Cadence Sensor

Cadence Sensor

No matter how hard you train for your first Ironman, it does not necessarily guarantee that you will reach the finish line if you do not pay attention to detail.

When it comes to your bike, there are mistakes that are made repeatedly by triathletes the Ironman again and I hope that I can remind you and help you realize your dream Ironman. Some of these errors I made myself over the years, and I had to learn the hard way.

You do not have your bike tuned up few days before the big race. I would say 3 or 4 weeks would be the best time, so you can put in some mileage on it to make "some" that everything works as it should. You do not want to be on the track day bike race and discover the mechanic did not gear properly and set your channel just fly when you're standing on the first hill. It happens. Everything you need to really make them days, give your bike the best cleaning possible and make sure its lubricated properly. If it passes OK and the brakes work fine, Do not mess with it.

This applies for adjustment on your bike. Week of the race is not the time to adjust your seat height or move your handlebars. Go with how it has been throughout your training.

On average, the chances of getting a flat tire is sometimes Raceday fairly thin. However, each race you will see people who "do" have apartments. Much as it bugs you, take time to learn how to change a flat properly. Do it again and again in your living room. The practice on the rear tire. Do not worry forward. If his first Ironman yours, and you just try to cut 17 hours off, you do not want to spend 30 minutes on the tire change. It could eventually reach cost the finish line in time to be registered as an official finisher. Each year there are people who miss the cut-off in minutes.

If you've trained for months and months and have learned to rely on your bike computer for speed, distance and speed etc., be sure that your battery does not quit on you 10 miles into the bike. I would spend the ten dollars and put a new battery for the race.

In addition, battery new or not, make sure the computer is running properly on your bike last, when you arrive at the race site. Sometimes a trip can hit the sensor out of alignment with the wheel and it will not work properly or not at all. This happened to me all the time when I drove to the race and I got my bike on a rack.

If your race is in a very humid, hot destination, I do not suggest pumping your tires to over 100. Just put in 70 or 80, go to the starting area early Raceday on tires and then pump until your setting race. If its really wet, the tires may expand and burst the night if they are pumped up. Do not worry about dragging a bicycle pump to the transition. Without fail, each Ironman I have ever done, the race organizers have many pumps around and someone to help you. (usually store Local bike).

I would really suggest having "two" spare tubes with you tires (or if using SEW-ups) for the race. Should you get a flat, you do not want to spend the rest of the race worrying that you did not leave a spare should you take a other. In other words, for your peace of mind, Take Two.

I hope these suggestions help you have your best race possible.

My name is Ray and I’ve been an endurance athlete for over 30 years. I’ve competed in over 30 marathons, 2 — 50 mile races, 14 Ironman triathlons and countless shorter races.

I’ve created a website called “Ironstruck.” The main purpose is to provide training and racing tips for the beginner triathlete and novice Ironman. come for a visit…… http://www.ironstruck.ca

I have also written three triathlon books. Two are for those who have an Ironman triathlon in their future. “Ironstruck…The Ironman Triathlon Journey” and “Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers” have been well received by the tri community.

My latest book “Triathlete In Transition” is for the very beginner triathlete and is also being well received.

If you enjoy my articles on Ezine, then VISIT My Ironstruck bookstore and have a look at the books that can guide you and inspire you at your begin your own journey.

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