Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • 220 Triathlon

    ASK 220

    Sep 30, 2021 5 minutes

    TYRE PRESSURE CHOICES

    Q Which tyre pressure should I use for different terrains and weather conditions? Does the length of ride and type of bike matter? Adrien Shuttleworth

    A There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for this question as there are simply so many variables. On the road, you have to consider rider weight, tyre width and type - tubes, tubeless or tubs and road and weather conditions.

    It’s definitely not a case of seeing what the maximum recommended pressure on the tyre casing is and pumping up to that, though! Many novices and even some not-so-novice riders make the mistake of thinking that harder is faster, but this simply isn’t true. On the silky smooth boards of a velodrome, rock hard works, but, even on seemingly smooth roads every tiny imperfection will cause overly-inflated tyres

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from 220 Triathlon

    220 Triathlon2 min read
    Your Quick-fire Questions
    Q How can I improve cycling uphill? A Adding hill training into your weekly bike sessions will make the world of difference to your riding. The best way to improve your climbing stamina is to get on the road, find yourself a decent hill and see how m
    220 Triathlon7 min read
    The Power Of Resilience
    Georgia Taylor-Brown is not only one of Britain’s most successful triathletes, but also one of the most admired and loved. But her bubbly, girl-next-door personality belies a career and life of ups and downs, of which arguably the last 18 months have
    220 Triathlon3 min read
    Nutrition
    PREP 10mins COOK 60-80mins SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 8 chicken thighs, skin on, on the bone Chicken seasoning: • 1 90g jar harissa • 3 preserved lemons • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp hot smoked paprika • 2 cloves garlic, peeled an

    Related Books & Audiobooks