Archive for the 'technique' Category

Ironman bicycle aerodynamics: praying mantis

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Levi Leipheimer using the praying mantis position at the Amgen Tour of California
It appears that Floyd Landis has left more than just a fleeting impression on the sport and I am not talking about doping.
Being an ex-cyclist, I pay close attention to the international cycling scene, particularly the advances in technology and aerodynamics.

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Maik Diercks introduction

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

First of all: hello to everybody!
Just a little information about myself: My name is Maik Diercks, I’m 30 years old and I was an elite national swimmer. I studied sports marketing and PR in Germany (Berlin University) incl. coaching in general, fitness, swimming, nutrition and little parts of sports medicine.

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