My question is about coasting. Naturally coasting downhill makes the most sense, but in the end putting more power into the course, pedaling all the time should yield a better time trial result. So what is the most efficient thing to do? Keep pedaling all the time, practice and train this too. Or coast as much as possible in an aero position and apply those saved KiloJoules on the uphill's, naturally you need to practice and train this also.

What do the pros do?

Cheers Ryan
Colorado

Allen,

During the Stage 4 time trial, I was surprised to see a number of riders, including some of the top time trialists, ride with water bottles and cages. No doubt hydration is important. But in a sub 40 minute ride, wouldn't it have been better from a power standpoint to cope with modest dehydration and ditch the extra weight of the water bottle and cage?

Thanks,
Jonathan
Seattle, WA

from Bruce Hildenbrand
Wednesday's stage from Cholet to Chateauroux was the longest of the Tour at 144 miles(233km). Thanks heavens it was pretty flat, but that still translates to about six hours in the saddle. For some riders, the 18-mile time trial the day before was a bit of a rest, the time cut is the winner's time plus 25% so those not in contention for the overall win can take it a bit easy. But, even after five days of racing there is still a lot of nervous energy in the peloton. Also, it seems like every French rider in the Tour is trying to restore some pride to a race the host country hasn't won for the past 23 years.

Why proper nutrition is important ~ The Panini ~ The Boiled Potato ~ Rice Cakes ~ Wrap Up

Why proper nutrition is important ~ The Panini ~ The Boiled Potato ~ Rice Cakes ~ Wrap Up