Athlete Reports
Athlete Reports
Calling all SportVelo athletes! Have a race report you’d like to share? Send them over to us. You know where to reach us. We’ll post it here!
Training Tips
What to Bring to a Triathlon
When going to a triathlon, you’ll have enough weighing on your brain than to worry about what to bring to it. We’ve made easy for you and offer a list of items you can download and check off for each race. Don’t forget to have fun! Essentials Helmet License Running Read more…
Training Tips
What to Bring to a Bike Race
When going to a bike race, you’ll have enough weighing on your brain than to worry about what to bring to it. We’ve made easy for you and offer a list of items you can download and check off for each race. Don’t forget to have fun! Shoes (with cleats Read more…
News
August 2007 News
We are midway through the summer racing season! Most of us have key races over the next month or so. Although you may be tempted to do more while we have so much summer daylight, be careful not to overdo it. Get plenty of rest. know I sound like a Read more…
Training Tips
Triathletes: Perfecting Your Transition
Here are a few tips to help you get on your bike and out of T1 faster. Less is more. The less stuff available to you in your transition zone, the faster you will leave. Think ahead and put out only the essentials. For example, are you really going to Read more…
Training Tips
How to Taper for an Important Event
What should you do in the last week before an important competition? Should you train as usual, reduce training a little or a lot, or rest completely? How to Taper for An Important Event A classic study at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, showed that slacking off is the way Read more…
News
June 2007 News
We are deep into the racing season, so we were busy racing instead of publishing this announcement. We apologize! Nevertheless, SportVelo wants to thank the participants, guest speakers, and the sponsors for the SportVelo Contre-la-Montre TT camp. Congratulations to the Beat the Clock TT camp winners, Brian and Tracy, who Read more…
Wrench Tips
How to Repair a Flat
Stuck in the middle of your race or long training ride with a rear flat? Don’t let it derail you! Learn how to change a rear flat in jiffy. Equipment required: 2 tire levers 1 pump 1 new tube Shift rear derailleur into smallest gear, farthest to the outside of Read more…
Wrench Tips
How to Pack Your Bike for Travel
Going on a trip? Need to know a safe way to pack and bring your bike along? Read below. It’s easier than you think! To install your bike in your bike bag: Remove the pedals with a 15mm pedal wrench. (Right pedal—standard threads—counter-clockwise. Left pedal—reverse threads—clockwise.) Remove both wheels. Install Read more…