weight. By the time you loose 2% plan on loosing 10-1

Riders: Tubeless Tire Pressure, Calculator First, Shop Tested 55–75 Start road tubeless around 55-75 psi, gravel around 28-40 psi, and mountain bike tires around 18-28 psi, then fine-tune from there.

by Coach Matt RussNo athlete enjoys being passed in a race. When you sense you are falling behind the natural reaction is speed up; attempting to keep pace or chase the person now in front of you. B

Bicycle seats come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Finding the right one is often a confusing process of trial and error for cyclists. However, a little education goes a long way, a

Cyclists: Save Up to 8 Watts With Aero Bottle Placement Hide your hydration when you can. Tucking a bottle between your arms or angling one tight behind the saddle beats a round bottle on the downtub

There are interesting new tools designed to aid the bike fitting process. Some incorporate dynamic motion sensing and capture technology. As a gadget guy, I am compelled by new technology and I o

Cyclists: Fly with CO2 Cartridges Without Confiscation on U.S. Flights Loose CO2 cartridges are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage on U.S. commercial flights. The TSA and FAA treat them as co

There is clean, and there is spotless. When it comes to my bicycle I prefer the later. Cleaning your bike may or may not be a labor of love for you but there is an easy way to do it.  Bike shops do a

The aerobar or aero position was not designed for comfort, is was designed to reduce drag which it does a great job of.  But it is by no means natural to the human body and many people have a hard tim

by Matt Russ Bicycle power meters are arguably one of the most influential training technologies to come along in cycling in decades. Once considered a mythical device reserved for professional cyclis

Bottle Cage Bolt Torque 2–6 Nm: Read the Limiting Component Most bottle cage bolts tighten to somewhere between 2 and 4 Nm on carbon frames or carbon cages, and 3 to 6 Nm on aluminum setups. That ran

Choosing The Right Helmet: 3 Test Backed Rules for Aero vs Cooling Helmets Choose an aerodynamic helmet when your event and speed make drag the dominant limiter, such as in flat time trials or solo b

Yes, You Can Carry Repair Tools in a Water Bottle A purpose-built tool bottle is a practical, discreet way to carry a compact repair kit on most rides. It fits in a standard bottle cage, keeps tools

How to Service SPD Pedals: A Complete DIY Maintenance Guide Most Shimano SPD pedals are fully serviceable at home, and the fix usually takes less time than washing your bike. A five-minute grease pur

By Coach Matt Russ for Performance Conditioning There are a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical tests that can be used to evaluate a runner's fitness,  establish training zones, and measure pro

Aerobar Fit in Six Steps: Bench to Road Setup, Torque to Spec Yes, clip-on aerobars will fit most round 31.8mm handlebar sections, but only when you clamp on a rated section, torque bolts to the manu