Nike cycling shoes backed by Lance

Why buy a pair of Nike cycling shoes? You don’t want to wear a pair of regular running shoes during the cycle event because the same way that running shoes will absorb shock when you run, they’ll absorb too much of your energy when you cycle. You need cycling shoes which have stiffer flatter bottoms so that as much energy from your pedal stroke gets transferred to the bicycle.


 

Triathlon athletes need to understand shoes for bicycles

Cycling shoes have had many evolutions over the last 25 years. The big thing now with cycling shoes are a clipless pedal system that uses ski technology to ratchet the shoes into place. You release your shoes with a twisting action. If you’re competing in an Ironman, you need to go ahead and get the best shoe for your cycle split. That’s because for longer races, you will find that everything will average out in the wash.

Make sure you consider getting a shoe designed specifically for triathlons if you’re going to be in a shorter length race. That’s because a triathlon shoe may have fewer straps for you to use to get them on when you’re running from your swim to cycle event.

Another way to go is with a shoe/pedal combination where you’re supposed to wear the same pair of shoes in both the cycle and run splits. These are best to be considered for shorter Olympic (sprint) or International length triathlons. These types of shoes go back to a pedal with a “cage” in it to keep the running shoe on. The pedal has a hard bottom that spreads out and is meant to take up any energy normally dissipated by your running shoes.

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