Once you get started in the cycling or triathlon world, a pandora’s box opens up to you with what seems like infinite choices you need to make about products, equipment and everything to do with training and racing.

So in this episode, we’re going to give you our thoughts on some of the key decisions you need to be making and which option to go for.

Including, bike equipment, training equipment, running shoes and training decisions all the way through to race day.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Gratitude

02:00 - TT bike vs Road bike

06:00 - Triathletes should have a TT bike

09:05 - Smart Trainer vs Ordinary Trainer

10:55 - Smart Trainer Power meter or Bike power meter

12:15 - The purpose of a Smart Trainer

15:05 - ERG mode yes or no?

15:35 - Do I need a watch and a bike computer?

17:40 - Pedal Based or Crank Based Power Meter

20:50 - Disc Wheels: Yes or No

24:28 - Aero or Normal Helmet

27:50 - Are Carbon Plated Shoes worth it?

29:40 - Is it better to train inside or outside?

35:07 - Key Sessions: Velodrome or Road?

39:10 - Hill Sessions: TT or Road bike?

43:17 - Brick Sessions: Do you cool down on the bike?

45:30 - Group training vs Solo training

The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. Your hosts are Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.

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