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OWN THE BIKE LEG

Everything a triathlete needs to get faster on the bike. FTP pacing, bike nutrition, aero position, power-to-weight, and off-season bike training — from the podcast trusted by Alistair Brownlee and Olav Bu.

10 articles · 8 podcast episodes

ARTICLES

Coaching10 min read

Off-Season Cycling for Triathletes: How to Build a Bigger Bike Engine

The off-season is where Ironman bike legs are built. Here's how to use winter to develop the cycling engine that makes your next race faster.

Coaching10 min read

Triathlon Aero Position: How to Get Faster Without Getting Fitter

The cheapest watts in triathlon come from your position, not your engine. Here's how to optimise your aero setup for real speed gains on the bike leg.

Coaching8 min read

Power-to-Weight Ratio for Triathletes: Why It Matters Less Than You Think

Cyclists obsess over W/kg. But for triathletes, the picture is more nuanced. Here's when power-to-weight matters, when it doesn't, and what you should actually optimise.

Nutrition10 min read

Triathlon Bike Nutrition: How to Fuel the Bike Leg Without Destroying Your Run

The bike leg is your only real chance to eat. Get your triathlon bike nutrition wrong and you'll bonk on the run. Here's exactly what to consume, when, and how much.

Coaching8 min read

FTP Pacing for Ironman: How to Ride the Bike Leg Without Blowing Up on the Run

The fastest Ironman bike split means nothing if you walk the marathon. Here's how to pace your bike leg using FTP so you still have legs for the run.

Coaching8 min read

FTP Training Zones for Cycling: The Complete 7-Zone Guide (2026)

You've tested your FTP. Now what? Here's exactly what each zone does, when to use it, and how to structure a training week that actually makes you faster.

Coaching10 min read

Cycling Training for Triathletes: How to Get Faster on the Bike Leg

Most triathletes under-train the bike. Here's how to structure your cycling training around swim and run sessions — without burning out before race day.

Coaching7 min read

Zone 2 Training: The Complete Guide for Cyclists Who Want to Get Faster

Pro cyclists spend 80% of their time at a pace so slow that recreational riders could keep up. Here's why that's the smartest thing they do — and how to apply it yourself.

Coaching5 min read

Polarised Training for Cycling: The 80/20 Approach Explained

The best endurance athletes in the world converge on the same training distribution: 80% easy, 20% hard. Professor Seiler's decades of research show why.

Nutrition6 min read

Race Day Nutrition for Cyclists: What to Eat Before, During, and After

Your race day nutrition starts 48 hours before the start line. Get it wrong, and no amount of fitness will save you. Here's the complete timeline for fuelling a cycling race.