Do you REALLY need a triathlon bike?

Sports
Published on May 2, 2024
Want to get into triathlon but only have a road bike? A whole new bike takes up space and costs money, so James is here to show you how you can transform your road bike into a triathlon bike with some easy tips and tricks! ?

0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Clip on bars
3:49 - Your positioning
8:52 - Hydration
10:27 - Nutrition
11:14 - Spares

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