🚴 Cycling
Cycling Training & Tips
Cycling training, Zwift, endurance rides and gear for triathlon.
Cycling is where triathletes spend the most race time — and where most amateurs leave the biggest gains on the table. From building cycling endurance and dialling in your bike fit, to indoor training on Zwift and TrainerRoad, these articles cover the real-world cycling questions that matter for everyday triathletes balancing training with work and family life.
All Cycling Articles
How to Build Cycling Endurance
The progressive overload principle I used to go from 45-minute rides to 3-hour adventures.
5 Cycling Adjustments That Changed My Rides — For Good
Saddle height, cadence, grip, nutrition, and vision — five overlooked fixes that transformed my rides.
My Favourite Cycling Route
75km through rolling hills and forest roads — the ride that made me fall in love with cycling.
Getting Back on the Bike: How to Restart After a Break
How to restart without injury after weeks off — plus a guide to cycling shoes for beginners.
Strava Features I Actually Use
90% of triathletes use 10% of Strava. Here's the 10% that actually matters.
Zwift vs TrainerRoad: My Honest Take
Six months on both platforms — the real differences for everyday triathletes.
Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs? The Real Reasons
Crash recovery, massage, aerodynamics, ritual — the real reasons cyclists keep their legs smooth.
Why Do Cyclists Wear Tight Clothing? Spandex Explained
Why every piece of cycling kit is tight by design — the chamois, aero, and chafing reasons explained.
Why Do Cyclists Ride Side-by-Side? The Truth About Two Abreast
Why two abreast is actually safer, legal, and faster for traffic — the science of group road riding.
Your Complete Cycling Fitness Plan: From First Ride to Race Ready
Zones, phases, cadence, indoor vs outdoor — the structured cycling plan that builds real triathlon fitness.