Sport of Biking/Cycling (01)

Road Bikes vs. Triathlon Bikes: Seats, Wheels and Structure
This article explains the differences between road bikes and triathlon bikes, and makes mention of bike seat use. The angle of the seat tube on a triathlon bike is usually 78 degrees. A typical road bike seat angle is 73 degrees, in comparison. This steeper seat angle serves to open the distance between the thigh and the torso up, easing muscular tension in the legs and lower back and making breathing easier. The rest of the article offers useful information about the differences between road and triathlon bicycles in seating, wheels and overall structure.

Best Triathlon Bikes
This website gives information about some of the best triathlon bikes. Though the versions may have been updated since this was published, it still gives a useful review of top triathlon bikes. Bikes mentioned include the Cannondale Mulisport 800, which as the aero rear triangle the minimizes shock. The Litespeed Saber is an updated version of the older Tachyon, but is more comfortable for riding. One of the best features about this bike is its durability. The rest of the website has more top triathlon bike picks.

Bike Maintenance
If you ride a bike, it's important to take care of it. Whether you use your bike for leisure or triathlon racing, bike maintenance is important - and easy with this guide. The great thing about bicycles is that almost everything is visible and accessible for the home mechanic to deal with, according to rider Hilary Stone. But if you aren't into the fixings or don't have the time, he recommends that you make friends with your local dealer and have your bike serviced every six to twelve months (perhaps more frequently if you ride off road). With a few exceptions, most bike parts are fairly universal in their maintenance whatever discipline they are used for. This website covers trouble-shooting, emergency repairs and bike tools.

6 Weeks to Swimming, Biking and Running Success
This triathlete participated in the Danskin Women's Triathlon, and recommends the following tips to prepare for the swim-bike-run event. It will take two weeks to develop your skill training. She highlights training plans here, and recommends training for a short time to develop techniques. As you progress in your training, you will systematically add time or distance to your workouts while you concentrate on improving your skills at swimming, cycling and running, she says. The next step is to work on building a bigger base and improving cardiovascular conditioning. She outlines her plans with charts that show how much time to put into various workouts.