Biking and cycling
Most of the time you typically need two bike tire levers to remove a bicycle tire. It might be possible to do it with less, but it’s best to use a pair of levers to avoid damaging the tire or the rim. Make sure you have at least 2 with you when preparing to go out on a ride. Since they are so small, you might want to throw in an extra in case one of them breaks.
Road bike tire size matters for several reasons. Not only does it affect how fast you can go, but it also factors into the overall feel of you ride.
Explore the benefits of wearing cycling shoes, why you should avoid riding barefoot or in flip-flops, and what types of shoes are best for cycling.
So what’s a reasonable heart rate for swimming, biking, and running? We get into the heart rate zones and which ones are the best for training, competing, and recovering.
Professional triathletes are much like the rest of us when it comes to their stance on alcohol. Some of them drink, but some don’t. Champion triathletes Mirinda Carfrae, Tim O’Donnel, and Linsey Corbin all admit to enjoying a glass or two of wine or beer even during their training season. Whether triathletes feel pressure to celebrate with alcohol or they just enjoy drinking, research shows serious recreational endurance athletes drink more than their sedentary counterparts.
Aerobars — also known as tri bars — are a somewhat controversial bicycle attachment. Some triathletes love them, and others fear them. They have a host of benefits but also a few disadvantages. Due to the negatives, they’re banned in some races.