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You put in as many miles as the next athlete and your bike is just as nice. So why did he pass you before the run? He might know some bike handling subtleties that you donÌ_Ì_åÈt Ì_Ì__ yet.
Ì_Ì_ÌÂSometimes getting faster is about doing the easy things,Ì_Ì_? says pro cyclist Carmen Small of Specialized-Lululemon. Ì_Ì_ÌÂI did a triathlon a while back and was surprised to see all of the places that people were giving up speed because they werenÌ_Ì_åÈt doing certain basics.Ì_Ì_?
Stop throwing away speed. Use these tips from roadies and track cyclists to come out ahead on race day:
Take a smarter turn.
Ì_Ì_ÌÂI passed two or three people in a corner because I was carrying my speed and they werenÌ_Ì_åÈt,Ì_Ì_? Small says. Smooth cornering is about physics and practice. Start by figuring out a good, smooth line through a turnÌ_Ì_̨try starting a little wide and cutting the cornerÌ_Ì_̨and do any braking before you get into it. Bring your inside leg up and shift your weight onto the outside pedal. At the same time, Ì_Ì_ÌÂcountersteerÌ_Ì_? by applying a little pressure with the inside hand. Look where youÌ_Ì_åÈre going, be clear about it, carve your turn, and pedal out of it.
Pedal downhill.
Ì_Ì_ÌÂIn triathlon, you donÌ_Ì_åÈt stop moving when you are swimming and running, so why Ì_Ì_ÌÐrestÌ_Ì_åÈ when descending on the bike?Ì_Ì_? says Karen Edwards, Ph.D., co-owner of North Coast Endurance Coaching in Cleveland. Ì_Ì_ÌÂMaintaining a steady cadence will not only help you get ahead, but can also help reduce lactic acid buildup in your legs.Ì_Ì_? When the descent is too steep or too technical to pedal through, donÌ_Ì_åÈt stay in your aerobars, but do get in a tuck position with access to your brake levers, she says. Ì_Ì_ÌÂKeep both cranks horizontal; donÌ_Ì_åÈt have one foot down. This will act as a shock absorber, which helps keep you stable.Ì_Ì_?
Try the track.
Ì_Ì_ÌÂIn track cycling, you can purely focus on your riding. Forget about monster potholes, traffic distractions and speed limits,Ì_Ì_? says Edwards, who, in addition to multisport coaching, also teaches the Track 101 class at the Cleveland Velodrome. Ì_Ì_ÌÂTrack cycling also builds power, since steep banks require a constant speed of 16 to 17 miles per hour to simply stay upright during the turns.Ì_Ì_? Practice riding on a banked track, and youÌ_Ì_åÈll likely feel more confident leaning into corners and tackling challenging descents on the road. Since fixed-gear track bikes require you to constantly pedal, Ì_Ì_ÌÂat the very least, a track bike will help you become more aware of your pedaling habits.Ì_Ì_? You donÌ_Ì_åÈt have to jump into racing to get the benefits; many tracks offer lessons or Ì_Ì_ÌÂtry the trackÌ_Ì_? days.
By Marty Munson for Triathlete Europe Magazine
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Original Article:
http://www.challenge-family.com/five-little-ways-to-shave-big-time-on-the-bike/
