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Triathlon Bike Cadence – What’s Right For You
3 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Biking
There is nothing like watching the differences in cadence and riding styles during Triathlons, Tour de France, or any other cycling event. Many have high cadences while others seem to be pushing the big gears at a lower cadence. As a traditional sponsored road racer of the 80’s, I was always told to have at least a 90 to 100 rpm cadence.
At the time, and still holds true today, there are some tactical reasons why most road racers are spinning along at 100rpms. The road racer has to be ready at all times to chase an attack or handle the quicker pace changes that are typical in road races. A higher cadence will allow for that fast burst of power to chase down a wheel.
For triathletes, it’s important to develop a steady pace and ignore other riders, which typically results in a continuous effort at the most effective cadence, which oftentimes is lower. (70, 80 or 90 rpm) It’s important to note that it is still important to develop a high cadence with easy gearing, for at least the first 1000 miles of spring training. From that point, (as a triathlete) start adding the bigger chain ring with a series of smaller gears to build the strength, stamina and continuous speed throughout the rest of the training season.
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Running
3 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Running
As a Minnesotan, running in cold weather presents some unique safety concerns. Extreme temperatures can even pose life-threatening risks if you don’t take some basic precautions.
Layer up. It’s always better to increase the number of layers when running in the cold. As your body temperature increases, just alter the number of layers during your run.
Always tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to arrive home. Make sure that at least one person is aware of your plans. If you don’t arrive as expected, they’ll recognize that you’re missing and know where to look for you.
Always wear reflective gear when running after dark. Due to the decrease in daylight hours, it’s more likely that you’ll be running in the dark during the winter. Make sure you wear light-colored, reflective clothing so that you can easily be seen by oncoming vehicles.
Run short loops. When it’s cold outside, consider running multiple laps of a short course, rather than one longer loop. This ensures that you’ll never be far from home in the event of an emergency. Running a short course also ensures that you won’t be heading into bad weather for an extended period of time, which, aside from being extremely unpleasant, can significantly lower your body temperature.
Carry your cell phone, identification and some cash with you for an emergency. If you run into a major problem, make sure you have your cell phone handy and enough cash to get you home if necessary. This is good advice for any run, at any time of year. Sometimes unavoidable circumstances can leave you stranded and you definitely do not want to find yourself out in the cold, unable to run, and several miles from home without help.
ICEdot Crash Sensor
3 years ago
ICEdot is an emergency ID and notification service innovating safety technology for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. ICEdot syncs a secure online profile with products such as a band, helmet stickers or it’s latest product, the Crash Sensor. In Case Of Emergency, ICEdot has the ability share predesignated health and geolocation information over sms/text.
ICEdot ID products allow first responders to retrieve emergency information stored in an ICEdot profile. First responders send an SMS text message containing the PIN found on the ID product to the number specified and an immediate response message is returned containing information on the individual.
The Crash Sensor will mount onto any helmet and connects with your ICEdot Profile via a smartphone app. The system is able to detect motion, changes in forces and impacts. In the event of critical forces, the device triggers the app over low-energy Bluetooth to sound an alarm and initiate an emergency countdown. Unless the countdown clock is stopped, the app will then notify your emergency contacts and send GPS coordinates of the incident so that appropriate follow up actions can be taken.
X-1 Audio
3 years ago
As with any athletes, you spend a lot of time training. Over the years, swimming has actually been a little boring. Until now. X-1 makes an incredible iPod holder for swimmers. It’s called the Interval 4G Waterproof Headphone System. It connects to the back of your goggles and integrates with their water proof head set. The time does go a lot faster.
New TIMEX Ironman GPS ONE
3 years ago
This is my watch. It enables me to listen to music through bluetooth. Up to 1,000 songs. Receive and send texts. 1 year fee services with ATT. Water-resistant up to 50 meters. Tracks all my activities including heart rate and foot pod. It is also Fitness App compatible.
Something to consider… Being a Clydesdale, the watch fits me great. For someone with small wrists…not so much.
Clydesdale Cycling Tire
3 years ago
If you are looking for a bullet proof tire the Continental Gatorskin Clincher Road Tyre is a durable, fast and tough tyre at an affordable price. We put a lot of weight and stress on tires and we need a long distance runner. The Gator
features a Duraskin external mesh to create a protective shield over the casing, this helps to prevent cuts, punctures and abrasions.
Staying Hydrated is So Important
3 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Running
In the heat of the summer, our bodies need more water than usual to stay hydrated and for our joints to function properly.
During these sweltering few months, here are some tips to keep you and your joints as hydrated as possible!
Drink Enough Water
This may seem obvious, but what exactly is “enough” water? The standard has been set for years as 8 glasses a day, but that might not be the correct amount for everyone. As a rule of thumb, to find out how much water you should be drinking take your weight in pounds, divide it by 2, and use that number as your daily requirement in ounces!
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Believe it or not, but many fruits and vegetables are composed mostly of water! For example, watermelon and berries contain about 92% of water per volume. Other fruits that contain a significant amount of H2O include grapefruit, cantaloupe and peaches. As for vegetables; cucumbers and lettuce contain 96% water, while celery, zucchinis and radishes all contain 95%. Incorporating these foods into your diet, especially during the summer, can help you stay well hydrated.
Limit alcoholic beverages
Although in moderation alcohol is okay to enjoy, drinking an excess amount can cause dehydration. If you do choose to have a drink, make sure you alternate each cocktail with a large glass of water.
Hydrating your body is important for your overall health, and can help support your joint comfort as well. With the heat of the summer upon us, it’s important to drink enough water and follow the above tips!
Good For Your Butt
3 years ago
Cycling can become a huge pain in the butt. Not just from getting out their and riding but from the pain you feel during or after you get off your seat. A few simple tricks to help elevate much of the pain.
1) Go to Cobb Cycling at www.cobbcycling.com review their seats and then call them and talk with a representative about the type of riding you do. They will then recommend the best seat for you. (Cobb Cycling seats are the highest rated in comfort)
2) Get your bike fitted with your new seat. Each time a new component changes the way you ride, you should get refitted.
3) Ride – Start with small rides and then work your way up to longer rides and your butt will thank you!
Helmets – Keep them Light
04 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Gear
It’s best to keep your helmet light. 200 grams or lighter. Less pressure on your neck with more time in the saddle.
AQUAPHOR- HEALING
04 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Gear
Before you run, bike or swim, help prevent uncomfortable, irritated, chaffed skin that can result from saddle burn, rubbing and friction with a thin layer of Aquaphor Healing Ointment. During intense activities, it works to protect skin from friction, burns and blisters.
