If you’re a new triathlete, you might be wondering which is better: a road bike or a triathlon bike. Though many triathletes have strong opinions about the best beginner triathlon bikes, the truth is ...

Any old road bike will do for a triathlon. Hell, we’ve seen a Taft-esque man lumber through a sprint on a mountain bike. But if you want to be in the optimal position for performance in a multi-sport ...

Let’s see how many people are interested in a carbon triathlon bike. Now, let’s see how many people are interested in a carbon triathlon bike under $2,500. That’s right, folks, the very bicycle we’re ...

Most triathletes look at how to get faster swim, bike, and run splits in their race, forgetting that the overall time is more than the sum of those three parts. In fact, the place where it may be ...

One of the first big considerations you’ll have to make as a new triathlete is what bike you should ride. Any bike is better than no bike, so if you have an old eight-speed, or if a friend can loan a ...

Cervélo has designed one of the first-ever triathlon-specific bicycles, one that features a one-piece carbon fiber frame, aerodynamic brakes, and a fresh shape. It will debut Oct. 8 at the Ironman ...

Like swimming, cycling provides a great cardiovascular workout and burns lots of fat and calories without any impact. However, cycling is far more like running in that it is primarily a lower-body ...

The 24.8-mile (40-kilometer) bike segment of an Olympic-distance triathlon, sandwiched between the swimming and running portions, is the longest of the three disciplines—and the most critical to ...

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The big question you’re probably asking yourself is – is it worth investing in triathlon bike shoes, or can road bike shoes do the job just as well? In this article, we’ll lay out the key benefits of ...

Eight kids strapped on their helmets on a recent Saturday at the Bob Dye Clay Family Branch YMCA, weaving their bikes in and out of cones through a makeshift course, some huffing and puffing with ...

Want to go faster on your triathlon bike? Then some carbon wheels with deeper rims to slice through wind are one of the most proven investments you can make. While your legs are the most important ...