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Pro training tips
Winner of the Cadel Evans UCI World Tour Sprint Jersey in January this year, the Grafton to Inverell, two-time Melbourne to Warrnambool and member of the Bike Force Docklands family, Nathan Elliott, knows a thing or two about training for long rides. Here are his tips to prepare you for your next event. Find a bunch. Many bike stores and cycling clubs offer regular training rides - it's a great way to practice bunch riding and more fun than riding on your own. We host a ride from our store every Sunday at 8am. Build fitness. Ride at least three times per...
Getting ready for your next big event
With five months until Bicycle Network's Around the Bay, it's time to source your equipment so you can start training with it.Road cycling essentials: A road bike is the best option for long rides on flat roads. Clip in cycling shoes will make pedalling more efficient, so you can ride faster for longer. Good quality cycling shorts with a decent chamois and bib straps will keep you comfortable on long rides. Your repair kit should include spare tubes and a hand pump or CO2 canister, so you can repair a flat on the go. For rides over 50km, you'll need...