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The advantages of training on a set of full carbon, deep-section wheels are no secret, with these being faster than your standard aluminium box rim brothers. Here are the main benefits of training with your carbon wheels.Braking performance: This is a contentious issue, with many still standing by the claim that carbon wheel braking performance is not comparable to aluminium rims in the wet. Many of the latest carbon or carbon fairing rims, such …

The G+ Corsa is the latest iteration of the long-standing Vittoria Corsa range. The new version incorporates the 4C G+ graphene compound, to replace the Corsa SC and CX range. The G+ is a graphene compound which reduces rolling resistance, improves grip, lowers weight and decreases wear.There are two versions in the G+ range. The Standard Corsa G+ compromises between speed, grip, puncture protection and durability. This is the best all round opti …

I have witnessed people making the same simple mistakes over and over and ruining their races purely because of poor pace judgement. They have been fit and fully prepared but get suckered in on race day and forget their pace strategy (if they have one), and try to perform well above their capabilities. It is a natural response to competition, it doesn't feel right to let someone swim away from you or bike past, but often this can be detrimental t …

Over the last few decades, there have been advances in sports science that have led to research into more efficient ways of obtaining the maximum performance from an athlete’s body. Each sport demands something different from an athlete’s body, making sports-specific training so important. To be ultimately competitive these days requires more than just being talented at your sport. This is where cross training comes in.Cross training can be the d …