How was 2019 for you?
The Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) is conducting its latest survey about UK athlete’s endurance sport participation in 2019. If you can spare some time on this, it would be really appreciated. Advertisement You don’t need to have completed a triathlon to participate; and, all those who complete the survey will be entered into a series…
DATEV Challenge Roth to host European Triathlon Championships 2021
This announcement means that it will also be the first time in history, German and European title fights will take place during the same race in Roth, as a few weeks ago, Roth was also awarded the 2021 German Championships by the German Triathlon Union (DTU). Advertisement This means German and European professionals and age…
The best indoor training kit
01 DOMYOS T520B TREADMILL Advertisement £399 Many portable treadmills are only useful for walking on, but this fold-up, more affordable unit from Domyos allows runners to reach 13km/h for low-intensity workouts. There’s a 10% incline and 10 pre-set programmes. Buy from www.decathlon.co.uk 02 TIGER TAIL TIGER BALL £28 The Tiger Ball is designed to eliminate…
Bioracer Speedwear tri-suit review
Belgian brand Bioracer are new to these pages but are celebrated for their aero expertise in the world of cycling, having long scored success on the track and in the peloton. That cycling influence looms large over the Speedwear Concept tri-suit on test here and it feels like a hybrid between a time-trial and triathlon…
New Extreme Triathlon Series launched
For athletes for whom a conventional Ironman just isn’t enough, a group of the world’s toughest long-distance events have joined forces to create the new Extreme Triathlon Series. Advertisement Launched today (1st June 2020), the Extreme Triathlon Series (XTS) consists of five truly tough events in Europe and South Africa, including the Austria Extreme, the…
Are Ironman’s virtual 70.3 Worlds qualifiers a good idea?
In an effort to increase the cachet and add an indirect revenue stream to its fledgling virtual racing offering, Ironman has dangled the carrot of qualifying for the yet-to-be-rescheduled Ironman 70.3 World Championship in New Zealand. Advertisement It’s the latest initiative from the race organiser that has witnessed tens of thousands of triathletes sign up…
Win a nutritional care package worth £50
Enervit‘s nutritional package is worth over £50 and contains a wide selection of nutritional goodies, and includes energy bars, organic bars, protein bars, omega 3, as well as a hand gel. Advertisement Enervit is an Italian Nutrition Brand based in Milan, celebrating over 40 years in positive nutrition with products across sport, wellness and snacking.…
Snowman Triathlon cancelled
Always Aim High Events have confirmed that the Snowman Triathlon has been cancelled for 2020 and moved to next year. The Snowdonia-set event had been set for the first weekend of August and follows AAH’s Harlech and Cardiff Triathlons in being moved to 2021. Advertisement September’s Sandman in Anglesey and Snowdonia’s Slateman races are still…
Ironman Wales cancelled
In sad if unsurprising news, the Ironman Europe team have just announced that early September 2020’s edition of Ironman Wales has been cancelled. Advertisement The race, long sold out in 2020 and one of the most popular events on the worldwide Ironman calendar, will next be held in Tenby on 11-12 September 2021. Ironkids Wales…
Virtual triathlon races: 5 of the best
The triathlon racing calendar may be on hold, but that doesn’t have to mean that competition has to stop. Since April, triathletes have been racing virtual events from back gardens, conservatories and garages around the globe. Advertisement While it’ll never match the real thing for enjoyment and satisfaction, virtual racing has plenty of benefits for…