17 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Cyclist | Ironman 70.3 (Ep 5)

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⚡️ Timestamps ⚡️
0:00 I bought my first 'proper' bike!
0:25 A good pair of bib shorts help so much!
1:32 Invest in the bib shorts, save on the jersey
1:50 The secret to longer rides: energy gels
2:55 The ultimate bike upgrade: new tyres
3:20 Optimise for comfort, not speed
4:33 Get TWO bike fits!
5:56 Find a friendly local bike shop
6:34 I love Strava!
7:54 Join a cycling club
8:31 30 day challenges
9:47 Race events
11:04 Invest in good bike lights
12:26 Wear bright jerseys
14:24 Learn to change a flat tyre
15:03 Relax your arms when riding
16:17 How to go around sharp corners the right way
17:19 Front vs rear brakes: when to use which
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