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Triathlon bike or Road bike?

A question we often get asked is which bike should I ride? Should I ride my road bike or my TT bike for my training? The answer generally is that you should use the bike that you intend to...

Sported Coaching Triathlon Camp Wrap

The Oceanic Resort and Spa in Khorfakkan was the venue for the 2 day Sported Coaching Triathlon camp. Blessed with near perfect weather camp activities started on Friday evening with an easy open water swim to practice drafting and sighting...

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TYRES ON A BIKE?

Choosing the correct type of tyre depends on the type of bike & wheels you have installed, plus the terrain you’ll be riding. Three common tyre types are: Clinchers, your ordinary road tyre that needs an inner tube. Tubeless Tyres need sealant...

HOW OFTEN DOES YOUR CHAIN NEED SERVICING AND REPLACING AND WHAT IS A "DRIVETRAIN"?

The drivetrain is the beating heart of the bicycle; the chain, chainrings, cassette and often overlooked the guide & pulley wheels. They are all pushed as one to keep the wheels spinning. The chain wears, or stretches as torque...

TYRE PRESSURE

Ever wondered what the optimal tyre pressure is? Many things get taken into account here; rider weight, tyre size, type of bike and where you’re riding. Things have changed in modern times with the addition of the tubeless ready...

The Only Thing The Mountain Trails Care About…

… is that you pay them a visit from time to time. Make sure, though, that you come prepared. If not, they will chew you up, spit you out, and make you suffer. Heck, even if you do come...

Love the Turbo & why use a turbo trainer for cycling and triathlon training

Turbo Trainer Triathlon Cycling Dubai.... “Love the Turbo” was the response when I asked my coach, Brett Sutton, how to knock 10 mins off my 70.3 bike split. What do you do during the hot summer, or when the...

Sharjah Triathlon

The second edition of the Sharjah triathlon, hosted by Endurance Sports Services rounded off a very enjoyable season of triathlon racing in the UAE. This was the last chance to gain points in the UAE league or have a...

Bike Run Swim Bike: Musandam

NOT a triathlon camp. This was most definitely NOT a Triathlon camp. However, we did take our swim bike and run kit with us! The ride from the UAE border crossing to Musandam all the way to the town of...

Navigating Nighttime Trails and Ramadan: Lessons from My Al Qudra Adventure

Hey there, fellow running enthusiasts! Welcome to my very first blog. I'm just your average guy who happens to have a passion for pounding the pavement and tackling trails. And let me tell you, I've got a story to...

Unforgettable Journey: Running Rome Marathon

In Rome, known as the "Eternal City", I participated in "Run Rome The Marathon 2024", a challenging yet exhilarating event. The city’s rich history and beauty provided a stunning backdrop for the marathon, with iconic landmarks like the Colosseum...

Marathon Training Plan Dubai

Marathon Training Plan Dubai by Tom Craggs, Road Running Manager at England Athletics has created some amazing 16 week marathon plans to help us achieve our marathon goals. Beginner marathon plan This plan is aimed at runners who are new to...

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