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    10 steps to success

    Sep 29, 2021 3 minutes
    “Spend more time on the drops and think like a turtle – shrug your shoulders, head down and in”

    01 A SMALLER YOU

    “To ride really fast, you must reduce your frontal area,” says John Morgan of . “Spend more time on the drops and tuck your head in. And think like a turtle. Shrug your shoulders and bring your head down and in, always keeping your eyes on the horizon. This position will save a massive 40-50W compared to riding up on the tops, equating to around 3km/h of free speed.

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