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Re: How to maintain 85-95 rpm cadence during cycling?

guest — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:48:58 GMT

Thanks guys for the tips..

BT Rob

How do I perform the one legged drill? Is it the same as trying to pedal on one leg on the bike at one time?

How can I do that on the moving bike since I do not own a bike trainer at the moment?

Many thanks for the advise.

Re: very new to triathlons

guest — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:02:16 GMT

Hi,

I guess it wouldn't be advisable to get the wet suit for your first tri. Unless you know that you will be into tri for a long time

to come.. You can just rent it from your friendly tri shop..

Can't give much advice for your training since I'm also new to this sport also. Most important have fun and enjoy the process.

Cheers...

How to maintain 85-95 rpm cadence during cycling?

guest — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:47:07 GMT

Hi guys,

I having troubles to maintain an average of 85-95 rpm cadence during cycling..

I tried with various gear combination with riding on flat road, but only able to sustain an average of 75 rpm.

I believe my riding is not effective for long distance.. Is there any workout or methods to bring up my average cadence?

Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Regards.

Kevin

Re: Ironman 70.3 for tri newbie in 8 months time

guest — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:59:36 GMT

Awesome... All the best for your first ironman 70.3... Have fun and savour the moments..

Re: Strain on palm after long bike riding

guest — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:10:10 GMT

Hi Sara,

Awesome.. Many thanks for the articles posted...

Re: Is this realistic?

guest — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:45:42 GMT

I guess everything is possible if you have set the goal and go all out for it. Determined to stay in the course no matter what happened.

Your story has given me more reasons to look forward to my first ever ironman 70.3 in Nov. Cheers

I believe every one can do it if his mind has aleady conceived the dream.

Train well and all the very best for your first IM.

Re: Strain on palm after long bike riding

guest — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:38:37 GMT

Thank you guys for all the valuable inputs. Will definitely explore in the areas suggested.

Re: Strain on palm after long bike riding

guest — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:33:27 GMT

Hi,

The pain is located near to the thumbnail just above wrist. That is where I apply most of the pressure during cycling.

It is felt after at least 2 hours after riding, generally it will go away after 1 or 2 days. Sometimes I do experience the numbness

you mentioned in type 2.

I don't usually wear gloves during riding. What kind of gloves would you recommend?

I would change my bar tape once it's start to wear out or get dirty.

Thanks for pointing out on the last portion, I usually ride most of the time with my hands straighten. Maybe this could be one of the cause

that you mentioned. I will try to bend my hand during riding to see if its help with the conditions.

I will update again when I get into my long riding..

Thank alot for the valuable sharing

Re: Ironman 70.3 for tri newbie in 8 months time

guest — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:56:59 GMT

Nice to heard your stories... Thanks for the advice

Strain on palm after long bike riding

guest — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:50:18 GMT

I always have a problem with long hours of bike riding.

I have the tendency to push my body weight against the handle bar which always resulted strain on my palm.

I was told to relax my hands and placed it on the area near to the brakes but failed to relax it. Any advise or ways to reduce

the level of pressures exerted to my hands during riding?