We all know it would take weeks and possibly months of hard training to knock 2 minutes off our swim time or run time in a triathlon. But it can take just an hour of practice with our transitions to save just as much! Rehearsing what you’re gonna do in transition before race day is
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Donnelly dominant in Sandyford!
There was another great evening of racing in the 2nd round of the Wheelworx Orwell Ladies Crit League last Tuesday night, with 40 girls and women turning out. First up was the B race over 12 laps, split into 3 groups. Carmel Buckley (Lakeside) and Eileen O’Sullivan (Sorrento) made good use of their advantage in
Some Tri Bike Myths Explored by Rob
What is a Triathlon Bike? A triathlon bike is specifically designed to be ridden comfortably and efficiently in the aerodynamic position using elbow-rest style aero handlebars. Instead of the usual dropped bars of a road bike, aerobars are mounted to a set of “pace bars” or “bullhorns”. A pair of bars stretches straight forward from
Fitting Triathlon into Your Life
Triathlon is a great, positive sport with highly motivated people. It brings out the best in people in terms of perseverance, hard work and a genuine effort to enjoy the training and racing. It is also a sport that can take a lot of time and if you are trying to fit in a full-time
Orwell Ladies’ Cycling League 2012 – Round 1
A big well done to the 43 women who braved wintry conditions to compete in the opening TT round of the Wheelworx Orwell Ladies League in Glencullen last night. Congatulations to Mel Spath who took 1st place in round 1. BUt with 5 rounds left to go, competition is sure to be fierce! Full results
Peter O’Farrell Takes 3rd in HellFire Adventure Duathlon
The new timeslot of Saturday morning proved an inspired choice as over 100 folk, some bleary eyed, some with the 1000 yard stare all rocked up to a very well organised and marshalled race about Hellfire and the hilliest bike loop of any Irish duathlon. A 3km run sounds like a gentle introduction to a