Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast Increasing Bike Speed - 10 Ways to Save Watts and Ride Faster | Ep 545
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Jul 2, 2025 Discover ten innovative strategies to boost your bike speed without drastically changing your fitness level. From simple tips like shaving legs and choosing better-fitting tri suits to more substantial investments in aerodynamic gear, every suggestion is quantified in terms of watts saved. Learn about the critical impact of tire choices, maintaining your bike, and strategic hydration setups. Uncover how minor adjustments can lead to major time gains in your races!
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Shave Legs or Wear Calf Sleeves
- Shave legs to save 15 watts or wear calf sleeves for about 5 watts.
- Shaving legs can cut 5 to 7.5 minutes off a five-hour Ironman bike leg.
Watts To Minutes Conversion Insight
- About 10 watts saved equals roughly five minutes off a five-hour Ironman bike split.
- Combining 30 watts saved aerodynamically is a giant 15-minute bike time reduction.
Aero Shoe Covers Trade-Off
- Use aero shoe covers for a 4–6 watt savings but consider the time to put them on.
- If transition time cost exceeds savings, avoid them for Ironman races.