My adventures in triathlon actually started with cycling. My first ride involved a couple spills and I still bare the war wound that looks like a tiger malled the back of my leg.
Despite my bumps and bruises I love cycling!
What I am finding to be the most important skill in cycling is drafting. For many years I tried drafting (riding close behind someone to prevent the draft from pushing you back), but I never felt it truly made a difference on how I ride. That is until today! Lately, I've been riding with a group of people who smoke me on the bike and I have found that drafting is a very valuable skill that can increase a persons speed and save energy.
Most triathletes are not allowed to use this skill because it is seen as an advantage, but if you're riding 50+ miles at a time and you're punching it to gain speed then drafting is a necessary skill. If you want to learn more about drafting check out these videos.
Most triathletes are not allowed to use this skill because it is seen as an advantage, but if you're riding 50+ miles at a time and you're punching it to gain speed then drafting is a necessary skill. If you want to learn more about drafting check out these videos.
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