To get the most out of your bike you need to make sure that the various components are not clogged up with mess picked up from the roads (which is a particular problem at this time of year). This video takes a look at how to give your bike the kind of clean worthy of a pro.

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Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges which you can buy on Amazon. Paul has also written Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which is also available on Amazon.

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