Bicycling Resources (02)

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.

International Bicycling News
Stay updated with bicycling news from across the globe. This website features news stories and articles that are frequently updated, as well as interviews with cycling pros such as Fast Freddie, Nathan O'Neill, the Giro Podium Girls, and other cycling pros. Learn tips to improve cycling, and browse the toolbox training section to do so. A section of bicycling travel and tours is also available to help you connect with other bicyclers and athletes.

Staying Comfortable While Biking in a Triathlon
Bicycling, whether in a triathlon or just for training or fun, is hard work. This article gives tips to help cyclists stay comfortable during a triathlon. Tips include wearing sunglasses, shifting positions on the bike, using lubrication on your bike seat, combating numb hands from biking, having a professional bike fitting and more.

Biking Tips for Organized Tours and Charity Events
If your gearing up for a triathlon race, here are some helpful hints and insider know-how's. First, if your not used to close riding, don't do it on your first tour. The article recommends joining a local club to get used to the concept of riding close. It is rude to "sit on" someone's wheel and draft if you don't know the person and haven't asked permission to be there, the article advises. A biker in a triathlon should always look up, and look ahead several feet. If riding in a pace line, for example, avoid tire-fixation and point out road hazards to bikers behind you. Do not cross wheels with the person ahead of you, either. For more tips, check out this valuable article of triathlon cycling information.