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PROJECT PARIS
From 1-2 September 2024, the third Paralympic paratriathlons events will hit the cobbled streets of Paris. And, as ever, Team GB is poised to pick up more podiums. Here's everything you need to know about the 11-strong squad, their rivals and how to catch every single second of the action...
"THE GREAT THING ABOUT TRIATHLON IS THE CHANCE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH"
Isaac Kenyon explains why he dug deep and completed a full Ironman triathlon wearing a 15kg weighted vest...
TIME TO SCRAP THE CAP
The current individual/relay athlete quota system is open to abuse from federations, says Tim...
EVOLUTION OF SPEED
British innovators Nopinz transformed endurance sport a decade ago with the SpeedPocket. Ten years on, Nopinz is at it again with its second-ever tri-suit, the Pro-1 Evo...
REACHING THE APEX
For over 30 years, Orca have been at the forefront of tri wetsuit design. But just what is the difference between their new Apex and Athlex ranges? And what makes their suits different to their competitors? As we find out, it's all down to the Orca Lab...
TOP-END TRI-SUITS
Want to elevate your racing this season? Then a high performance tri-suit might be just the thing. But what does the extra cash get you exactly? We test 11 of the best to find out...
AERO ROAD HELMETS
The popularity of aero road helmets has exploded in triathlon, sending the long-tailed TT helmet towards the margins as savvy triathletes have realised that aerodynamics, comfort and ventilation could come in one package.
CLIP-ON AEROBARS
Adding aerobars to your road bike can deliver big time savings. Here, Jack Sexty tests four sets to see if they're worth the cash...
PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW
Brunty's distraught at the news that his favourite post-race reward is under threat of extinction...
FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOODFELLOW...
Ben Goodfellow heads to Lanzarote to do battle with one of the most brutal Ironmans in the world. Can the 28-year-old Brit defy the winds and mountains to conquer his sixth full-distance...?
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR GUT
YOUR BODY'S AT ITS PHYSICAL PEAK AND READY TO DO BATTLE, BUT IS YOUR GUT IN THE SAME SHAPE? HERE WE SHOW YOU HOW TO AVOID AN UNPLANNED VISIT TO THE RACE-DAY LOOS...
20 WAYS TO MAKE RACING LESS PAINFUL
Racing a triathlon pain-free is a pipe dream, surely? Well, yes and no. While we can't make it 'easy', we can certainly help you reach the finish line with a smile. Here's how...
AERO GAINS FOR EVERY BUDGET
Inflation's down, meaning you can spend, spend, spend on multisport gear. Okay let's not get carried away but, as you'll discover, whatever your spending power, there's significant time to be saved with a selection of judicious buys...
THE SPEED SECRETS OF HONEST JOE
Brit pro Ironman athlete Joe Skipper is known for two things raw speed and raw honesty. Here we find out how he achieves the first by sticking to the second, in all aspects of his life...
THE MULTISPORT MAVERICK
Bike powerhouse Andrew Starykowicz has done things his own way for the length of his 15-year pro career. Now, on the eve of his retirement, he looks back on the lessons learned along the way
HOW CONTRAST CAN LEAD TO PERFORMANCE GAINS
While volume and consistency are the cornerstones of endurance fitness, contrast and variability can play a key part of your training. Here, Ben explains how
SWIM STRAIGHT MASTERCLASS
WITH THE LAUNCH OF AN INNOVATIVE NEW 'SWIMSTRAIGHT' FUNCTION ON FORM'S SMART SWIM 2 GOGGLES, WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO WHY BEING ABLE TO SWIM IN A STRAIGHT LINE IS SO IMPORTANT TO OPEN-WATER SWIMMERS..
GROUP TEST OPEN-WATER GOGGLES
Finding the right pair of goggles can make or break your open-water swim. Luckily, we have a whopping 14 pairs on test this issue! It can be tempting to skimp on your open-water goggles and just use the same ones you've had in your kit bag all winter for pool swimming.
BUYER'S GUIDE BUDGET TRI-SUITS
You don’t have to break the bank to break your PB. Here are seven suits that claim three-discipline comfort and speed. Do they live up to their promises?
MID-RANGE WETSUITS
We included entry-level wetsuits in last month’s mag, but what do you get if'you move up a tier..? We tried 10 suits in the mid-range to find out.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRIATHLON TRANSITIONS
You've started open-water swimming, spent hours on the bike and acclimatised to running on jelly legs. But what about transitions? The devil's in the detail here and those details could save you minutes on race day. So, here’s how to nail them...
THE TRAILBLAZER YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF
It’s 100 years since Alfonsina Strada became the first and only woman to complete the men’s Giro d'Italia. Thanks to new women’s triathlon and cycling apparel brand Alfonsina, we reflect on the exploits of this incredible pioneer...
30 WAYS TO SMASH YOUR FIRST IRON
Nervously edging closer to your first full-distance triathlon? These tips will help send you to the finish line safe and sound...
"WE HAVE A UNIQUE SIBLING BOND THAT MAKES RACING SPECIAL"
Tia Watson is just 17 but she’s a recordbreaker already with a little help from her incredible brother, Rio...
TRIATHLON CONTINUES TO FAIL TO PRIORITISE ANTI-DOPING
A year on from a high-profile drugs bust, the biggest money series in the sport is still not testing its athletes out of competition
BAPTISM OF FIRE
Eager to get a taste for multisport, Ben Clement takes on the duathlon at Xterra Matterley in Hampshire and discovers it's far from a walk in a park...
SWIMMING'S GREATEST INNOVATION
FORM’S NEWSMART, SWIM 2 GOGGLES PROJECT YOUR ACCURATE!} HEART RATE ONTO THE. GSGELE. LENS FOR ON-THE-FLY FEEDBACK, IT’SSET TO TRANSFORM THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL EEVELS OF TRIATHLETE. WE SHOW YOU HOW..;
ON TEST TRIATHLON BAGS
In need of a pack to keep all of your kit organised on race day? We put seven options to the test
TRIATHLON WETSUITS UNDER £400
On a budget? Then there are some great wetsuits out there, starting at a little over £100. Here's our pick...
LONG DISTANCE RACES FOR LESS
Struggling to stomach the cost of a full or middle-distance tri? These picks will test you physically and mentally, without being as painful on your pocket...