# Episode 86- From Occasional Bike Rider to Confident Road Cyclist Part 1

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Podcast: [Age Group Triathlon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/age-group-triathlon-podcast-7094720)
Published: 2026-07-21T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/podcasts/age-group-triathlon-podcast/episodes/2149233142
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Duration seconds: 4176

## Resource

This is part one of a three part series where I take someone through the journey from an occasional bike rider to being a confident road cyclist.  When getting back on the bike and dusting off your old faithful which has been rusting away in the shed for a decade or more, it can be hard to understand how other cyclists are so much faster than you as they blast past at literally twice the speed. This is even worse on race day where you're woking hard but getting repeatedly blitzed. In this week's episode I look at why you (probably) need a road bike and different frame materials as well as essential cycling accessories you need to get started and riding successfully. Download my app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/phazon-triathlon/id6692608891 Download my app on the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2148467458.app&pcampaignid=web_share Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my coached training plans here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/coached-training-plans View my training plans here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/training-plans Email me directly at Simon@phazontriathlon.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phazontriathlon/?hl=en Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phazontriathlon/ Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phazontriathlon558 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-olney-48a163165/

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