The Abu Dhabi event features a superb field with eight out of the world’s top-10 male triathletes confirmed for the second edition.
Whether you’re doing the triathlon competitively or simply to test your body, here are six key cycling tips to remember before the start of Saturday’s event.
1. Don’t start off too fast. Let your body get used to being in an upright position after the swim
2. Don’t take on water or food too soon after the swim. Rinse the salt out of your mouth but wait 10 minutes to drink then take on little and often rather than gulping large amounts down
3. Find a good cadence and gear that works for you – basically the best gear you scan go fast in
4. Concentrate. This will probably be the first time you cycled with so many other people around you. Be aware of what’s around you, especially on corners and at turn around points.
5. Try to go a steady pace and effort throughout on the bike. Remember you still have to run
6. If your legs tighten up, stand up on the pedals to stretch out your calves and hamstrings.
