If you’re planning on doing your first triathlon this year, you’re probably also thinking about purchasing a bike.  That’s great!  Now is a fantastic time to buy a bike.
Unfortunately, bikes are expensive.  And, with the plethora of bikes to choose from, it’s easy to buy a bike that’s not quite right for you.
In general, I [...]

Bike shops are awesome.  The folks that work there are knowledgeable and (usually) courteous.  The products they sell are of high quality and reasonably priced, when you consider the range of selection they have to keep in stock in a small store, and the immediacy of walking out the door with a product guaranteed to [...]

Our first free triathlon clinic of 2010 is scheduled for Sunday, February 28. At this clinic, you’ll learn the basics of what triathlon is all about, including equipment, how to set up your training plan, sport specific skills and what to do on race day. Hope to see you there!
We’re kicking off the [...]

One of the unique aspects of the cycling leg of a triathlon is the emphasis that is placed on individual effort.  Cyclists are not allowed to use the “slipstream” of another rider to speed their progress.  This process is called “drafting.”
With a few notable exceptions (professional and elite short-course racing), it is illegal to draft [...]

There is a time trial that happens every so often around here called the “Cemetery TT.” It’s a 7.1 mile out-and-back that starts and ends about 8 miles south of town on highway 441.
The Cemetery TT is a fixture of the Gainesville community. The Team Florida collegiate athletes use it as a benchmark [...]

Sorry for the extended lapse in putting content on the website.  My life got very busy (with all good things) in a short amount of time.  Now that the racing season (for triathlon, at least) is pretty much over, things are settling down around the Pointy Helmet Coaching “office.”
November has arrived.  In most of the [...]

Cycling in the heat can be just as dangerous as cycling in cold weather.  It’s tough to see the first signs of trouble, and by the time you notice there’s a problem, it’s too late.
In warm weather, especially when it’s combined with high humidity (like we have regularly here in Gainesville), your body does two [...]

The biggest difference between mass start road cycling and triathlon cycling is the importance of aerodynamics:
In road cycling, the draft effect is so huge that other concerns (maneuverability, handling, comfort) can, in certain instances, supersede aerodynamics. When a rider is in a paceline and getting a 30% draft benefit most of the time, she [...]

Toward the end of the second week, after Alberto Contador had pretty much sealed up his victory (even though he may not have even been in yellow at that time), I got bored posting daily updates.  For that, I apologize.  Without further ado, here’s what I missed:

Alberto Contador won the Tour de France by over [...]

When working out for more than about two hours, it’s important to have some sort of nutrition plan. One’s body simply doesn’t have enough energy stores to fuel these longer workouts.
Nutrition choices are quite personal–what works for someone may not for someone else. That said, here’s what works for me for a ride [...]