Find out how to sprint faster with these 10 LeTour top tips cycling TourdeFrance TourDeFrance2023 Pic © Zac WiLLIAMS (t-a Photography Hub Ltd)
Going fast is what attracts many people to cycling with the feeling of speed being addictive. Tour de France sprinters are a unique type of rider and they not only possess tremendous speed but are also willing to take some big risks.
However, this isn't always the case because your chainrings, cassette and chain can all wear which leads to poor shifting and lost efficiency. If you find your chain skipping a gear this could also be because your gears aren't indexed properly. Many recreational riders will have a 50x11 or 52x11 as their largest gear ratio, but the pros these days normally ride with a 54-tooth outer chainring with the sprinters often going for something even larger.> Beat the wind on your bike: 7 route planning hacks to increase average speed and make windy rides more enjoyable
Speaking of lead-outs, getting yourself a sprint train is a great way to go faster. Rope in a few friends and set them to the task. They might not be too keen at first, but you can usually bribe them with cake. Using deeper wheels can be more aero, making it easier to hold onto speed. Deep wheels can also be far stiffer than shallower-section wheels, and that comes in handy when bikes are getting thrown around in a sprint finish.The easiest way to make yourself faster and bring up your speed is to get more of yourself out of the wind.
A stable grip on the handlebars also facilitates efficient power transfer and so grippy bar tape allows you to exert force without worrying about your hands slipping.You can also do efforts on and off the bike to increase your peak power. On the bike, work can consist of a mix of high-speed sprints with a fast cadence and standing starts where you power a big gear up from almost stationary to top speed. Throw in a few sprints for town signs and you've got yourself a basic training session.
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