What does a triathlete do at the end of the bike segment to prepare for running?

Cycle with a higher cadence.

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  1. Cycle with a higher cadence ✔
  2. Stop and stretch for ten minutes
  3. Switch to a heavier gear

Why: Triathletes often cycle with a higher cadence to keep muscles loose for running.

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Answer: Cycle with a higher cadence. Triathletes often cycle with a higher cadence to keep muscles loose for running.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    triathletes also often cycle with a higher cadence (revolutions per minute), which serves in part to keep the muscles loose and flexible for running
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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