Posted on by Gary Land
If you are interested in becoming a UQ cycling club member or unsure of what clubs may suit your needs
please contact the UQ Cycling Club committee www.uqcycle.com or contact Gary at info@probikefit.com.au
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Christophe Manchon recently won his age group in the 2012 National Triathlon Series. The series consists of three Olympic Distance races over the course of the season (Geelong, Mooloolaba and Sydney triathlons) and while Christophe didn't have an individual race win, his consistency across all 3 races was enough to give him the top spot.
Christophe also won the Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series for 2011-12 and has recently been selected to represent Australia at the 2012 ITU World Age Group Triathlon Championships in Auckland in October.
http://www.puresport.net.au/ps-team/australia-nz/team-puresport-triathlon/christophe-manchon
Saddle discomfort!
Athletes continue to suffer major saddle discomfort whilst training and racing without considering that there are options available to reduce pain, discomfort and improve performance at the same time. They continue to suffer soft tissue injury as a result and often sit slightly sideways on the saddle without knowing it. This can ultimately cause the pelvis to rotate, shortening or lengthening one leg as a result.
I would estimate that discomfort and pelvis rotation during training or racing to cost the athlete 2-3 watts in overall performance and ultimately add to possible soft tissue injury and muscle tightness. Manufacturers now offer saddles in various sizes to suit the individual’s needs. I recommend ISM Adamo, Selle SMP and Bontrager saddles as being the best saddles on the market to assist in reducing soft tissue injury, while increasing overall comfort and performance.