Why Bike Fit is so Important
Why Bike Fit is so Important Whether you are new to cycling or have been cycling for a long time, a bike fit is one of the best investments into your cycling that you can make. It is a...
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Get into Gravel: Your Comprehensive Guide to Gravel Riding and Racing
Read nowGet into Gravel: Your Comprehensive Guide to Gravel Riding and RacingDiscover the Freedom of Gravel GrindingGravel riding, the perfect amalgamation of road cycling's speed and mountain biking's adventure, has captured the hearts of cyclists seeking new challenges and camaraderie. This...
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How to Travel with your Bike
Read nowHow to travel with your bike One of the greatest experiences is riding your bike on roads that are far from your normal training grounds. Traveling with your bike opens up a world of possibilities, the challenge of unfamiliar...
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How to Stay Motivated while Training Indoors
Read nowHow to Stay Motivated while Training Indoors Wintertime is here, and that means that inclement weather plays a factor in how you can complete your workouts. When cold and rainy weather forces you to stay inside for training, it is...
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ADJUSTING TRAINING IN THE SUMMER HEAT
Summer is here, and so is the heat and humidity that comes with the sunny blue skies. As the heat and humidity increase, so does the amount of work it takes your body to pump enough blood to keep you cool.Read now -
OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON RACING & TRAINING
Have you ever wondered about how to spice up your training and add a sense of adventure to your triathlon experience? If so, you might be ready to explore off-road triathlon. As the name might suggest, off-road triathlons are triathlons that are done off-road. They involve swimming in natural open water, mountain biking, and trail running.Read now -
HOW TO SAFETY CHECK YOUR BIKE
Doing a safety check before every bike ride is an important part of preparing for a safe and enjoyable ride. And it doesn’t matter if the bike you are riding has been in storage for years or you ride it 200+ miles every week. Long term storage and regular use can both lead to degradation and/or damage of components and the frame.Read now -
BIOMECHANICS OF RUNNING OVERVIEW
For over 20 years Playtri coaches have worked with triathletes and runners on improving their run form and decreasing their chance of injury. As a coach and a Playtri coached athlete, I have seen the impact that working on run form with a coach can have on an athlete’s ability to race well. Although running is arguably the simplest and easiest of the three disciplines of triathlon to practice, it is also THE discipline that leads to the greatest cause of injuries.Read now -
Hydration for Training & Racing
Read nowStaying hydrated plays an important role in your training and racing as an endurance athlete. Your training day or race day can be made or broken by the hydration decisions you make that day and in the days leading up to it. For over 20 years, Playtri coaches have been helping athletes create sustainable and simple hydration plans for their training and racing through performance testing and individual coaching plans.
