From Tyre Choice to Gearing. Hydration to Pacing. Your Raceday Questions Answered!| Ep 557
Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast
How Many Bottles Do You Need on the Bike?
Coach Rob discusses whether to carry four bottles, recommending two and explaining weight and aid station strategy.
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob answers athletes' questions on Ironman and 70.3 race day strategies.
Topics include:
Gearing recommendations for both old and new bikes...
Optimal hydration and nutrition setups & strategies...
Benefits of using aerobars on road bikes...
The importance of switching to race-specific tyres...
Pacing strategies for the run...
The science and effectiveness of walk breaks...
Planning for special needs stations...
Tackling hills during the race...
The importance of top tube bags for nutrition...
... and the best ways to manage aid stations
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