What I learnt as a beginner DUATHLETE!

My second ever duathlon (the last one being several years ago), I share my thoughts and experiences around this thrilling but very tiring multi-sport event!

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Ed is an elite cyclist, 2019 British Hill Climb Champion and former Under 23 British RR Champion. He has raced as a Continental level Professional Rider in Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, Azerbaijan to name a few. He is also a public speaker, coach, and remains grounded with regular returns to his roots at Bynea Cycling Club. At the start of 2021, the Discord community began, and plonked many of Ed's viewers in to a 350+ strong group of people that had many things in common. Not least wanting to explore the world and pedal their bikes faster!

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[shaznay]

I love it when you laugh at yourself! Bless you.

[afroshredder]

The pre race flap. What a classic. Good work Ed dipping your toe in this duathlon / triathlon game!

[benkirby]

I love seeing this in comparison to you before the hill climbs last year where you were really calm and this time you’re slightly out of your usual comfort zone and it shows with the pinning/sticking issues

[Snuzzcumber]

Nicely done. That feeling of running through treacle for the last 2.5km is always a unique feeling!

[kcrun]

Enjoyed watching this. Appreciate the authenticity and tips!

[AnvilAirsoftTV]

Electrical tape down first on the bike and helmet. Then put the number stickers on. Much much easier to take off and clean off afterwards. The helmet sticker is mainly for the race photographers.

[crankgreenwatts]

Very well done Ed 👏 Another inclusive sport where all support and encourage each other 💯

[Corrina_Stanley]

Well done, that's a great result for a first race.

[huwsparky]

Good effort Ed. I've done that race twice, good friendly vibe there.

[markbentley]

Great stuff Ed! Just goes to show aerobic fitness goes a long way, no matter what the discipline 👍💪

[Spikey_Mikey]

Ot too shabby at running either 👌 Loved how nervous you were before 🤣 just reminded me of when I did my first triathlon and I was shouting at my What do I need! what do I do! 🤪

[EOG]

Soon signing up to my first duathlon London duathlon in Richmond park doing the half which is similar distances to what you have done, interesting to find out what it’s like 🤟🏾

[rjcowan]

Nice one throwing your hat in the ring! I loved your recollection of the happy riders setting out on the bike leg as you came in.

I'll be doing my first duathlon in April. One of my teammates says I need rubber bands for my shoes if I run my bike out to the transition mark 👀 How did you decide to tackle your transition from run to bike?

[timbliss]

Yep. Have to put all the stickers/numbers on...at least here in the US.

[Runna]

Well done Ed hopefully towards the end of your career when cycling isn’t the priority you could try a triathlon

[lindabillett]

Really interesting & fun to follow your journey into the unknown - shame no video footage is allowed - I mean it would help popularise the sport🤷‍♀️Well done for a decent result - maybe they should introduce compulsory smiling & waving between competitors in RRs 🖐😄

[tednruth]

Fastest road bike? I assume the quicker rides were on TT bikes?

[freddieevans]

hehe well i was right no sub 20 min with training like that lol