5 Things Triathletes Can Learn From Road Cyclists

Published on March 8th 2018

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Dan Lloyd from the Global Cycling Network removed his socks a few months ago to explain what road cyclists could learn from triathletes. Now its our turn to listen and learn with 5 things triathletes can learn from roadies. Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: http://gtn.io/7N Group riding: Riding with a group containing a few riders that are stronger than you can be a fantastic way to push yourself just that little bit further and harder. There’s nothing quite like trying to hold onto the wheel of a stronger rider either on a climb or the flat, it’s something that can push you in way that simply can’t be done when training on your own. Mix up your training: As a triathlete it’s easy to fall into the trap of getting stuck in a bit of a rut training wise. And by that I mean riding at one set intensity, so most of your kilometres in the zone that’s between easy and hard. However, the key to becoming a well-rounded cyclist is to mix up your routine by riding at varying intensities. Race tactics: Triathletes who do draft-legal races can learn a lot from cycling, tactically. Whether it’s working as a team to protect one rider, or how to get away and stay away in bike section, or simply how to get round the bike section saving as much energy as possible for the run. Social cafe rides: One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a road rider, for Matt at least, is the social side. And by that we mean going for a steady spin, either a recovery type ride post event or pre race taper type ride or simply just a longer run that involves stopping at a cafe for coffee and cake. A ride with no real pressure at all aside from enjoyment. Carrying spares: The humble saddle bag: nice and neat, fits snugly under your saddle so is pretty aero and contains the spares you’ll need for a training ride; spare tube, levers and a multi tool. Then, there’s the classic old school cut off bottle, another place to neatly and compactly put your spares, leaving room in your back pockets for food, rain capes. Which of these do you think is the biggest lesson triathletes can learn? Let us know your opinion in the comments below 👇 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - http://gtn.io/7M Watch more on GTN... 📹 5 Things Cyclists Can Learn From Triathletes - http://gtn.io/TriathletesLearnFromRoadies Music: Epidemic Sound Cross My Heart & Hope To Die (Ahlström Remix) - Martin Carlberg Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images