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Author: LizSmithCoach
Nothing new on race day!
While it is best to try what you can before race day, something will always be new and you will have to roll with it and do what you can.
Liquid bicycle nutrition
Different options for liquid nutrition on the bike, as well as the products I use.
Expectations
Holding onto an expectation (particularly an outer expectation or feeling that you should be this or that speed) that isn't in bounds right now; whether because of the time you can realistically train, age, or the gap between current ability and the goal, doesn't do yourself any good. Race your own race, train your own [...]
My super duper bike nutrition
Pesto pasta for breakfast on the bike...and more typical bike nutrition.
Adding hydration capacity to a bike for long rides and races
Adding bottle space to your bike.
Quote I’m pondering
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." by Mark Twain.
Triathlon bike hydration systems
Systems to make it easy to drink while riding in the aero bar position.
Calf compression sleeves for recovery
My experience with compression socks that are supposed to help with recovery. Verdict: they do seem to help.
Fueling on the bike – general rule of thumb
The term fuel is a bit funny, but it works well for this purpose and is the common term used to describe getting calories into yourself during long workouts and races. Many people do not want to eat or consume calories during this time, so it really often has nothing pleasurable about it; but we [...]
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