EASY WINS

3. KEEP IT CLEAN

Cleaning and lubricating your drivetrain reduces friction, ensuring more of the watts you produce project your bike forward. No one enjoys cleaning their bike, but faster riding is a good reason to get stuck in.

4. ZIP IT UP

If you’ve unzipped your jacket on a hard climb, zip it back up before you ride on. Bike clothing is close fitting for a good reason: aerodynamics. You’re slowing yourself down if it’s flapping in the wind.