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A good part of understanding your triathlon training and performance is having a grasp on the lingo. Here is a guide to cycling terms that you should know in order to get the most out of your experience.

Derailleur - When gears are shifted on a bike, the derailleur is the mechanism that changes which gear sprocket the bicycle chain is on.

Devil Take the Hindmost - Devil take the hindmost is a race type in which the last rider across the finish line in each lap of the course is eliminated from the race, this type of race is also known as a miss-and-out.

Disk Wheel - A disk wheel is a spokeless solid wheel used for its aerodynamic properties, mostly in time trials but also in other types of races.

Domestique - The domestique is a rider in long races who has the responsibility to retrieve items such as water and food to pass along to their teammates from the support vehicle.

Draft - Drafting is a way to decrease a cyclist’s wind resistance by riding closely on the tail of another cyclist.

Drops - On handlebars that are turned down, the drops are the lower portion.

Echelon - An echelon is a formation used by groups of cyclists not competing with each other. By riding in a diagonal pattern with each rider downwind of the one in front of them the lead rider lowers the wind resistance of the whole group. To spread out the extra effort, members of the group take turns riding in the lead.

Field - In a race, the field refers to the main mass of riders.

Field Sprint - A field sprint usually occurs towards the end of a section of a long race, it is when riders within the main group.

Fixed Gear - Seen in track bikes, a fixed gear is what is known as direct drive, where the rear cog is linked to the chain ring, with this configuration a rider cannot coast as the pedals will spin whenever the bike moved.

Flyer - A flyer is when a lone rider makes an unexpected attack.

Force the Pace - Forcing the pace involves speeding up to force the rest of the group to speed up as well.

Full Tuck - The full tuck provides an improvement in a riders aerodynamics by having the rider assume a crouching position.

Gap – The gap is described as being the amount of time that is between riders or between groups of riders. This can also refer to working to increase a lead and widen that gap.

Granny Gear - Used for making difficult inclines, the granny gear is a name for a mountain bike’s lowest gear.

Hammer - To hammer is to ride at the very limit of an individual’s capabilities, or to ride extremely hard.

Hammered - To be hammered is to be completely exhausted.

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Originally posted 2009-10-29 03:20:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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For people who are not professional athletes but are still interested in training for a triathlon, the concept of training ahead of time might seem like a lot of impossible work with no guarantee of any rewards. In reality, training for a triathlon is something that is well within your grasp, no matter what your current physical shape or abilities are. If you are serious about training for a triathlon and you are looking for the best way to get started, keep reading.

Many of the people who have regularly competed in triathlons actually began in the same state of inactivity as the next person. Some of these people only occasionally went to the gym or worked out before they decided to participate in these events. Many of these people found the inspiration to try out for a triathlon, and enjoyed the training and preparation process so much that they simply improved their physical capabilities over time. So if you are interested in training for a triathlon, you can be successful in time regardless of your current physical condition.

The real key when it comes to training successfully for a triathlon is to begin slowly, and simply work your way up over time. There are three events involved in the triathlon: swimming, biking and running. You should add elements of training that correspond to all three of these events. You may want to consider joining a health club or a gym for the best results, because this will allow you to get your swimming, your biking and your running all in during a single visit, and you can time yourself as you go.

You should make sure to track your endurance, keeping track specifically of when your energy wanes. Many people find that they need to build up the endurance, stamina and strength in their legs in order to tackle the running and bicycling aspects of the competition. You may also find that you need to build up your upper body strength in order to do well in the swimming aspect of the competition.

Some trainers also find that their best course of action is to lose weight over all, increasing endurance and aerobic activity in the process. In order to achieve either of these goals, you should aim to begin small and slowly increase your aerobic activity and weight lifting over time. If you end up pushing yourself too hard when you are training to compete in a triathlon, you can quickly become discouraged, which will prevent you from accomplishing all that you are capable of achieving. You may also end up hurting yourself if you push yourself too hard without regard for your physical well being. If you want to stay fit and healthy practice triathlon diet & nutrition on a regular basis.

Pacing yourself is vital when you are training for a triathlon. It may seem slow going at times, but it is worthwhile if you want to train the right way. You may consider aiming for a mini triathlon or a Sprint competition if you feel more comfortable competing before you are ready for a real triathlon competition as well.

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Originally posted 2008-10-31 13:10:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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