Cervelo P3X & first swim done | Triathlon Begins

After a whole summer of hunting for the perfect Ironman bike, I have now got my Cervelo P3X. And on the same day, my pool re-opened so I had my first proper swim in decades! A full run down on the bike will come soon, but here's a taster!

[cyclingnerddelux]

From my experience as a tri guy. I, like you, hated the swim. Two things really helped me. 1. The recognition that for my goals (very ambitious) the swim became an exercise in form/energy maintenance, not speed. 2. In terms of training, when the weather allowed, and with the purchase of some kit, I spent a lot of time training in a local lake. In the am when the sun was rising, or in the pm when the sun was setting. For some reason, this made the swim training more fun...something to look forward to.

[jackhoffman]

I have a P3X just like yours. Coolest thing I have ever owned. It's super comfortable and adjustable, so I find it beautiful no matter what it looks like.

[Cookefan]

This is definitely one of your best videos with all boxes checked. I was wondering when swimming would become part of your story. Looks like we both headed back to the pool the same week. Your new bike was definitely designed and built with a purpose and it F#^*ing gorgeous! I’m sure Nixon cannot wait for that first ride. Liked the transitioning too. You’re only getting better all the way around mate.

[geoffwoods]

I think your bike looks awesome, a mean machine! 👍

[ryansmith]

Bike looks excellent. Looking forward to seeing how you get on and how much gear you can stash in that little cubby hole 😂

[derricksinfield]

Hello mate the bike looks pretty cool 😎 best of luck in your race 👍🏼

[markmillett]

Hi Mark, excellent content as usual, its interesting watching your progress, the bike choice wouldn't be mine, albeit it will be quick, its designed for closed roads where u don't need to keeps stopping at junction etc, a normal road bike would of served you better initially to start to get the long miles in, I know opinions are opinions :)

[Chris-mnyy]

Mark I was wondering what line of work you’re in? You must be a successful man and I take my hat off to you, good to see people doing well. That bike is more expensive than my car 🚗👍😝

[GJS]

try this for swimming Sony NW-WS413 Waterproof All-in-One MP3 ( amzon uk ) good for podcast & music may help.
any chance you can do a vido on the swimming trainning and the fenix 6 set up for running & swimming
great vido's

[wimhendrickx]

Any updates on the triathlon roadmap ?

[jimbruce]

Hey Mark... Not too sure I'd have the balls to take that bike out... For one I'd be doing the swim/run bit worrying it was going to be nicked, and second... I WOULD look like a prat on it. In regards to your comment about why swim? Why run when you can take the car!!!

[bxckdoor]

Do you live near the sea ? If so why not just swim there instead of a pool, or try to get competitive with a friend.

I’d also recommend checking out Francis Cade, he’s very good friends with a bike store owner in Richmond called Bicycle., James is one heck of a bike fitter, currently saving up my money for one with him, one of the best fitters there are.
also the bike is pretty sexy mate, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, would ignore everyone else as it’s literally a bike, not the end of the world if someone doesn’t like it

[tonmtbcomic]

Looks great to me but just like you I don’t know much about this type of bike

[skaramanga]

10kg...holy fuck...will you do a series on a weight loss programme for the bike?

[AB-qxpf]

A three hour first ride on a your first TT bike is going to be interesting. Your stepping off the thing after three hours needs to be on video...
And please be careful.

[alanbourne]

Look up Total Immersion swimming on Utube find a local Total Immersion Technique coach and book 4-5 sessions, it will definitely improve your swimming and you’ll even get to enjoy it.

[thekingoftheworld]

5:40 Plot twist: Mark becomes a stripper and gets arrested!

[darrylcalder]

Swimming in a pool: cant hear anything, cant see anything other than someone else's feet, dont actually go anywhere, always the same terrain. I am a far better swimmer than I am at any other exercise but i HATE it and avoid it.

[trajtemberg]

It is horrible. That's why Duathlon exist.