220 Triathlon

10 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR ROAD-RIDING PERFORMANCE

01 CHOOSE YOUR POSITION

Do you stand or do you sit? It’s a common question when it comes to ascending. The answer? That depends on your anatomy as there’s evidence that larger triathletes will benefit from remaining in the saddle while lighter ones should stand more. A further study from Professor Ernst Hansen showed that road cyclists were more efficient when remaining seated until the gradient hit 10%. After that, standing became more efficient.

02 TAP INTO TECH

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