Ahmad Al Fahim’s Gradual Dubai T100 Return
Powerboat racer Ahmad Al Fahim is returning to the Dubai T100 after rebuilding from a fractured hip and broken shoulder. His gradual comeback is a useful reminder for beginners that manageable, consistent sessions can…
Ahmad Al Fahim returns to Dubai
Powerboat racer Ahmad Al Fahim is preparing for his third consecutive Dubai T100, a 100km event with a 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run.
A fractured hip and a broken shoulder interrupted his training. He came back gradually, and now fits sessions around work and racing commitments.
Beginners can take heart from his approach: choose an activity you enjoy, start at a manageable level and value consistency over long workouts.
Schedule one manageable swim, bike ride or run this week.
Read Fahim's comebackScroll your way to race day in Pucón.
A first half-distance triathlon beside a freshwater lake in Chile's Araucanía Region, and a plan that takes it one step at a time.
Sunday, January 10, 2027 beside Lake Villarrica in Pucón, Chile. Checking the date, place and distance early tells you whether this race belongs on your calendar.
Read the full race briefPack something that makes you smile at the start.
A playful Spanish-language swimmer design for your race-weekend bag. Fun to carry, easy to tell apart from the essentials you planned.
Five things worth two minutes.
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Highlights
XEFI sponsors Bernaudeau's team
XEFI will sponsor Bernaudeau's team for three seasons, and its youth-development focus stays. A reminder for beginners: progress comes in stages.
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Race intel
Dubai T100 welcomes Saxo Bank
Elite pros race alongside more than 3,000 amateurs in Dubai this November. Beginners can join at shorter distances or try one sport.
Compare Dubai race distances →
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Gear
Choosing your bike computer
A reliable bike computer makes pacing and navigation easier, but you don't need every feature. Choose a readable screen and battery life for your longest ride.
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Race intel
Tauranga's World Cup course
The November 22 World Cup in Tauranga is a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, with beginners and elites racing the same course.
See the course →
“I want more top-end speed on my 50/34 chainrings, but I dislike high cadence in the aerobars. Is switching to 52/36 worth it, or are there alternatives?”Asked by u/gabidonadel
Our answer
A 52-tooth ring gives about 4% more distance per pedal stroke than a 50, but speed still depends on the power you can produce. First check whether you're actually spinning out. Larger rings also need crank, front-derailleur and chain compatibility checks.
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