How do you carry nutrition on bike for Ironman?
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How do you carry nutrition on bike for Ironman?
When doing your bike training, you can use the pockets on the back of your cycling jersey in warm weather (or the front of your cycling jacket or vest in cooler weather) to store nutrition items such as energy gels, tablets or bars.
How do you attach a water bottle cage to a bike without holes?
The cheapest way of fitting a water bottle cage to a bike is with trusty zip ties. They’re cheap, they’re readily available, and they kinda work okay-ish. First up, you’ll need to use them with bottle cages like these, where you can locate the zip ties at the top and bottom easily and they can sort of hook on securely.
Can you use a Camelbak for Ironman?
Wearing a Camelback is permitted in a triathlon according to UCI and Ironman Triathlon rules. It is considered a hydration pack which is not forbidden by the rules. Hydration packs are great as they allow you to drink on the go and are able to carry large amounts of water, generally between 50 and 100 oz (1.5-3L).
How often should you take energy gels when cycling?
Most nutrition suppliers recommend you consume between one and three gels per hour, but you’ll learn to read your body over time – not enough and you’ll feel hungry, too much and you’ll feel sluggish as energy is diverted to process the extra calories.
How long does it take the average person to cycle 100 miles?
Unless the 100 miler you’re gunning for is pancake flat and you can easily cruise at 20+ mph (in which case you can adjust that max time downward), a rolling century will take you 6 ½ to 7 hours (using 15 mph as an average).
Are bottle cages universal?
Size: Most water bottle cages are standard sized to fit both large and small bottles (which will usually have their collar in the same position, regardless of volume), but some feature adjustable bottle stoppers to fine tune fit and retention.
What is a braze on Mount?
A braze-on is the name for any number of parts of a bicycle that have been permanently attached to the frame. The term “braze-on” comes from when these parts would have been brazed on to steel frame bicycles.