This area is intended for the posting of useful articles.
These include Canberra Cycling Club specific articles and
useful general articles from other websites. If you have a
great article that you would like posted drop
me a line. The views expressed in
these articles are not necessarily the opinion of the Canberra
Cycling Club and the CCC therefore accepts no responsibility
for them.
Article |
Description |
Link |
Date |
Three Essential Techniques for Roadies |
Pro athletes develop simple techniques that become automatic. A three-point
shooter’s follow through or a golfer’s silky stroke are techniques
they’ve honed until they no longer think about them |
Article |
23/11/06 |
How to Eat for Endurance |
Even the best-trained riders pack only enough muscle fuel (glycogen) for a couple of hours of hard cycling learn how to eat to perform |
Article |
26/06/06 |
Hydrate for better performance
|
How much you drink while riding can make the difference between winning and loosing and enjoying your ride, or suffering like a dog. Make sure you get it right by reading this article. |
Article |
04/02/06 |
How to Perfect Your
Riding Position & Technique |
Want to ride like a pro? This article will
help you get set up on your bike so you can. |
Article |
20/08/04 |
How to Hold Your Own on Fast
Club Rides |
New to bunch rides or an old hand this
artical has some great tips for everyone. |
Article |
05/03/04 |
How to deal with bad dogs. |
An informative look at dealing with dogs
while riding. |
Article |
13/11/03 |
How to avoid road harzards. |
A good look at various road hazards
and how to deal with them. |
Article |
24/07/03 |
| How to find a 'Safe Sadddle' |
A detailed analysis of saddle design,
position, riding technique and other useful saddle information.
|
Article |
11/06/03 |
| Time Trial Skills |
If you want to know all about the ins
and outs of riding a time trial look no further. |
CCC
Article |
27/02/03 |
| Dressing Road Rash |
This artical was collated
from information from the Burns and Plastic Surgery
Clinic at Canberra Hospital and was provided by Canberra
Rider Dr Kevin Woods. |
CCC
Article |
06/01/03 |
| Bunch Skills |
This is an article complied
by Sam Nelson all about bunch skills. So if you want
a refresher or need to learn the ropes read this article. |
CCC
Article |
11/12/02 |
| Bunch Etiquette |
This is an article complied
by Sam Nelson all about Bunch Etiquette a must read
for anyone wishing to venture out in a cycling bunch. |
CCC
Article |
11/12/02 |
| Criterium Racing Skills |
This is an article complied
by Sam Nelson all about Criterium racing. Just in time
for summer! |
CCC
Article |
24/10/02 |
| Bike Washing |
This great article describes the best
way to clean your bike and keep it looking great. |
Cyclingnews
Article |
05/10/02 |
| Rear Derailleur Adjustment |
Another great article from Cyclingnews
describing in detail how to adjust your rear derailleur. |
Cyclingnews
Article |
05/10/02 |
| CCC Discussion Paper |
This article was put together in 2002,
looking at the status of the club and how we can move
forward. |
CCC
Article |
30/09/02 |
| Climbing Skills |
Written by our own Sam Nelson this article
deals with the in and outs of climbing. |
CCC
Article |
01/07/02 |
| Club History |
Written by Richard Ferris this article
looks at the history of the Canberra Cycling Club. |
CCC
Article |
18/04/02 |
| Marshals Instructions |
This very useful article explains how
to be a good race marshal. |
CCC
Article |
15/04/02 |
| Getting Started In Cycling |
This ACF article talks about cycling
in Australia and has some very useful information for
getting started. |
ACF
Article |
15/04/02 |
For more great Canberra Cycling Club articles you can look at the
online versions of our newsletter the Whispering
Wheelie.
