Best cycling gloves for grip and protection in 2025
We’ve rounded up 11 of the best cycling gloves available online, all designed to keep your hands warm, dry and protected whatever the winter weather and conditions throw at you.
The best triathlon bikes for smashing your PB in 2025
Every year, the 220 team tests and reviews some of the finest triathlon bikes on the market. Here are the triathlon bikes we considered among the best of the bunch
Free 8-week strength building training plan for triathletes
It’s simple really – add strength training to your sessions to get faster! Here’s the plan that will keep you race strong.
What’s a good swimming pace?
Want to know how your swimming pace compares in triathlon racing? Coach Andrew Sheaff shares swim benchmarks and how you can get faster…
Latest news
How to watch the World Triathlon Championship Series Alghero
The 2025 World Triathlon Championship Series continues on 31 May in Alghero, Sardinia. Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action…
Lisa Tertsch: Background, career highlights, quotes
A strong runner, Harvard educated, and a WTCS winner… let’s meet the supremely talented German triathlete, Lisa Tertsch
Kristian Blummenfelt: Background, career highlights, quotes
Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt is the only triathlete to have held the Olympic, World Triathlon and Ironman world titles… at the same time. Here’s everything you need to know about the golden man of triathlon
Sam Long: Background, career highlights, quotes
Sam Long didn’t take a conventional route into triathlon, but he’s been making waves ever since. Here’s his story so far
Lucy Charles-Barclay: Background, career highlights, quotes
Lucy Charles-Barclay is one of triathlon’s greatest all-round athletes. Here’s everything you need to know about the British sporting star…
Vasco Vilaça: Background, career highlights, quotes
Vasco Vilaça is one of Portugal’s hottest young prospects on the World Triathlon stage. Here’s everything you need to know about the pacy Portuguese…
Matt Hauser: Background, career highlights, quotes
Australia’s Matthew Hauser’s already a two-time Olympian and a Commonwealth bronze medallist. Here’s the young pro’s story to date…
Beth Potter: Background, career highlights, quotes
Beth Potter has only been racing triathlon for a few years, but she’s already a world champion and a double Olympic bronze medallist. Here’s what you need to know about the Scottish runner-turned-triathlete
Training plans
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race efforts, open-water swims and tapering, this 6-month Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in top condition.
Free half-Ironman training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus three free training plans…
Free triathlon training plans for beginners
Choose from a selection of beginner-friendly triathlon training plans to prep for racing and build fitness in the off-season.
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
Reviews
Huub Brownlee Agilis wetsuit review
This top-end suit with design input from the Brownlees is still going strong in 2023, but does it perform as well as ever? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
On Cloudsurfer review
On returns with a major design update to its trademark road running shoe. But is the On Cloudsurfer worth buying? We find out…
Craft Nordlite Speed review
Craft returns with a carbon plated road running shoe, but should you buy it? We find out…
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do the custom-designed TheMagic5 swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Kiprun KS900 2 review
Best tri-suits in 2025: 23 triathlon suits reviewed for men and women
Need a new triathlon suit? Here’s a comprehensive guide to 23 of the best tri-suits on the market for men and women – sleeved, sleeveless and Ironman – all independently reviewed by our experts.
Huub Anemoi 2 22Plus tri-suit review
This speed-focussed tri-suit from Huub is targeted at triathletes that hit bike speeds over 22mph. But does it also do the basics well?
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 review
Asics returns with the Gel-Nimbus 26, a cushioned shoe suited to everyday training. But is it worth buying? We find out…
Castelli PR 2 Speed Suit review
The Castelli PR 2 Speed Suit is one of the best tri-suits on the market, says Matt Baird. Find out why in his review
Latest gear
Best top tube bags for triathletes in 2025
For rapid access to nutrition and tools in races, top tube bags are incredibly handy. We test six options to find out which is best.
Best aero helmets for triathlon speed in 2025
Aero helmets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Here, we test 14 of the best for triathlon
Best swimming watches to boost your performance in 2025
Our expert testers take a look at the best swimming watches on the market right now.
The best budget running shoes for road and trail in 2025
Here are the best budget running shoes on the market – all for less than $125/£100.
Best running socks for comfort and performance in 2025
A good pair of running socks are key for maintaining foot comfort when running. Here are 15 of the best tried and tested running socks…
The best budget triathlon kit of 2025
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
Best swim jammers for men in 2025
A decent pair of jammers are absolutely essential for pool swimming. Here, Jack Sexty tests 9 of the best swim jammers available today.
Best triathlon saddles in 2025: 14 expert-tested options
Riding on your tri-bars often requires a different type of bike saddle, and there are plenty out there that are purpose built for tri. Jack Sexty rates some of the best triathlon saddles…
I visited Zone3 to check out the new, redesigned Aspire wetsuit – and here’s all you need to know
British triathlon brand Zone3 is heading toward 20 years since its founding and, with the new Aspire wetsuit, continues to innovate and evolve. Here’s all you need to know about the new suit, plus first impressions after swimming in it…
The best running shoes of 2025: 12 expert-tested favourites
Looking for some new running shoes to help you achieve your goals in 2025? Here are our 12 favourite all-rounder running shoes tested by experts.
Training advice
Free 12-month Ironman training plan
Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won’t go far wrong with Dermott Hayes’ 12-month Ironman training plan…
10 essential pool swim drills for triathletes
If you want to get faster in the water, you’ll need to work on your speed. That’s where these key pool swim drills come in.
Don’t let swimmer’s ear disrupt your training
The more you can avoid common and uncomfortable ailments, the better your triathlon season will go. Here’s how to dodge swimmer’s ear…
Should you go swimming with a cold?
Feeling under the weather and wondering whether or not you should go swimming with a cold? Here’s Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi with the answer…
Best triathlons in the world: 31 races to do before you die
So want to race an epic. You’ve dabbled in the local race circuit and you’re ready for the ultimate challenge. Well, look no further than our list of the world’s best triathlons…
