Triathlon Training - The Bike Phase and preparation for the run

One more pedal to the Triathlon Medal’

Pictured to the left:

A 40K Olympic Distance race in the London Triathlon, two bottles on the bike, one Isotonic, one water, race number on the front of the helmet, race chip firmly secured on the (wrong) ankle (a fine if you lose one).

This section of Triathlon Plain and Simple deals with all things bike, including:

• How to rack your bike
• What kit to have on your bike for short and long distances
• How to exit T2 safely
• Ideas on nutrition and hydration on the bike
• How to prepare for the end of the bike leg
• Coming into T2 safely

Extract from the book

"Depending on the distance you are racing, start the preparation for dismount at least ½ mile out, start to prepare your legs and your own focus and discipline for this technical transition. Get into an easy gear. (Especially at London, where the final few yards are up a steep ramp before you can even think about taking your feet out of your shoes and peddling the final yards)’."

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Marshals

Marshals in most races will be flagging you down before the dismount line, you should have already researched this in advance so you will know when to come off the speed and prepare. Feet out of the bike shoes or still in until you get to your transition place, this is your choice as you can see from the Triathletes in this picture. There are no hard and fast rules, except what suits you, and compete as you train.

Bike Types

Road bike or Mountain bike, in Triathlon whatever bike you use, you must have a safe and secure bike helmet, that is a given, which you should never compromise
(Photo Sportsunday)