By Marty McCrory on August 16, 2009
Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that his future participation in triathlon will be BIG news for the sport. If you thought it was hard to get into Ironman races at present, just wait a few years until Lance is [...]
By Marty McCrory on August 2, 2009
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 [...]
By Marty McCrory on July 14, 2009
This is a common, but good question that deserves a simple, straight answer. Here it is.
The big three differences between a road bike are:
Tube shapes. Road bikes tend to have round tubes designed for stiffness and handling. Triathlon bikes tend to have airfoil shaped tubes designed for aerodynamics.
The handlebars. Road bikes have traditional “drop” [...]
By Marty McCrory on July 3, 2009
The attire you choose during racing depends on several factors:
Comfort. You won’t want to be chafing a few miles into the bike or run.
Aerodynamics. Any clothing choice should be tight-fitting, to minimize drag on the swim and bike.
Pockets. In longer races, you’ll probably want pockets to hold the miscellaneous stuff you’ll need to carry.
Color. This [...]
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